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The level seven staff area at the top of the stair
void opens to an outdoor terrace and garden, which
is used for staff and client functions.
While the upper office floors are dedicated as
workspaces, the ground level is used for external
training programmes that DNV GL runs for clients.
This area is supported by breakout spaces for
group coffee breaks and lunches. The adaptable
training rooms can be converted into one large
room to accommodate bigger groups. Graphics on
this floor express the company’s four key business
groups: Maritime, Oil & Gas, Energy and Business
Assurance. The bold images and a video wall are
visible from the outside, acting as a giant billboard.
“A primary vision for the client is to have a global
impact for a safe and sustainable future,” says
the designer. “To communicate this message, the
facility was designed to achieve BCA Greenmark
Platinum for office interiors. Design strategies that
were key to gaining this accreditation include efficiency in planning, use of environmentally friendly
materials, the installation of a green wall, and the
creation of a central waste management recycling
collection area.”
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