Back to the future: SAP Digital Campus

SCOPE Architekten realised the new digital campus for Europe’s largest software company SAP, located in QH Track, Berlin – this future-oriented office space is a place for communication, collaboration and creativity, embodying the idea of a working world that is alive and connected, while at the same time reflecting the historical heritage of the capital. In an area of 29,000 square meters, approximately 1,300 employees are researching on cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain.

Brick wall: digital and physical worlds merge (Innovation)

A special highlight is the brick wall developed by SCOPE in collaboration with the media artist Thorsten Bauer and Intermediate Engineering. This permeates the idea of masonry digitally and breaks physical boundaries: in the foyer, the seven-metre-high installation extends across the entire height of the room and not only unbounds the limits of physical space, but also creates a connection between interior and exterior space as well as between the company and city.

Campus culture 4.0 (Functionality)

SCOPE Architekten’s interior design placed a special focus on campus culture. The aim was to create an inspiring, connected and open work environment that encourages communication, collaboration and creativity. A seamless connection of digital and physical space is at the center of the concept. Location and the immediate environment become guiding themes: the former train station Berlin Hamburger Bahnhof, the AEG turbine factory as well as the inland port Westhafen depict the development of Industry 1.0-3.0. The campus of the software company stands for Industry 4.0. Industrial-looking elements, innovative layering of materials, open ceilings and fair-faced concrete convey this idea to the interior.

Graphic tour of Berlin (Creativity)

The headquarter in Berlin is not only a future-oriented workplace, but also a creative space for employees. Art installations in common areas and corridors create an inspiring environment. Striking locations of the city were moreover turned into a graphic city guide in a participative process with the users and used to decorate the whole building as wall art. This modern tour of Berlin presents information about its history, fun facts and special anecdotes and emphasises the progressive character of the surface.

Circular interior design (Sustainability)

The interior design concept focusses on sustainability and follows the principle of circularity: sustainable or reused materials such as wall coverings made of natural rubber, 100% recycled plexiglass, carpet tiles made of upcycled fishing nets and industrial yarns as well as textile tabletops made of textile waste were used to minimise the ecological footprint of the building. Energy-efficient solutions such as intelligent lighting, energy-saving air conditioning and sustainable furniture further contribute towards saving resources.