A spacious lounge with a large wooden planter and comfortable seating. The ceiling has wooden slats, and tables and chairs provide an informal workplace.

Hybrid office environment with vibrant clubhouse

Offices
Client
Koninklijke NBA
Year
2023
Location
Hoofddorp
BVO
2.100m2
Klant
Koninklijke NBA
Jaar
2023
Locatie
Hoofddorp
BVO
2.100m2

The task

The Royal Dutch Professional Organization of Accountants (NBA) asked ZENBER Architects to design a new office environment in the sustainable Pharos building in Hoofddorp. The goal was to create a hybrid workplace and clubhouse where meeting, collaborating and sharing knowledge are key. The space had to be functional and inviting, with a clear focus on sustainability and the identity of the NBA.

A modern coffee bar with a white counter and tall wooden and metal stools. In the background, a green wall with an illustration, and a lamp in the shape of a branch hangs above the bar.
A bright corridor with glass walls, where meeting rooms are visible. A wooden wall and plants on the right bring warmth to the sleek design.
22.021
Members
980
Plants
12
NBA illustrations
A corridor with a rounded wooden wall and a large planter. In the background, glass walls of offices with workplaces are visible.
“The clubhouse brings encounter and inspiration together.”
A cozy lounge with wooden walls, a wooden slatted ceiling and tables with black chairs. Plants and hanging lights create a warm atmosphere, while benches line the wall.
A glass-walled meeting room with a polka dot pattern. Inside, people can be seen sitting at a table with wheeled chairs. Large windows offer a view of greenery.
An open work space with grey floors and walls in a shade of green, with playful white illustrations of bookshelves. Long tables and open cabinets complement the space.

About this project

The NBA's new office is divided into three zones: the clubhouse, it meeting center and the hybrid office environment. The design supports both formal and informal interactions and provides an inspiring work environment for employees, members, and visitors.

 

Clubhouse: the heart of the work environment

The clubhouse is the dynamic center of the office, designed to bring employees, members and visitors together in an informal atmosphere. An organically designed coffee bar forms the center of the space, which also offers various seating and meeting areas. This zone acts as a place for spontaneous meetings, relaxation and informal meetings.

 

Meeting center: flexible and multifunctional

The meeting center offers flexible spaces that are suitable for a variety of activities. From intimate meetings to major events such as the taking of the professional oath by new accountants, the spaces can be easily combined or adapted.

A bright corridor with glass walls on both sides. On the right is a round wooden wall with a built-in planter. Meeting rooms and workplaces are visible in the background.
“Flexible and sustainable spaces encourage collaboration.”

Highlights

Clubhouse as a vibrant heart

An inviting space with an organic coffee bar, various seating areas and informal meeting areas.

Flexible meeting center

Suitable for small meetings and large events, such as the professional oath of new accountants.

Hybrid office environment

Workplaces and meeting rooms around a central square and green courtyards, designed for collaboration and creativity.

NBA Identity

Colors, materials, and illustrations reflect the organization's values.

Sustainability

Use of recycled furniture, CO2-neutral materials and energy-efficient applications.

An open office space with a mix of workplaces, wooden panels, plants and light from large windows. In the middle, a table with a planter as a partition and decorative wooden ceiling panels.

Credits

Team ZENBER
Eric Wezenberg
Ingrid Heijne
Carlien den Uijl
Giusy Mazzarella
 Project management
Hevo
E&W Advisor
Klik Electro en installatietechniek
Acoustic consultant
Contractor
Intermontage
Interior builder
Visker
Licht plan
Project photography
ZENBER Architecten
Building architect
Green landscaping
Projectinrichting
Graphic design
Huisvestingadviseur
Installatie advies
Constructie adviseur
W&C Adviseur
Meubilair
Constructeur
Bouwfysica
View more
A future-proof building for Inholland
Education
Inholland University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam
A spacious lounge with a large wooden planter and comfortable seating. The ceiling has wooden slats, and tables and chairs provide an informal workplace.A modern coffee bar with a white counter and tall wooden and metal stools. In the background, a green wall with an illustration, and a lamp in the shape of a branch hangs above the bar.

