20 Oct 2023

ARIDO Award: Nutrien River Landing

Nutrien’s new space is an office that pays homage to their Saskatchewan roots while celebrating their global agricultural success. Human connection, sustainability, and user experience inform the function and form of their offices on the top nine floors of Saskatoon’s newest office tower.

Interior Designers: Janine Grossmann, ARIDO; Danielle Leon, ARIDO
Design Firm: Perkins&Will
Design Team: Lindsey Furik, Intern, ARIDO

Photographer: Ben Rahn, A-Frame Studio

The waiting area by the reception desk is grounded by a carpet resembling water and a biophilic detail on the wall to the right, while on the left the floor to ceiling windows provide views of the city

The design integrates references to Treaty No. 6 as a way to honour Indigenous, First Nations and Métis people’s history, culture, and connection to the land where the city of Saskatoon is located. This work was informed by an internal stakeholder group of Indigenous employees. Throughout the space, artwork by Indigenous and Canadian artists capture both the historic and contemporary values of the organization, and the vast Prairie surroundings.

Waiting lounge with a huge biophilic wall and furniture in earthy tones

Relaxed seating area with the work station area visible in the back. The entire space is surrounded by floor to ceiling windows