Quotes

It’s OK to be a little crazy with the design approach in the employee hub, coffee point, the break rooms, and even the workspaces. Don’t go for average, you need to create an atmosphere that gives people the opportunity to have a break, recharge and refocus.

At the start of the project, we were not given a specific brief and were explicitly asked not to research the organisation and design of other Google offices. We began our research by conducting an extensive survey. Guided by a psychologist, it extended beyond purely functional aspects and provided information about the Zooglers personality types, values and motivational factors.

This project presented an opportunity for a fundamental transformation. The new concept not only delivers a better circular economy (Kreislaufwirtschaft), but also creates stimulating and exciting work environments for the employees of Swiss government.

Existing knowledge of how physical space can support and enhance learning and cognitive performance has not been reflected, so there’s a lot of catching up to do.

Introducing new structures in your organisation, designing a new work environment or implementing new technologies will only be effective if you bring your people along with you.

Every aspect, from workstations to social spaces, team areas and relaxation rooms, is built around four elements of health: activity, attitude, rest and nutrition.

New office spaces offer a great opportunity for re-orientation and change of old habits. We took this opportunity to move away from individual workspaces.

The new extension, combined with the dormer windows, and the introduction of the atrium required complex interventions in the existing building. This approach has certainly paid off, as we have managed to deliver unique spaces with unmistakable identity.

Our vision of creating comfortable and connected spaces that people love using has become a reality. An industrial site, which has so much history and character, continues living on in the shape of a modern hub.

Designing the RTL Audio Center in Berlin presented a great opportunity to visualise something that people usually only hear. On entering the centre, visitors can experience how sound, music and audio have been turned into a physical space.

Our vision of creating comfortable and connected spaces that people love using has become a reality. An industrial site, which has so much history and character, continues living on in the shape of a modern hub for work, exchanging knowledge and meeting people.

Barry Callebaut’s passion for its products shines through the interiors of the headquarters. This space reflects the chocolate company’s ethos of openness, innovation and sensory pleasure.