- One with the landscape Since 1964 Dow Benelux is located in the west of the Netherlands. The company chose to place their new headquarters at the debouchment of the Westerscheldetunnel. Driving through the surroundings, you notice a color gradient; ranging from earth and green to the light grey blue of the sky. This distinctive landscape served as inspiration for both interior and exterior design. - Designed from the outside in The gradient from façade and landscape are continued inside via the floors, walls and furniture. At the entrance is the first atrium, comprising the meeting centre. The planters outside come back here as well, with trees up to 7 meters. All meeting functions are situated around the atria so the openness is used to the maximum. The connecting bridges and Dow-red stairs on each floor function as connecting elements where meeting is paramount. - Safe and sustainable Sustainability, health and safety play an important role throughout the entire building. For example in the central location of the stairs, with handrails that light up when touched to stimulate people to move more and safely. Heating and energy is supplied by solar panels and heat pumps. Furthermore where possible Dow’s own semi-finished products were used, such as the epoxy resin floor, carpet, insulation and roof. The new Dow accommodation is a rightful eye-catcher.