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FIRM ARCHITECTS
The custom-made workplaces are height
adjustable and all situated on the same floor
to stimulate interaction
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT IT
Keywords for the design are sustainability, flexibility and
innovation. These form the basis for everything from floor to
ceiling. For example, the sustainably produced carpet looks like
a fabric version of a concrete floor, referring to the old concrete
factory that stood on site. The informal areas have recycled oak
herringbone flooring uniquely developed for Amvest. It has a
magnetic layer, ruling out the glue and therefore enabling reuse
in the future. The specially developed ceiling panels serve as
cooling and heating and provide acoustic enhancement. A healthy
environment is also stimulated through the use of many plants,
and a roof garden with WiFi access and different areas to boost
working outdoors.
The plan is open, light and encourages interaction. The custom-
made workplaces are height adjustable and all situated on the
same floor to stimulate interaction. Set up along the double-
height windows to allow an optimum of natural daylight, ensuring
a minimum of additional lighting needed. In the less lit and
therefore more intimate middle areas, there are different uses
to accommodate the various activities of work. On the top floor,
special benches and tables are integrated into the ceiling and offer
instant seating capacity on the push of a button. This flexibility
is also found in the upholstered mobile wardrobes, serving as
acoustic screens. This high level of customisation is leading in the
design and is used as a decisive, stimulating and moving part of
the interior.
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