Spotlight Moments | Landlord as Workplace Leader
Guests: Ashlen Thomson and Walker McKinley, McKinley Studios; Jessica Ng and Chuck We, Hudson Pacific Properties
Hudson Pacific Properties Vancouver Office
In this episode we sit down with Ashlen Thomson and Walker McKinley of McKinley Studios alongside Jessica Ng and Chuck We of Hudson Pacific Properties to explore the vision behind Hudson Pacific’s Vancouver office. As a prominent West Coast real estate owner and developer, Hudson Pacific required a workplace that reflected its brand ethos, supported hybrid work patterns, and demonstrated leadership in a competitive office market. The design intention centered on blending a refined West Coast aesthetic with subtle industrial cues, using natural materials, local references, and intentional spatial planning to create authenticity rather than trend driven design. Through disciplined execution, layered detailing, and collaborative coordination, McKinley Studios translated strategy into space, resulting in a workplace that strengthens culture, enhances day to day operations, and positions Hudson Pacific as both landlord and occupier who understands the future of office.