aerial view of the caballero fabriek (den haag, NL)
This new space celebrates the company's youthful exuberance and "explore more" aerospace brand. It's meant to be a temporary accommodation for the rapidly growing tech company, so the renovation is more in personality than structural changes as illustrated in material selection and in the emphasis on graphic features.
worth reception desk built using landscaping tiles
WORTH inherited three greenhouses from the former occupants of the space who used these for meeting rooms. Given both their practical and conceptual connection, these integrate seamlessly with the functions of the design.
They house meetings in which scrum teams activate digital concepts, and as such, cultivate the life of the office. An abundance of plants around the perimeter of each greenhouse space serves as a visual reminder of this. They also create a healthy indoor environment for WORTH employees.
Graphic illustration reinforces much of the concept's visual personality, and defines special spaces. A deep blue band wraps around and under an overhead form marking out the kitchen, the built-in booths, and both the main and secondary entrances. Above each entrance, the band morphs to a pitched roof silhouette referencing the three original greenhouses. These also highlight arrival and departure. Beyond the reception, the band morphs again into a "take off" chevron pattern, echoing the boldness of the aerospace brand. A chevron-patterned floor covering in each greenhouse meeting room reinforces this.
On axis with the entrance is the reception desk, supported by four large landscaping tiles set upright. The kitchen island's construction repeats this. This island's purpose is multi-functional: it is desk, counter, robust podium gathering space, and the heart of the office community's Friday evening "borrels."
The whole kitchen space acts as the proverbial "water cooler." Two long oak tables host lively lunchtime conversations, a material further applied in the "light bar" and meeting room tables. This cafe-style window bar faces the “CabFab” entrance. It provides additional work space for visitors, or for employees who need a place apart.