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OCTOBER 2016 | 9 IN8 Design Inc. And this way of working has paid off, resulting in them landing some major design projects in Toronto. One example that perfectly exemplifies IN8 Design is the Entro project. IN8 was tasked by the brand communications/environmental graphics leader (and a returning client) to transform a lakeside condo complex's drab retail mall into an invigorating workspace that would encourage teamwork and nurture the newly combined creative energies. "This renovation of a non-traditional office space was possibly the most compli- cated and stressful project so far," says Arcand. "Don and I visited and analyzed a number of buildings that Entro Communications were looking at. They eventually bought a space that we hadn't necessarily recommended." The space was in a mini plaza between two condo towers and below a parking garage that featured a public corridor with a right of way issue. Despite the proj- ect raising some red flags, IN8 Design was up for the challenge. "It was a depress- ing space, so we poked our heads through the ceilings and realized just how grand volume wise the space could be. This formed our planning and everything else just fell into place," says Arcand. IN8 Design created an open, democratic and inspiring work setting that reflects and enhances Entro's creativity, and, as a cherry on the design cake, the project ended up winning an ARIDO Award of Excellence in 2013. Environics The Advocates Society Claybar Group Entro PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAI GIL FOTOGRAPHY/COURTESY IN8 DESIGN INC.