Align Your Office Space with Your Brand
When companies undertake a commercial interior renovation, it’s important to understand that the process involves much more than aesthetics. In fact, it closely parallels selecting a fine watch. Both require thoughtful consideration of identity, functionality, long-term investment, and values. Just as a watch communicates style, status, and taste, an office space conveys a company’s vision, culture, and overall brand presence. Your office space reflects your brand.
At Xenofan, we proudly serve businesses across Montréal, Laval, and the North Shore, creating commercial spaces that impress, perform, and deliver long-term value for both clients and employees. Our approach is unique, focusing on rigorous planning, transparent communication, and an exceptional experience. We ensure every project achieves your goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Three tiers in commercial interiors
Mainstream Office Spaces: Grand Seiko.
Everyday commercial office spaces typically fall into the mainstream quality category. These spaces are designed for practicality, emphasizing efficient layouts, open floor plans, and functional furniture. The primary goal is to create an environment where teams can operate productively and comfortably. Examples include co-working hubs, call centers, administrative offices, and standard retail spaces.
Prioritizing workflow efficiency and practicality allows businesses to maintain professionalism and support daily operations, even without high-end finishes. Think of Longines, Seiko, or Grand Seiko, which respected, reliable, and accessible watch brands for everyday use.
Accessible Luxury Office Interiors: Cartier.
Entry-level luxury office spaces introduce moderate complexity, higher-quality materials and refined finishes. These spaces elevate design without requiring extreme budgets. They often combine open collaboration areas with enclosed focus zones, balancing elegance with practical functionality. Examples include creative agencies, boutique law firms, tech start-ups, and marketing headquarters.
Investing in design elements such as refined finishes, ergonomic furniture, and professional aesthetics communicates credibility and style to both clients and employees. Much like Cartier and TAG Heuer watches, which balance style with approachable sophistication, these interiors convey professionalism and modernity, enhancing brand image without venturing into ultra-luxury territory.
High-End Luxury Commercial Spaces: Rolex, Patek Philippe
High-end luxury offices emphasize premium materials, meticulous attention to detail, and strategic space planning. Private offices, dedicated workstations, and thoughtfully designed collaboration areas combine to project corporate prestige. Typical examples include corporate headquarters, financial institutions, flagship law offices, and luxury hotel administrative spaces.
These spaces are strategic investments. They communicate prestige, success, and reliability to clients and employees alike. Just as Omega and Rolex combine technical mastery with iconic design, and Audemars Piguet or Patek Philippe exemplify unparalleled craftsmanship, these offices elevate a company’s image and reinforce its market position.
Prioritizing value
Price is what you pay, value is what you get, Warren Buffett
The Patek Philippe 1518 “Pink on Pink”, once owned by Egyptian Prince Mohammed Tewfik A. Toussoun, became the most coveted of its kind when it sold at Sotheby’s New York auction for US$9.57 million in December 2021. With only 14 “pink on pink” models ever made and accompanied by its original certificate, this nearly pristine watch captured the attention of collectors worldwide.
Just like this rare timepiece, a well-planned and executed commercial interior renovation can preserve and grow your brand’s long-term value, making your office a lasting statement of prestige and quality.
Budget expected
Prices and budgets are determined based on your preferences, the size and configuration of your space, and your location. Projects in downtown Montréal may differ from those in Laval, Longueuil, Boisbriand, or Mirabel. While each project is unique, it is helpful to provide a rough order-of-magnitude estimate.
From our experience, the expertise of our teams, and research from leading real estate sources, the following general ranges apply:
Mainstream office (everyday quality): approximately $100–200 per sq.ft.
Accessible luxury office (medium quality interiors): around $200–300 per sq.ft.
High-end luxury office: $300–500 per sq.ft.
Ultra-luxury interior: $500–800 per sq.ft.
These estimates include interior construction, finishes, and professional services required to plan and deliver the project. Depending on the project scope or tier level, additional works may be required, such as mechanical and electrical systems, furniture and equipment, security, IT, and audiovisual solutions.
Your Office as a Strategic Brand Tool
Every commercial space should be considered a strategic extension of your brand. Every commercial space should reflect a company’s identity, values, and strategic vision. Whether functional mainstream offices or luxury executive environments, aligning your interior renovation with your brand ensures a workspace that enhances productivity, impresses clients, and reinforces corporate image.
Investing in the right office design is not just about looks—it’s about creating a tangible representation of your company’s values, culture, and professionalism. Contact us to design and deliver a commercial interior that combines functionality, elegance, and brand alignment, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who enters your space.
At Xenofan, we bring our expertise in general contracting and construction management with a focus on planning better, communicating clearly, and delivering exceptional results. Whether you’re in Montréal, Laval, or the North Shore, we’ll help you design and build a commercial interior that matches your ambition.
Xenofan, because your experience matters.
Xenofan, your experience is our priority.
References
"The Five Most Expensive Patek Philippe Watches." Sotheby’s. Last modified August 2025. https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-five-most-expensive-patek-philippe-watches.
"U.S. and Canada Office Fit-Out Cost Guide 2025." JLL. Published May 2025. https://www.jll.com/en-ca/guides/us-canada-office-fit-out-cost-guide-2025.
Patek Philippe. Official website. Accessed September 20, 2025. https://www.patek.com/.
Rolex. Official website. Accessed September 20, 2025. https://www.rolex.com/.
Longines. Official website. Accessed September 20, 2025. https://www.longines.com/.
Seiko Watches. Official website. Accessed September 20, 2025. https://www.seikowatches.com/.
Cartier. Official website. Accessed September 20, 2025. https://www.cartier.com/.