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FRESH, LOCAL, HEALTHY AND
COMFORTING – THE NEW STAFF CANTEEN
To promote information sharing at all levels,
there are also zones that can be used flexibly,
e.g. for quick project coordination or creative
brainstorming. Comfortable seat groups
encourage exchanges between colleagues. The
new staff canteen lies at the heart of this area
in line with the “Marketplace” concept by the
renowned Ippolito Fleitz Group from Stuttgart.
Managing Director Gunter Fleitz reveals
what lies behind the interior design: “We have
created an attractive, open environment where
customers and employees alike can enjoy a
varied culinary offering in a relaxed atmosphere.
This promotes inspiring meetings and creative
dialogue. The canteen provides the opportunity
for informal exchanges in a familiar atmosphere
all day long. There are various lounge and
communication zones beneath ceiling cubes on
the first floor in the gallery.”
Every day, Head Chef Christophe Heintz
supervises the preparation of fresh dishes made
with high-quality, regional ingredients. The
menu features healthy breakfasts and two lunch
menus with an extensive selection of salads as
well as delicious, light desserts. “The offering is
very well received by colleagues. We are very
pleased about this and it gives us motivation
us every day. It also confirms both our culinary
philosophy and our efforts,” explains Heintz, who
paid particular attention to light dishes when
creating the menu, especially those reminiscent
of his French homeland, “so that colleagues can
return to work energised after lunch and don’t
fall into an afternoon slump.”
with the modern communication centre and the
established administration buildings. It involved
more than simply improving the appearance of
the presentation space for Brunner outdoor
RELAXING IN THE NEWLY LANDSCAPED
OUTDOOR AREA
furniture, as Schneider explains: “A modern
company must be regarded as a whole. It is not
just a production facility. Various relaxing spaces
The modernisation measures in the Brunner
master plan by architecture office HENN include
the now completed redesign of the outside areas.
These measures link the Innovation Factory
for regeneration and creativity are also needed.
The staff canteen – a communicative, sociable
meeting space with a terrace – leads into the
Brunner campus courtyard. We have designed
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this space to serve as a calm recreational area
with numerous seating options throughout
the vast green spaces and pond area.” Many
employees regularly enjoy using this space for a
relaxing break. “The result is a blissful haven that
blends seamlessly into the overall look of the
campus. We are absolutely delighted with our
new features and are optimally prepared for the
future,” concludes Dr Marc Brunner, in view of a
company among the leading contract furniture
manufacturers in Europe.