The requirements for the new office design were demanding. This was because Cassini AG’s premises, which cover 1,000 m² on the tenth floor, were intended to serve as both an experiential space and a workplace. They were to become a meeting place for exchange and communication, whilst impressing employees from all four subsidiaries with their high-quality design and strong sense of identity. It was also important that the new spatial design represented all four subsidiaries. To achieve this, the Düsseldorf-based firm DSK Innenarchitektur, commissioned with the design, opted for four different carpet colours corresponding to the colours of the logos: green (Cassini Consulting), light blue (Aleri Solutions), orange (Scoop IT) and blue (DIG IT). To complement this, the temporary workstations are distributed across the coloured carpeted areas in the same colour scheme.

In line with the client’s wishes, the interior designers transformed the office space into a coworking space designed to be an engaging environment for staff. There are no fixed workstations. Any space can be a workspace. Whether in the coffee lounge, the think tank or on the sofa, employees can choose whichever space best suits their work at any given moment. In addition to numerous temporary workspaces, the layout is divided into ‘loud’ and ‘quiet’ zones, providing clear quiet areas as well as a multifunctional space, a large coffee lounge and various meeting, project and creative rooms.

“The traditional workstations that comply with workplace guidelines – featuring a desk and an office swivel chair – have been reduced to the bare minimum,” says interior designer Dorothee Schulte-Kellinghaus, adding that particular emphasis has been placed on providing a wide range of temporary and informal workspaces. The reason for this is obvious: many of the staff are often only on site for a short time or simply pop into the office for a quick stop. The standing tables by the façade are particularly popular. And that’s no surprise, as sitting there feels just like being in a café. But the long workbench, a counterpart to the large kitchen table, is also popular with staff. Sitting together at a table yet still working independently. The focal point of the office is the plenary area and coffee lounge, where informal meetings, presentations and events – including those for guests – are held. Thanks to the movable furniture and curtains, the various spatial configurations can be changed time and again to suit the needs of the moment.

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Photography Credits:

Nicole Zimmermann
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(Published in CUBE Düsseldorf 02|21)