Hybrid office environment with vibrant clubhouse

Offices
Client
Koninklijke NBA
Year
2023
Location
Hoofddorp
BVO
2.100m2
Client
Koninklijke NBA
Year
2023
Location
Hoofddorp
BVO
2.100m2

The task

The Royal Dutch Professional Organization of Accountants (NBA) asked ZENBER Architects to design a new office environment in the sustainable Pharos building in Hoofddorp. The goal was to create a hybrid workplace and clubhouse where meeting, collaborating and sharing knowledge are key. The space had to be functional and inviting, with a clear focus on sustainability and the identity of the NBA.

A modern coffee bar with a white counter and tall wooden and metal stools. In the background, a green wall with an illustration, and a lamp in the shape of a branch hangs above the bar.
A bright corridor with glass walls, where meeting rooms are visible. A wooden wall and plants on the right bring warmth to the sleek design.
22.021
Members
980
Plants
12
NBA illustrations

About this projct

The NBA's new office is divided into three zones: the clubhouse, it meeting center and the hybrid office environment. The design supports both formal and informal interactions and provides an inspiring work environment for employees, members, and visitors.

 

Clubhouse: the heart of the work environment

The clubhouse is the dynamic center of the office, designed to bring employees, members and visitors together in an informal atmosphere. An organically designed coffee bar forms the center of the space, which also offers various seating and meeting areas. This zone acts as a place for spontaneous meetings, relaxation and informal meetings.

 

Meeting center: flexible and multifunctional

The meeting center offers flexible spaces that are suitable for a variety of activities. From intimate meetings to major events such as the taking of the professional oath by new accountants, the spaces can be easily combined or adapted.

A corridor with a rounded wooden wall and a large planter. In the background, glass walls of offices with workplaces are visible.
“The clubhouse brings encounter and inspiration together.”
A cozy lounge with wooden walls, a wooden slatted ceiling and tables with black chairs. Plants and hanging lights create a warm atmosphere, while benches line the wall.
A glass-walled meeting room with a polka dot pattern. Inside, people can be seen sitting at a table with wheeled chairs. Large windows offer a view of greenery.
An open work space with grey floors and walls in a shade of green, with playful white illustrations of bookshelves. Long tables and open cabinets complement the space.

Hybrid office environment: room for flexibility

The workplaces are located around a central meeting square surrounded by green courtyards and organically shaped volumes. The hybrid office environment offers various workplaces, such as hybrid meeting rooms, brainstorming zones and creative meeting spaces. This design supports both individual work and collaboration and encourages productivity and innovation.

 

Identity and Sustainability

The NBA's identity is clearly visible in the interior. Colors, materials and illustrations have been carefully chosen to represent the organization's values. In addition, sustainability was an important starting point in the design. The office uses:

  • Recycled furniture
  • CO2-neutral wall finish
  • Indoor gardens with daylight lights
  • Energy efficient materials
A bright corridor with glass walls on both sides. On the right is a round wooden wall with a built-in planter. Meeting rooms and workplaces are visible in the background.
“Flexible and sustainable spaces encourage collaboration.”

Highlights

Clubhouse as a vibrant heart

An inviting space with an organic coffee bar, various seating areas and informal meeting areas.

Flexible meeting center

Suitable for small meetings and large events, such as the professional oath of new accountants.

Hybrid office environment

Workplaces and meeting rooms around a central square and green courtyards, designed for collaboration and creativity.

NBA Identity

Colors, materials, and illustrations reflect the organization's values.

Sustainability

Use of recycled furniture, CO2-neutral materials and energy-efficient applications.

An open office space with a mix of workplaces, wooden panels, plants and light from large windows. In the middle, a table with a planter as a partition and decorative wooden ceiling panels.

Credits

Team ZENBER
Eric Wezenberg
Ingrid Heijne
Carlien den Uijl
Giusy Mazzarella
Project managment
Hevo
E&W Advisor
Klik Electro en installatietechniek
Akoestisch adviseur
Contractor

Intermontage
Interior builder
Visker
Light plan
Project photography
ZENBER Architecten
Building architect
Groenvoorziening
Projectinrichting
Graphic design
Huisvestingadviseur
Installation consultancy
Constructie adviseur
W&C Adviseur
Meubilair
Constructor
Building physics
View more
A future-proof building for Inholland
Education
Inholland University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam