project 

Launch Coworking

location

Treaty 1, Winnipeg, MB

size 

Various

year 

2016-present

status

built + additional feasability studies

the people

Launch provides coworking space for people to grow ideas, brainstorm, and collaborate through community and collective wisdom. Their mission is to help individuals and teams connect with each other and support the development of their businesses.

f-BLOK, together with SMS Engineering, collaborated on Launch Coworking’s 1460 Chevrier Location and Exchange District locations in Winnipeg. Working with CGM Engineering and Alston Properties, f-BLOK completed the Launch Downtown location. 

the process

the result

f-BLOK has completed several feasibility test-fits and pre-lease studies for Launch Coworking, resulting in the development of three locations: Launch-Southside at 1460 Chevrier, Launch-Exchange at 167 Lombard, and Launch-Downtown at 185 Carlton in Winnipeg.

The retrofit completed at the Launch Exchange location had numerous considerations to be worked through during the design process, as the location is in a 10-storey, grade II heritage building constructed in 1906. Not only does the completed interior space serve as a hot spot for business, collaboration, and networking events, it also has been showcased by film makers who feature the modern office program and open collaboration space as their set.

The Launch Downtown location provides a flexible coworking environment within Winnipeg’s core, connected directly to the city’s indoor walkway system and surrounded by restaurants, hotels, and entertainment amenities. The completed space supports a wide range of users with day passes, private offices, and meeting rooms, complemented by modern features such as high-speed WiFi, whiteboard walls, and shared kitchen and lounge areas. Designed for collaboration, productivity, and growth, the adaptable environment brings together individuals and small teams in a bright, professional setting.

 

Photography by David Lipnowski and Pierce Barlow.

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As part of our continued relationship with Launch, f-BLOK has completed several feasibility studies and interior pre-lease layout test-fits.

Maple Leaf Construction

Neeginan Centre

3 storey apartment building with picket fence .

WHRC Affordable Housing

Entrance of hotel and parking lot.

Long Plain First Nation

Cohabit

Hillsboro House Refresh

f-BLOK Achitecture - Collabs - APC Greenhouse (1)

APC Greenhouse

f-BLOK Collaboration - Our work with the City of Brandon - How can a library, an art gallery, and a museum come together under one roof in a way that creates a downtown cultural destination and furthers revitalization?

Major Drilling Head Office

f-BLOK Collaboration - Our work with the NDL and Deer Lake First Nation - How can a remote community provide adequate housing to a range of individuals with differing needs?

Deer Lake First Nation Housing Development

f-BLOK Collaboration - Our work with De Luca's - How can a local business consolidate its operations for better efficiency?

De Lucas South Landing

f-BLOK Collaboration - Our work with the Commissionaires MB - How can a client-facing business unify its work teams and advance its commitment to Manitobans in response to COVID-19?

Commissionaires MB Offices

Street view of rendered new entrance to the Brandon Cultural Hub.

Brandon Cultural Hub

Teepee is set up in front of the Attawapiskat Youth Centre's patio. There are benches around the teepee and on the patio in the background. Community youth are walking around.

Attawapiskat Youth Centre

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