Our studios provide a place to work and think differently.

Locations


  • Perched high above the city, our Calgary studio offers a space for blue-sky thinking, where leaders, teams, and communities can step above the everyday and explore transformational ideas.

    Designed to inspire new ways of working, the studio immerses participants in a modern environment equipped with the tools and infrastructure to move from insight to action: AI-enabled technologies, prototyping tools, and an abundance of collaborative surfaces to bring ideas to life. More than a physical space, our studio fosters a culture of openness and trust, enabling teams to think differently, work creatively, and build solutions that can truly change how organizations serve their customers, communities, and employees.


  • Our Edmonton studio sits at the ground level of the city’s systems, a space designed to reflect our role as a trusted partner to healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations working to drive meaningful change.

    Located in a newly renovated heritage building, the studio blends the old with the new: exposed brick, concrete, and glass create a space that reminds us innovation isn’t always about starting from scratch, it’s often about seeing existing systems through a new lens. This is a space where leaders and teams roll up their sleeves, co-create with customers and communities, and move from conversation to action. It’s a practical, grounded environment built for doing the work of innovation, together.


  • Our newest studio, located within a dynamic co-working space in Yaletown, serves as a central hub for connection, collaboration, and growth on the West Coast.

    Set within one of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, this studio provides an inspiring environment where we meet with clients, co-create with partners, and foster the relationships that are critical to driving innovation. It’s a flexible space designed to bring our team and our clients together - to think boldly, build trust, and move new ideas forward in service of healthier, stronger communities.

  • Our Chicago studio extends J5’s presence into the heart of the Midwest, a region known for its deep civic engagement and innovation in healthcare, government, and community services.

    Located within a co-working space that fosters creativity and connection, our Chicago studio provides a flexible gathering place for our US based clients and partners, where we can host design sessions, prototype new solutions, and cultivate the trusted relationships that drive transformational change.

Our studios bring people, practice, and place together.

At J5, we believe that how we work is just as important as what we create. Our studio culture is designed to foster openness, creativity, and trust - conditions that are essential when navigating complex change and transformation. Too often, change fails because it is managed from the top down. Our studios offer an alternative: a neutral, human-centred space where leaders, employees, customers, and communities can come together to think differently, build empathy, and co-create solutions.

Within our studio walls, we break from hierarchical dynamics and day-to-day operational constraints. We invite people to experiment, test ideas quickly, and embrace learning as a pathway to progress. This culture of prototyping and iteration helps organizations shift from risk-averse mindsets to more adaptive, innovative ways of working. Our studios are not just spaces for design; they are catalysts for building the confidence, relationships, and behaviours required to sustain meaningful transformation.