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The generic layout applied all over the solar panels which also bridges above the
workstations areas maximizes the efficiency landscaped pedestrian alley in between. The alley
of the floor plate. A consistent and generic is another place for outdoor encounters in good
workplace design enables staff to adjust and weather.
move to different spaces within offices quickly The Corporate Block includes several iconic
while furniture stays in place reducing the time of features. The façade typologies highlight the
shift and churn. treated green-zinc and glazed façade which runs
Office design and fit-out need to focus in different formats throughout the Corporate
less on demonstrating the organizational Block. The high-tech media system displays the
hierarchy and more on supporting and Center’s achievements in the open to public
encouraging productive work. Entrance Hall. The skylit landscaped Atrium,
which stands between the offices and the
Middle Managers are sitting in the open plan communal functions wings, acts like an encounter
environment in the same configuration of their zone for visitors as well as for employees.
staff, sharing the self-service photocopy rooms,
pantries and service hubs. They make some 70% Both wings are connected to each other across
of the total organization’s head count. the Atrium void via several bridges running on
each of the three upper floors.
Only 30% of the identified employees requiring
a certain level of confidentiality, were provided The interior of the Corporate Block is custom-
enclosed offices to maintain the policy mandated built at every front prioritizing light, fresh air,
by the organization’s management “no visual comfort and inspiration. It introduces a variety of
obstructions are allowed between any staff and working setups for individuals, small and larger
subordinates”. groups as well.
100% of employees have daylit yet shaded The plug and play operation mode is almost at all
workstation/office with individual control for corners ranging from Head-Down focus booth,
desk and desk screen level, and over the indoor Head-to-Head, brainstorming and large formal
temperature and intensity of light for the group meeting rooms. The Meet and Dine concept has a
neighborhood. place there; the garden on top of the communal
wing is a full floor dining hall with plenty of
The project is composed of two buildings, the landscaping, day light and variety of seating
Corporate and the Parking-Services Block. They styles to enable several usage scenarios such as
are four-storey high covering around recruitment interviews, coffee chat, lunch break,
37,750 m of total built-up area. Both buildings informal meetings, rehearsals and large groups’
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have one common roof covered with photovoltaic presentations.
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