Archetech Issue 54 2021 | Page 16

3DELUXE
Photos : Sascha Jahnke
In light of this , the intention in 3deluxe ’ s building design was to combine innovation , sustainability , efficiency , and a meaningful arrangement , so as to create a distinctive composition .
A cube offered the most economical ratio between outside surface and volume , thus representing the most efficient building shape from a sustainability viewpoint . The FC Group ’ s two identical cubes are twisted in opposite directions and stand on a large floating podium under which an open underground parking lot is located . Because of the striking , organically-shaped , storyspanning windows , the two individual cubes merge , depending on perspective , to produce a sculptural overall effect with a varying , charming appearance .
The generous glazing means that these modern , open-plan office premises are well lit from all sides and offer pleasant views from all their workstations . Along with the well-thought-through approach to the diagonals and radii in the façade , it is the building ’ s paredback details that make it so compelling and unique .
THE BUILDING ’ S INNER WORKINGS : SMART , DIGITAL , CONVENIENT work unobtrusively alternate with one another and the offices are fitted out with furniture that is appropriate to its urban context . The concept of a paperless office allows for light , transparent furnishings and views of what is happening outside that are largely unimpeded . Thanks to an app specially designed by the developers , staff can control pretty well everything in the building . They can select their lunches from the in-house food bar or allow themselves to be guided through the surrounding park areas in their breaks .
To avoid plastic , water is provided from the well on the grounds , while the carpet is made of recycled fishing nets and plastic bottles . Modern heated and chilled ceilings ensure a pleasant ambient temperature in the offices . Cooling and heating are provided from a geothermal source that uses 24 probes that run to a depth of 130 meters and electricity is generated by a PV system on the roof , meaning that the building requires zero outside energy .
NATURE AND THE PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES BETWEEN A COMMERCIAL PARK AND THE AUTOBAHN
The office stories have a generous , open feel to them , the concept used largely rejects the idea of internal walls . The structure of the building invites a cooperative , non-hierarchical approach to work . Communicative shared spaces and areas for focused
The FC Campus building is situated in a semi-natural environment , between an industrial park , the autobahn feeder road , and a small tree and meadow biotope with a little stream , an environment very much deserving of protection .
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