How do we want to work in the future, and how should spaces be designed to not only facilitate work, but also inspire, create meaning and connect people? In an era of hybrid teams, global markets, and ever-increasing professional demands, spaces that facilitate and encourage change are acquiring a new social significance.
With the interior fit-out of the newly constructed IT building for Coroplast at its Wuppertal site, brandherm + krumrey (b-k-i) has developed a forward-looking interior concept that consistently translates the principles of modern working environments into a strong design language. An identity-defining working environment has been created on 820 m² that intelligently combines agility, focus and social interaction.

The central element of the interior concept is the ‘hub’ – a functional and design-oriented centre from which coloured cubes extend throughout the space. These cubes structure open areas, provide orientation and enable different working modes – from quiet focus zones to open collaboration areas.

The design combines natural materials, targeted colour accents and carefully curated furnishings. Wood paneling, fabric-covered wall niches and selected designer furniture come together to create a harmonious overall picture that radiates warmth and modernity and contributes to an atmosphere of well-being and belonging. An integrated styling concept with textiles, lighting and attention to detail in the interior creates an ambience that is both professionally and emotionally appealing, resulting in a place that strengthens the corporate culture and focuses on the needs of the employees.

With 58 permanent workstations, three focus rooms and a variety of meeting and lounge areas, the building offers maximum flexibility. The open-plan layout follows the principles of activity-based working and allows employees to choose their place of work according to the situation, from concentrated individual use to agile teamwork.

The project reflects a shift in attitude in the workplace: spaces that are designed around people, not the other way around. It combines high functional requirements with a clear design vision and demonstrates how interior architecture can support cultural change and create identity.