Family-owned company ‘Karl Wörwag Lack- und Farbenfabrik GmbH‘ asked us to incorporate their love for colours into a well-designed office environment. Their 3,500 m² headquarters is a four level building with three storeys of workspace above the lobby with a small exhibition area alongside the cafeteria and canteen. Inspired by the company‘s colour fans we turned the ceiling into a widely visible element of zoning and orientation. Each floor has its selected palette of coloured materials which guarantee employees a motivating working atmosphere and a strong identification with their department. The newly built headquarters meets all the demands of modern work environments, while paying a colourful tribute to the company’s unique identity wherever the eye falls. The design response provided by the IFG team was therefore not only smart but also: colourful! The open façades allow passers-by to be a part of what is happening inside. A gigantic colour chart that spans the entire ceiling. This not only highlights the specific competence of Wörwag, it also zones the space for the individual teams. While transparent conference rooms in the hallways ensure that every employee remains part of a whole, even when they are in a meeting. The cafeteria is a coworking space, lunch location and chat corner in one. From cosy alcoves to the conference room, the use of which can be digitally timed on the door. Moreover, sound-absorbing materials ensure that team meetings and phone conversations stay where they belong.