A tasteful learning environment in the Zuidas
The task
The Hubertus & Berkhoff Culinary Vocational School, located on the Zuidas in Amsterdam, asked for an interior design that emphasises craft, tradition and hospitality. The challenge was to create an inspiring learning environment that combines both functionality and aesthetics and offers space for education, practical experience and hospitality. The design was supposed to reflect the school's identity as a supplier of top chefs, bakers and hostesses and provide an attractive environment for students, teachers and visitors.
“An interior that brings tradition and craft to life.”
About this project
The new Hubertus & Berkhoff building comprises 6,600 m² spread over three floors, with a central passage connecting the rooms and floors. This passage acts as a meeting place and offers a clear structure for the school. The design of ZENBER Architects focuses on interaction, safety and inspiration, with the passage surrounding a central square. From this passage, students and visitors can see what is happening in the bakeries and kitchens, which makes a direct link between learning and experiencing.
Craftsmanship and hospitality along the façade
In addition to theory rooms, gymnasiums and auditoriums, the school has two restaurants, a grand café with bakery shop and several bakeries and kitchens. These facilities are attractively located along the façade, tempting passers-by to come in and experience the atmosphere and flavors of the school.
Culinary-inspired interior design
The interior has been designed with an eye for detail, with colors and materials inspired by sweet and creamy ingredients such as honey and chocolate. This creates a warm, welcoming and attractive environment that highlights the school's craft and tradition. Visitors can enjoy students' skills in the grand café, bakery shop or restaurants, making the building a showcase of their culinary talents.
“Honey and chocolate as inspiration for a warm, welcoming school environment.”
Highlights
Central passage
A connecting square that promotes interaction, overview and safety and offers a direct insight into the bakeries and kitchens.
Inviting hospitality
Restaurants, a grand café and a bakery shop along the façade tempt visitors to experience the school.
Inspiring interior
Colours and materials inspired by ingredients such as honey and chocolate enhance the atmosphere of hospitality and craftsmanship.
Practical experience
A fully functional learning environment with bakeries, kitchens and restaurants, where students can show and develop their skills.
Tradition and Innovation
The design combines the school's rich history with a modern, attractive look that honors craft and hospitality.
Credits
A tasteful learning environment in the Zuidas
The task
The Hubertus & Berkhoff Culinary Vocational School, located on the Zuidas in Amsterdam, asked for an interior design that emphasises craft, tradition and hospitality. The challenge was to create an inspiring learning environment that combines both functionality and aesthetics and offers space for education, practical experience and hospitality. The design was supposed to reflect the school's identity as a supplier of top chefs, bakers and hostesses and provide an attractive environment for students, teachers and visitors.
About this projct
The new Hubertus & Berkhoff building comprises 6,600 m² spread over three floors, with a central passage connecting the rooms and floors. This passage acts as a meeting place and offers a clear structure for the school. The design of ZENBER Architects focuses on interaction, safety and inspiration, with the passage surrounding a central square. From this passage, students and visitors can see what is happening in the bakeries and kitchens, which makes a direct link between learning and experiencing.
Craftsmanship and hospitality along the façade
In addition to theory rooms, gymnasiums and auditoriums, the school has two restaurants, a grand café with bakery shop and several bakeries and kitchens. These facilities are attractively located along the façade, tempting passers-by to come in and experience the atmosphere and flavors of the school.
Culinary-inspired interior design
The interior has been designed with an eye for detail, with colors and materials inspired by sweet and creamy ingredients such as honey and chocolate. This creates a warm, welcoming and attractive environment that highlights the school's craft and tradition. Visitors can enjoy students' skills in the grand café, bakery shop or restaurants, making the building a showcase of their culinary talents.
“An interior that brings tradition and craft to life.”
“Honey and chocolate as inspiration for a warm, welcoming school environment.”
Highlights
Central passage
A connecting square that promotes interaction, overview and safety and offers a direct insight into the bakeries and kitchens.
Inviting hospitality
Restaurants, a grand café and a bakery shop along the façade tempt visitors to experience the school.
Inspiring interior
Colours and materials inspired by ingredients such as honey and chocolate enhance the atmosphere of hospitality and craftsmanship.
Practical experience
A fully functional learning environment with bakeries, kitchens and restaurants, where students can show and develop their skills.
Tradition and Innovation
The design combines the school's rich history with a modern, attractive look that honors craft and hospitality.
Credits