RTL Hubs

RTL Hubs

workplace interior broadcasting

Evolution Design has completed the interior design for two vibrant informal meeting hubs at the RTL's broadcasting centre in Cologne-Deutz.

Evolution Design is currently working on a master plan for RTL’s headquarters, located within the renowned Rheinhallen in Cologne. RTL is the largest private television network in Germany and, following the global pandemic, is introducing a new workplace strategy and new work principles into its daily operations. As part of this initiative, several pilot projects have been completed within RTL’s 80,000-square-meter broadcasting and production centre, including two informal meeting hubs.

  • Location

    Picassoplatz 1,

    Cologne, Germany

  • Client

    RTL Germany

  • Net floor area

    1.500 m2

  • Project completed
    05.2024
1 RTL Hubs_Diners

LOUNGE WITH VARIOUS seating areas

Photos by Andreas Buchberger.

Vibrant Informal Setting

Both hubs are designed to deliver an inviting atmosphere that encourages social interactions, offer people a refreshing break from daily tasks, but primarily provide an informal space for meetings, creating an alternative to traditional desk-bound or formal meeting setting. Accented with RTL’s corporate colours to infuse freshness and energy into the space, the interiors also feature bespoke joinery installations. The open-plan design is divided into various zones that are also used for large-scale events, presentations, and video productions.

2 RTL Hubs_Amphitheatre

Presentation and event area

designed with an amphitheatre-style seating.

Play of Shapes and Colours

Round coffee counters, crafted from brushed stainless steel, serve as the focal points of the hubs. Equipped with coffee machines, tea-making facilities, and water taps, these islands provide space for chance encounters and offer refreshments. A blend of round and irregular shapes, such as a substantial oak zigzag-shaped table, bespoke light installations, and acoustic elements, contributes to a dynamic atmosphere and playful design, adding an element of surprise. Surrounding these vibrant hubs are various creative and workshop rooms, fostering further opportunities for collaboration and exchange.

3 RTL Hubs_Coffee counter

Coffee point

for quick coffee breaks, informal exchange as well as meetings.

Human-Centred Work Environment

The completion of these hubs marks a significant milestone in RTL's ongoing transformation. By fostering a social atmosphere and providing an alternative to traditional meeting settings, this human-centred approach energises the workplace and supports RTL's new workplace strategy and principles. It enhances collaboration, creativity, and productivity within the company's 80,000-square-meter broadcasting and production centre, aligning with RTL's goals for a dynamic and adaptive post-pandemic work environment.

4 RTL Hubs_Lounge

vibrant lounge

inspired by the corporate colours of RTL.

Project team
Project Director

Stefan Camenzind

Project Lead

Claudia Berkefeld

Creative Lead

Natalia Maciejowska

Core Team

Stuart Dickens, Nydia Godoy, Balazs Götz, Zhiyang Chiu

Photography

Andreas Buchberger

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