New Work Space: Bosch Renningen SCOPE Architekten completed planning and conversion of a new open space office for the Bosch Research Campus in Renningen. About 1,700 creative minds work on innovations for the future in this international research association hub just outside Stuttgart. SCOPE developed a multi-functional spatial concept to turn an area formerly used as a lab into an innovative work space, simultaneously integrating existing, distinctive spatial elements. 

Sustainability & Innovation:
From Lab to New Work Space Based on a comprehensive user analysis, SCOPE converted the existing lab area to an open new work space, specifically tailored to the creative mindset of the research centre. Three different functional zones – for concentration, communication and recovering – were created. A generous open office space providing 70 work places is structured with meeting rooms, think tanks and acoustically effective partitions. 

Functionality:
Concentrate, Communicate, Recover As an important component of the former lab, the characteristic main supply lines were purposely integrated in the spatial design. In a dynamic red, they run through the entire space feeding into the stations as multi-functional partitions in the office area: fitted with perforated metal plate and sound-absorbing acoustic felt, the walls provide a visual and acoustic division between work places as well as delivering the power supply. Three rectilinear cubes serving as meeting rooms are turned into visual highlights through the use of wooden and nubby rubber surfaces, which also provide desirable acoustic qualities. Additional opportunities for interactive team work and communication are available in other places: employees can talk in the seating booths opposite the lockers, or sit in acoustically effective chairs in the open space area and have a chat. Unconventional roundabouts and other seating furniture located on a slightly elevated platform accessible via a ramp, offer further options to retreat. A high bench can be used for spontaneous brainstorming in a relaxed atmosphere. Glass thinks tanks function as room dividers as well as presenting space for creative thinking and concentration. Plants are aptly integrated in the design to create a pleasant atmosphere. 

Creativity:
Thinking Outside the Box The use of natural materials such as wood, textiles and felt, creates a contrast with the cool surfaces of exposed concrete columns, the stations and visible pipes running along the ceiling. The graphic elements on columns, partition walls, stairs and meeting rooms are a further important design feature. Typographic statements and strong colour accents promote the innovative spirit of the location. T

he office design manages to fulfil the various requirements of a modern and creative work style, while at the same time retaining some of the former lab character of the space: functionality, liveliness and clarity meet flexibility and individual needs.