EDGE Technologies moved to the top floor of EDGE Olympic. In order to ‘actively contribute to the health of people’; EDGE buildings gather and analyse data, based on which, among others, the spatial experience and energy performance are optimised, from the interior climate to the lighting. An exciting NO OFFICE concept was developed for the EDGE headquarters: a space that radically clashes with the traditional office space, yet it is a great place to work. It is a space that can serve as an experimental garden for new ideas and technologies, opening a living lab for EDGE’s developments. With a focus on health, wellbeing and hospitality, the apparent opposites of sustainability and high-tech have been unified in an exciting synthesis.

Three subtly divided zones: home, urban and tiny villa feature an array of different work- and meeting places. Biophilia inspired design principles such as organic forms, patterns and rhythm are omnipresent, as well as good acoustics, interior planting, orientation to daylight and views alongside the facades and atrium edges. All materials are screened for sustainable origin and toxic components. From the hand-laid library floor, made of end-grain wood, to the gender-neutral toilets and a waterfall with soundscape; the design combines new ideas, techniques and materials. All registers are opened to show what technology and WELL have to offer. The design shows how these ‘building blocks’ can be used to create attractive and inspiring spaces.