Universal Music Canada's gorgeous new space is frequented by stars like Shawn Mendes, Geddy Lee and Dave Grohl
Earlier this year, Universal Music Canada moved into its swanky new office in Liberty Village. The workplace features 45,000 square feet of office space, including three state-of-the-art recording studios, a multi-purpose performance venue and a coffee shop where global superstars like J. Cole, Shawn Mendes and Dave Grohl are known to get their jolt of caffeine before heading into meetings or rehearsal. “We have daily littlemoments here,” says Jeffrey Remedios, CEO of UMC.
Over the next four years, with the help of local architects SuperKul, UMC made it happen, creating a clean, light-filled workspace at 80 Atlantic Avenue. Grey carpeting and timber walls abound, giving the space an organic feel. The office was ready in early 2020. Then Covid happened and the UMC team packed up their laptops and worked from home, leaving their new space basically untouched. Now, the staff is back for a three-day hybrid schedule.
On the second floor, there’s a private state-of-the-art recording space called 80A Studios. It has a separate entrance so artists can access it without distracting UMC employees elsewhere in the building. There is a mirrored-glass installation above the front desk by Canadian multimedia artist Trevor Wheatley and his partner, Cosmo Dean. It depicts coins being flipped, reflecting the unpredictability of the creative process.
UMC commissioned artist Catherine Walker to create the grey carpeted walls, which are found throughout the offices. They provide a bit of a sound buffer and make the space feel organic, soft and natural instead of boring and stuffy.
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