L2 Design Studio

The redesigned PARAMA Credit Union uses material continuity, colour, light, and formal interventions to reinvigorate the services this neighbourhood branch has to offer.

Established in 1952 by Lithuanians who immigrated to Canada after the Second World War, PARAMA was founded with the goal of helping community members establish new lives and is now the largest Lithuanian Credit Union in the world.

Located on a commercial street in a residential neighborhood in Toronto, this main branch is housed on the ground floor of a three-storey, multi-use building.

The client wished to expand the functional program with an additional private meeting space while maintaining four teller stations, three offices, and an open waiting area for guests. The intervention required the reconfiguration of the existing space in the front-of-house as well as rearranging the back-of-house to include a staff kitchen and storage area.

The design aesthetic draws inspiration from Lithuanian culture and Nordic design principles such as the use of light woods, clean lines, and warm minimalism. A wood plane is used as a unifying element that anchors the space as it extends from behind the tellers, along the ceiling, to the new meeting room. Functionally, it absorbs the large structural column in the middle of the space, visually, it articulates the bank’s circulation and provides material continuity. Wood slats create visual interest by providing depth and texture along this surface.

PARAMA’s visual identity were incorporated into the design including the use of colour. Green, to represent wealth and abundance; yellow, to represent happiness and sunshine. Together, they brighten and harmonize the space while also accentuating the richness of the wood.

The redesign offers a welcoming, light-filled environment that strengthens the relationship between PARAMA Credit Union and the community it serves.

This modern chiropractic clinic renovation strikes a perfect balance between professionalism and approachability. A calming palette of warm white and taupe anchored by a sophisticated blue-grey and walnut wood tones sets a serene foundation. Playful, colourful coat hooks and clever shoe storage add a touch of personality and charm to the entry zone. The waiting area features light woodgrain flooring, streamlined ergonomic seating, and soft lighting, creating a bright, welcoming environment for patients of all ages. Space is optimized in the adjustment areas with custom-designed computer stations, beveled exposed plywood edges with a white laminate finish, creating a clean, floating aesthetic and freeing up floor space.

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Additionally, it was important that the branch wasn’t closed for very long. Having coordinated the right team, we succeeded in completed the renovations and had the branch open again within 2 weeks. Thanks to the ingenuity of Tony Pagliuca and his team at TP Contracting for the framing, excellent plaster work by

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In the bedroom, a bold, oversized leather headboard anchors the room, softened by crisp white linens and a minimalist nightstand. Every detail in Charlie’s Condo speaks to a love of clean lines, rich textures, and urban sophistication.

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