An office that does not look like an office

In order to ‘actively contribute to the health of people’; EDGE buildings gather and analyse data, based on which the spatial experience and energy performance are optimised, from the interior climate to the lighting, which adheres to the biorhythm. For the EDGE headquarters on the top floor of EDGE Olympic in Amsterdam, the seemingly impossible assignment sounded: Design an office that does not look like an office. A space that can serve as an experimental garden for new ideas and technologies, and that is actually green as well. Moreover, EDGE wanted a WELL certification, prioritising human health and wellbeing.

The world's first WELL v2 Platinum Certified project

All materials are screened on their sustainable origin and toxic components and the interior design - from layout to detail - is based on biophilic design principles derived from nature, to include organic forms, patterns, excitement and rhythm with unobstructed views alongside the facades and atrium edges. read more >

Introducing the first NO OFFICE concept, the apparent opposites of health and high-tech have been unified in an exciting synthesis of hospitality, technology and sustainability. It radically clashes with the traditional office but proves to be a great place to work.

While integrating the existing qualities of the building, the open space has been divided into three zones. These offer a variety of places and freedom to choose where and how you want to work. The home zone around the atrium features sitting, standing and lounge spots, separated by a fluent configuration of low elements upholstered in leather. People looking for peace can go to the tiny villa part, which represents a modernist residence in structure and atmosphere. There is a ‘living room’ with a seat and a garden swing, a library with study spots and a small ‘botanic garden’ that also serves as a meditation space. The dynamic urban zone contains two board rooms and a tech playground used for the demonstration and testing of new technological developments, such as 3D-printed furniture and Virtual Reality glasses. The bar, offering a magnificent view of the city, is the perfect meeting place; (business) lunches, drinks or a game of table football – it is all possible.