Multi-tenant office building

DWS Alternatives commissioned EGM Interior to come up with an integral design to revitalize the shared spaces inside the multi-tenant commercial building in Diemen. This project involved rearranging the layout of the ground floor to make the office building open, flexible and ready for the future.

Reuse of old building

Both the office wings and the multipurpose ground floor of the dated eight-floor office complex were in need of revitalization. EGM Interior came up with a plan to rejuvenate the ground floor. Here, tenants can make use of not only the welcoming lobby but also the conference centre with boardroom, restaurant, meeting areas and quiet break-out space. The upper floors have been redesigned by Fokkema & Partners Architects and consist mostly of office space. The main tenant is the National Health Care Institute (Zorginstituut Nederland). The look and feel of the ground floor had to align with the personality of this tenant.

Office building for everybody

The interior design by EGM focuses on the various end users. A multipurpose ground floor was therefore a must in the design. Moreover, maximum flexibility was achieved to meet today’s wish to anticipate future developments. To this end, the design highlights the contrast between areas that are open and closed in character, fixed and moveable furniture, and materials and colours.

Subdued, elegant and hospitable interior

The lobby has a friendly feel with its striking reception desk, finished in warm walnut, providing a point of orientation that catches the eye of visitors. The entire reception area is illuminated by tall windows and design lighting that is integrated into the ceiling as dynamic lines. Immediately visible behind the reception desk is the route to the waiting area, where visitors can relax in modern and cosy seats. The redesigned space does not look like your typical multi-tenant setting. Rather, it exudes a luxury feel, with plenty of attention for materials and colours.

Modern materials

Natural materials are used throughout the ground floor but are particularly prominent in the lobby and transparent meeting area. If desired, curtains can screen off the glazed sections taken from the old office interior for extra privacy. The conference centre is equipped with up-to-date presentation facilities for both formal and informal gatherings. The boardroom has a business-like and chic feel thanks to the blue-beige colour scheme combined with the wooden conference table. Suspended above the table are playful lighting features, which recur in the restaurant. Some of what is on offer in the restaurant comes from local suppliers, among them a market gardener, a crop grower and a baker. The seating area in and around the restaurant features various types of seats that enhance the spaciousness and meet the needs of tenants.

Extra security ring

The required extra security ring for the upper floors has been achieved without affecting the open character of the ground floor. A large stairs and separate entrance can be reached through security gates.

Challenging and complex puzzle

The many collaborative partners and parties involved made this project a challenging puzzle. One-on-one consultations with users, design partners and contractors proceeded swiftly and smoothly, allowing the design to be completed in a remarkably short space of time. The final result symbolizes what the client wanted: a future-proof, flexible and welcoming environment for various parties.

_{Photography: Bart van Vlijmen}