Well-Advised When It Comes to the Exciting Working Environments of Tomorrow

In response to the changing structures of work and communication, we’ve created two and a half floors of innovative office space, spread over 4000 square metres in Frankfurt’s “TaunusTurm” building. To ensure an adequate level of privacy, proximity and identification, each floor is divided into spatial segments, which in turn are segmented into “Neighborhoods” with a maximum of 25 workplaces. These “Neighborhoods” are connected to “Market Places” - additional communication hubs that create a sense of identity. While the library area with its lush greening presents a place of retreat, punchbags offer an opportunity to dissipate excess energy. The central postal station acts as another informal meeting place.

Workspace design not only had to account for highest demands on discretion, but also needed to align a number of divergent workplace typologies. Soundproof spaces of retreat that can be used by groups or individuals offer privacy for confidential conversations, focused work and phone calls. In addition, they provide sufficient temporary workspace for part-time office workers and external employees.

Apart from open space areas for four employees each, the new premises offer a variety of single, double and corner offices as well as personalised lockers that provide individual stowage. Height-adjustable desks allow for a flexible work flow, whereas integrated conference tables in the individual offices create the necessary discretion for intimate conversations. Although consistently designed for desk sharing, the closed offices feature picture boards that can be filled with personal memories by employees – hence giving rise to a pleasant balance between personal offices and public spaces with a sense of identity. Boasting a panoramic view of the skyline, the corner offices are technically shared by two partners, but also available to colleagues during absence periods.

Mould-breaking creative spaces complement the workplaces and allow employees to briefly immerse themselves into inspiring new worlds - from the local “Ebbelwoi room” to a wild jungle area and a blue chamber of marvels, the creative spaces purposely present perfectly contrary themes. With a variety of flexible and differently-sized spaces, the conference room offers state-of-the-art equipment and a maximum of discretion.

Breath-taking views of Frankfurt welcome arrivals in the entrance area on the 36th floor, where a sculptural staircase and a seemingly weightless ring sculpture emphasise the spacious layout of the two-storey lobby. Floating in open space, the mirror-coated ring highlights the panoramic view and creates a connection to the top floor.

As the centre of communication and social life, the staff restaurant offers a convivial atmosphere for every occasion – like a short break from a hectic day of work, informal meetings at the breakfast bar and coffee machine or even seminars and larger presentations. With a great variety of seating options, a glass façade and floor-to-ceiling curtains, the staff restaurant’s zoning provides a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.