The Valley

Sculpting Space

We crafted a brand-new office space tailored for a recruitment company, nestled within the architecture of MVRDV’s The Valley building. By integrating a vast open layout, punctuated with diverse workstations and meeting areas, we successfully curated additional enclosed spaces. The interior now emanates the welcoming ambiance akin to a boutique hotel, catering specifically to the preferences of the young talents who frequent the revamped office.

BudgetConfidential
Time span2020 - 2020
Size671 m²
StatusCompleted
LocationAmsterdam, NL
TypeInteriors, Offices
Client
Odgers Berndtson
Partner in charge
Nanne de Ru
Project team
Landscape architect
Finishes and furniture
Furniture

It’s been powerful to seamlessly integrate with the building and bridge the gap between architecture and furniture, evident in features like the coffee corner.

Transitional Fusion

The installed cabinets gracefully follow the lines of the building

Transitional Fusion

We prioritised a comfortable transition for the client as they embraced a new office concept. Our design incorporates a range of spaces, including a communal coffee corner, discreet focus areas, versatile meeting rooms, and flexible desks. Seeking to seamlessly blend the interior with the outdoors, we integrated greenery throughout, ranging from planters to larger spacial elements conducive to plant growth. Whenever possible, we repurposed furniture from their previous office. Additionally, we implemented a strict separation between meeting rooms to maintain privacy and minimize contact between clients.

Meandering Motif

Visual lines and greenery emphasise the building shape
The buildings’ whimsical shape creates special corners
The client’s art works included in the board room interior
The multifunctional heart of the office
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Tailored Ambiance

Meeting spots that also serve as concentration areas

Tailored Ambiance

Spaces are divided into focus areas and meeting spots, each associated with its own color scheme. We utilized green for areas conducive to uninterrupted work, such as the library, and red for spaces intended for more collaborative activities. Adjacent to the facade, we installed standing tables offering views of The Valley’s balconies. Through a variety of spatial qualities, we’ve crafted a space tailored to the client’s requirements. The interior features unconventional desks, eschewing standard shapes in favor of meandering tables and spatially designed objects. Each element serves multiple functions, with distinct forms evident in features such as the call booths and coffee corners.

We embraced the challenge and endeavored to infuse elements of the multiple client partners – each with their own distinct tastes – into the interior.

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