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A new home for the Goede Doelen Loterijen

D/DOCK

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Designer
Client
Goede Doelen Loterijen
Floor area
12000.00 ㎡
Completion
2018

In close collaboration with the employees, the architect and the neighborhood community, we’ve created a special home with unique features and BREEAM Outstanding Certificates. The spaces like the auditorium, the entrance, the restaurants, the stairs, walls and partitions, work units – all specially designed by D/DOCK – contribute to the feeling of connection. It also supports the experience of the interior with its invisible layers. These are the emotional and ritual layers which are not visible, but can be felt strongly.

All 600 employees contributed with their wishes for the new building. The neighborhood was also involved and wished for a restaurant that could serve as a meeting place.

One of the most important wishes was that all the furniture from the previous office buildings would be reused. After all, every piece of furniture has a story. Additions were sourced via second hand providers.

Another one on the wishlist: many plants. Adding greenery is an important part of D/DOCK’s Healing Offices method. We paid attention to acoustics by using perforated sheets, tilted roof slats and acoustic panels made of recycled army uniforms.

The entrance is a warm welcome. This atrium feels like a typical atmospheric Mediterranean city square. We gave the big open space a complete makeover by using natural materials and warm colors. The terrace staircase is the connecting factor.