High-tech and human-designed work environment with an international atmosphere
The task
In 2020, Huawei, the world's largest provider of telecommunications networks, merged its offices in Amsterdam South-East and Voorburg into a new headquarters in Rijswijk. The assignment was to create an inspiring work environment that combines both high-tech and humanity. The design needed to find a balance between Dutch and Chinese elements to depict Huawei's globality. In addition, the building had to offer functional spaces for collaboration, encounters and relaxation, with a strong focus on greenery and sustainability.
“The atrium connects people and technology.”
About this project
Huawei's new head office in Rijswijk is located in a centrally located building on the Laan van Vredenoord, easily accessible by car and public transport. The building consists of four floors with two wings, connected by an inviting atrium with steps and playful platforms. The top floor has a roof terrace with a panoramic view.
Entrance and atrium
The entrance area is an impressive entry and reflects Huawei's high-tech and human side. An organic, high-tech counter leads visitors to the connecting atrium, where trees, greenery, a teapoint and a large wooden grandstand staircase fill the space. The atrium is a place for meetings and interaction, with a large LED screen that shows technology and trends.
Meeting & training center
One of the wings houses the meeting center, which offers facilities for both internal and external meetings. A variety of meeting and training rooms have been organized around a central lobby with pantry and service desk.
“Capsules and bamboo create warmth.”
Highlights
High-tech and humanity
The design combines high-tech technology with human warmth, visible in the atrium, the grandstand staircase and the LED screen.
Green and sustainability
Trees, hanging gardens and bamboo wood bring green and sustainability to the work environment.
Capsule-shaped spaces
Supporting functions are housed in capsule-shaped structures with a sustainable bamboo finish and accent colors per floor.
Flexible layout
Restaurant and meeting centers are flexibly designed for meetings and events.
Cultural balance
Dutch and Chinese elements, such as dishes, wall decorations and materials, highlight Huawei's international character.
Credits
High-tech and human-designed work environment with an international atmosphere
The task
In 2020, Huawei, the world's largest provider of telecommunications networks, merged its offices in Amsterdam South-East and Voorburg into a new headquarters in Rijswijk. The assignment was to create an inspiring work environment that combines both high-tech and humanity. The design needed to find a balance between Dutch and Chinese elements to depict Huawei's globality. In addition, the building had to offer functional spaces for collaboration, encounters and relaxation, with a strong focus on greenery and sustainability.
About this projct
Huawei's new head office in Rijswijk is located in a centrally located building on the Laan van Vredenoord, easily accessible by car and public transport. The building consists of four floors with two wings, connected by an inviting atrium with steps and playful platforms. The top floor has a roof terrace with a panoramic view.
Entrance and atrium
The entrance area is an impressive entry and reflects Huawei's high-tech and human side. An organic, high-tech counter leads visitors to the connecting atrium, where trees, greenery, a teapoint and a large wooden grandstand staircase fill the space. The atrium is a place for meetings and interaction, with a large LED screen that shows technology and trends.
Meeting & training center
One of the wings houses the meeting center, which offers facilities for both internal and external meetings. A variety of meeting and training rooms have been organized around a central lobby with pantry and service desk.
“The atrium connects people and technology.”
Office floors
The office floors on the 1st to 3rd floors are vertically connected via the atrium, with wooden platforms that provide lounge and work spaces amidst greenery. The workplaces along the facades offer a peaceful atmosphere with warm shades of grey. The middle area contains support functions such as huddlespaces, concentration workstations, phone pods and Skype rooms, housed in capsule-shaped structures. These capsules, finished with bamboo and accent colors per floor (yellow, green and blue), bring a playful and warm element to the design.
Restaurant and roof terrace
The top floor houses a restaurant with a large roof terrace. Live cooking offers both Chinese and European dishes, and a centrally located coffee bar creates a meeting place. Various seating options, hanging gardens and bamboo wood elements contribute to a warm atmosphere. The layout is flexible, so that the restaurant can also be used for large meetings.
“Capsules and bamboo create warmth.”
Highlights
High-tech and humanity
The design combines high-tech technology with human warmth, visible in the atrium, the grandstand staircase and the LED screen.
Green and sustainability
Trees, hanging gardens and bamboo wood bring green and sustainability to the work environment.
Capsule-shaped spaces
Supporting functions are housed in capsule-shaped structures with a sustainable bamboo finish and accent colors per floor.
Flexible layout
Restaurant and meeting centers are flexibly designed for meetings and events.
Cultural balance
Dutch and Chinese elements, such as dishes, wall decorations and materials, highlight Huawei's international character.
Credits