Personio's New World
A new work concept that impresses through thoughtful design and meticulous attention to detail.
These offices, recently designed by Munich-based INpuls for the young HR tech start-up Personio in the historic Hopfenpost building, set a new standard that most home offices simply cannot match. Spanning 2,800 m², the space offers abundant room to work flexibly and creatively. What truly sets it apart are the thoughtful details: vibrant yellow wall installations, sculptural retreat nooks that seem to emerge from the floor, and an industrial-style communal kitchen. Interior architect Réka Visnyei and her team crafted open, collaborative spaces that perfectly embody Personio's identity as a dynamic human resources management company, catering to approximately 300 employees.
Located centrally near Munich's main train station, the new workspace masterfully balances open, adaptable areas with quiet zones for focused work. The loft-inspired industrial aesthetic of the 1912 Hopfenpost building provided an ideal foundation: its original spatial structure was largely preserved, with only the interior finishes redesigned. Strategic additions—including custom "room cubes" and new furnishings—transformed the space into a flexible co-working environment featuring a lounge-café area, five team offices, phone booths, various meeting rooms, and a central open area for two teams.The design strategy centers on a disciplined palette: Personio's corporate colors—light blue, anthracite, and white—punctuated with deliberate yellow accents. At the client's request, natural materials and abundant greenery (including living walls as dividers) soften and warm the overall aesthetic. Yellow appears strategically throughout: in glowing wall messages, painted chair legs, plant containers, and custom lampshades. New monolithic built-ins provide intimate retreats that seem to rise organically from the floor, finished in blue, beige, or black. By extending the durable flooring material to both built-in elements and loose furniture, the designers created an environment built to last—one where young professionals can find moments of privacy and focus, even within the shared open space.
Photography Credits:
Daniel Schäfer
www.danielschaeferphoto.com
(Published in CUBE Munich 03|20)
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