Office entrance with wooden floors, a glass staircase and the text “Welcome to Stolt-Nielsen.” Elevators and a coffee room are also visible.

Innovative work in the iconic Westerlaantoren

Offices
Client
Stolt-Nielsen
Year
2024
Location
Rotterdam
BVO
5.500 m2
Klant
Stolt-Nielsen
Jaar
2024
Locatie
Rotterdam
BVO
5.500 m2

The task

Stolt-Nielsen, a global leader in bulk liquid logistics and aquaculture products, was looking for a new office that reinforces their identity while at the same time matching modern work concepts. The new office was supposed to support hybrid working and provide an inspiring work environment for employees and visitors. In addition, sustainability and brand experience were central to the design.

A display cabinet with a scale model of a ship and decorative objects. In the background, a man is sitting in a work area with a sofa.
Cosy space with round tables, white chairs and a green plant wall. Hanging plants decorate the ceiling, creating a natural atmosphere.
Open office space with benches, tables and an employee in an enclosed workplace. Green plants hang decoratively from the ceiling.
“A workplace where innovation and brand experience come together.”
Orange-red tiles with three tall stools and a wooden bar. In the background, a staircase and a display case with decorative objects.
Modern office space with a glass railing and an open seating area upstairs. The wall shows the text “Living the Stolt Way.”
Workspace with long black tables, wooden chairs and green hanging plants on the ceiling. Glass railings separate the space from a lower level.

About this project

A forward-looking office for a global leader

The new Stolt-Nielsen office, designed by ZENBER Architects, is located in the Westerlaantoren in Rotterdam's historic Shipping Quarter. This prestigious location offers a unique view of the Meuse and the surrounding park. The office, with an area of 5,500 m² spread over six floors, is fully equipped according to the “Workplace of the Future” concept.

 

Prestigious design in an iconic location

The interior combines open work spaces with flexible project spaces, meeting rooms, MS Teams rooms and phone booths. Upon arrival, employees and visitors are welcomed into a warm, green living room. The 2nd and 3rd floors are designed as a restaurant and meeting center, perfect for formal and informal meetings. Throughout the office, Stolt-Nielsen's brand identity is visible, reinforcing the company's core values and vision.

Play area with a graffiti wall with “Game” on it, colorful poufs and a table tennis bat on the table. The space is decorated with a relaxed atmosphere.
“Hybrid working is taking on a new dimension in the heart of Rotterdam.”

Highlights

Hybrid work environment

Open workspaces, flexible project spaces, and hybrid meeting facilities promote collaboration and productivity.

Central location

The office is located in the prestigious Scheepvaartkwartier and offers a beautiful view over the Meuse.

Brand experience

The interior reflects Stolt-Nielsen's identity and connects employees and visitors to the company's vision.

Sustainability

The design integrates green elements and encourages a healthy, inspiring work environment.

Multifunctional spaces

A restaurant and meeting center on the 2nd and 3rd floors offer space for various meetings and activities.

Meeting room with a glass table that incorporates a model. The space has orange chairs, a black screen, and a brightly colored artwork on the wall.

Credits

Team ZENBER
Eric Wezenberg
Ingrid Heijne
Giusy Mazzarella
 Project management
Desque Rotterdam
E&W Advisor
Acoustic consultant
Contractor
Maakt Eindhoven
Interior builder
Stapelbroek
Licht plan
Project photography
ZENBER Architecten
Building architect
Green landscaping
Projectinrichting
Graphic design
Huisvestingadviseur
Installatie advies
Constructie adviseur
W&C Adviseur
Meubilair
Desque Rotterdam
Constructeur
Bouwfysica
View more
A future-proof building for Inholland
Education
Inholland University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam
Office entrance with wooden floors, a glass staircase and the text “Welcome to Stolt-Nielsen.” Elevators and a coffee room are also visible.A display cabinet with a scale model of a ship and decorative objects. In the background, a man is sitting in a work area with a sofa.

Innovative work in the iconic Westerlaantoren

Offices
Client
Stolt-Nielsen
Year
2024
Location
Rotterdam
BVO
5.500 m2
Client
Stolt-Nielsen
Year
2024
Location
Rotterdam
BVO
5.500 m2

The task

Stolt-Nielsen, a global leader in bulk liquid logistics and aquaculture products, was looking for a new office that reinforces their identity while at the same time matching modern work concepts. The new office was supposed to support hybrid working and provide an inspiring work environment for employees and visitors. In addition, sustainability and brand experience were central to the design.

A display cabinet with a scale model of a ship and decorative objects. In the background, a man is sitting in a work area with a sofa.
Cosy space with round tables, white chairs and a green plant wall. Hanging plants decorate the ceiling, creating a natural atmosphere.

About this projct

A forward-looking office for a global leader

The new Stolt-Nielsen office, designed by ZENBER Architects, is located in the Westerlaantoren in Rotterdam's historic Shipping Quarter. This prestigious location offers a unique view of the Meuse and the surrounding park. The office, with an area of 5,500 m² spread over six floors, is fully equipped according to the “Workplace of the Future” concept.

 

Prestigious design in an iconic location

The interior combines open work spaces with flexible project spaces, meeting rooms, MS Teams rooms and phone booths. Upon arrival, employees and visitors are welcomed into a warm, green living room. The 2nd and 3rd floors are designed as a restaurant and meeting center, perfect for formal and informal meetings. Throughout the office, Stolt-Nielsen's brand identity is visible, reinforcing the company's core values and vision.

Open office space with benches, tables and an employee in an enclosed workplace. Green plants hang decoratively from the ceiling.
“A workplace where innovation and brand experience come together.”
Orange-red tiles with three tall stools and a wooden bar. In the background, a staircase and a display case with decorative objects.
Modern office space with a glass railing and an open seating area upstairs. The wall shows the text “Living the Stolt Way.”
Workspace with long black tables, wooden chairs and green hanging plants on the ceiling. Glass railings separate the space from a lower level.
Play area with a graffiti wall with “Game” on it, colorful poufs and a table tennis bat on the table. The space is decorated with a relaxed atmosphere.
“Hybrid working is taking on a new dimension in the heart of Rotterdam.”

Highlights

Hybrid work environment

Open workspaces, flexible project spaces, and hybrid meeting facilities promote collaboration and productivity.

Central location

The office is located in the prestigious Scheepvaartkwartier and offers a beautiful view over the Meuse.

Brand experience

The interior reflects Stolt-Nielsen's identity and connects employees and visitors to the company's vision.

Sustainability

The design integrates green elements and encourages a healthy, inspiring work environment.

Multifunctional spaces

A restaurant and meeting center on the 2nd and 3rd floors offer space for various meetings and activities.

Meeting room with a glass table that incorporates a model. The space has orange chairs, a black screen, and a brightly colored artwork on the wall.

Credits

Team ZENBER
Eric Wezenberg
Ingrid Heijne
Giusy Mazzarella
Project managment
Desque Rotterdam
E&W Advisor
Akoestisch adviseur
Contractor

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