ECCO ELECTRIC LTD
New Office Build Out
Location: St. Catharines, ON
Size: 5,000 s.f.
Service Level: Standard + On Call
Architect: Brouwer Architecture
Contractor: Merit Contractors Niagara
Cabinetry: Enns Cabinetry
Flooring: Emporium Flooring
Photographer: Kelly Horkoff
Ecco Electric — a growing commercial and industrial electrical contracting company — had outgrown its existing office and was ready for a workplace that better reflected its team, culture, and future growth. The new space was designed to be efficient, welcoming, and supportive of employee wellbeing, with sustainability considered throughout. Existing casegoods from Ecco's previous office space were incorporated into the new office, while systems furniture, interior windows and doors salvaged from another office building were refurbished and given a second life. Natural light was maximized wherever possible, from the bright reception area with large windows to the staff room, where a large glass overhead door draws daylight deeper into the central work area and creates a flexible connection between work and social zones. A central collaborative island, staff room dart board and direct access to an outdoor patio encourage interaction, movement, and opportunities to recharge throughout the day. Plants and natural elements bring additional warmth and biophilic character to the space, while a palette of warm neutrals, bold blues, and rich wood tones reinforces Ecco Electric’s brand. The result is a bright, adaptable workplace that balances productivity with connection, comfort, sustainability, and everyday wellness.
