It's all about the mix

Modern office space with striking yet harmonious contrasts

20230421_125855_56807_15_700pixel

One office looks much like another? Not anymore. With the rise of New Work, creative office design has truly become limitless. This office, realized by B&K Design, distinguishes itself through a distinctive industrial charm that sets it apart from conventional workspaces. The brief came from a renowned entrepreneur in the sales sector who had his office building expanded by an additional floor. He sought to create a workspace that transcended the typical corporate office atmosphere. The new spaces needed to be both aesthetically compelling and highly functional. The client placed particular emphasis on blending modern and industrial design elements. The resulting design reflects a harmonious fusion of aesthetics and functionality—exactly as envisioned.

Visually striking features include the slat wall in the executive office, the conference room paneling, and the bathroom vanity—all crafted from solid oak. These elements introduce a warm, inviting counterpoint to the otherwise cool industrial aesthetic. Wood is used consistently throughout the spaces, valued both for its visual impact and durability. It becomes a defining design element and a guarantee of harmony within the office environment. A particular standout is the floating wooden conference table. Created in B&K Design's in-house workshop from an oak cross-section, it was brushed and finished with black lacquer. Apart from the desks, all furniture comes from B&K Design. The lighting and bathroom fixtures are equally refined. The project is further distinguished by the sophisticated use of fixed glass elements and a pivot door, which together create a bright, open-plan work environment.

„The project presented multifaceted challenges—from carefully selecting materials and working within spatial constraints to seamlessly integrating hidden features like the concealed door in the conference room," recalls Fabian Küppers
of B&K Design. He adds that all of these complexities were successfully realized through creativity and technical expertise.

www.bundk.design

Photography Credits:

Oliver Hopf
www.oliverhopf.com

(Published in CUBE Düsseldorf 03|23)

Interior design:

B&K Design
www.bundk.design

Structural frame:

Meshkini
www.meshkini.de

Electrical Systems:

Elektro Randl
www.elektro-randl.de

HVAC and plumbing:

Jungclaus
www.jungclaus-gmbh.de

Windows:

VUK
www.vuk-fenster.de

Built-in elements:

B&K Design
www.bundk.design

Desks:

Walter Knoll
www.walterknoll.de

Lighting:

Occhio
www.occhio.com/de

Plumbing fixtures:

Vola
de.vola.com

Nothing found.

Ein neues Wir-Gefühl

Ein Verlag in Herne erprobt auf einer Loft-Etage eines Industrie-Altbaus neue Arbeitswelten

Die Marke erlebbar gemacht

Die Hauptzentrale eines Parfümerieunternehmens in Flingern-Nord setzt auf New Work

Nothing found.

Kitzig Office, Düsseldorf – Executive Office, First Floor

Authentically Transformed

A striking Golzheim villa becomes home to an internationally recognized design studio.

Extension with Joint

A residential home in the southern part of Düsseldorf opens onto the garden through an extension

Reduce, reuse, recycle

How one Benrath paper manufacturer champions sustainable reuse in office design

Kai8B_06_RalphRichter_19_700pixel

Cube of Possibilities

A striking new headquarters takes shape in the Media Harbour, defined by transparency and clarity

Gillrath_36_19_700pixel

A Perfect Circle

Timeless Architecture for a Traditional Clinker Manufacturer

Elegant Living Under the Roof

Rooftop Living: Attic Conversion with Terrace in a Historic Townhouse

Leather on the Wall

Restrained Design, Refined Surprises

_SIM7533-Copy-2_43_700pixels

Solid and Authentic

A residential home emerges from a low-tech design philosophy