studioninedots encourages creativity in the amsterdam office
In Amsterdam West, the Netherlands, studioninedots presents a concept in which three mystical spatial elements enable experimentation, interaction and spontaneity in the social sphere of a working environment. The “wet beast” Office emerges from within the vast concrete arches of the mixed-use building by Studioninedots west beat, stimulating creativity and a sense of community, inspiring workspace users to open up to new ways of working. Architects integrate the flexible ‘Jungle’ stairsan Escher-style ‘The Beast’ game world and wooden ‘Town Hall’ pavilions – each open to user interpretation and functionality.
three spatial elements connect workers and generate new impulses | all images courtesy of studioninedots
three flexible pavilions for work and play
the team at Studioninedots incorporates three flexible pavilions across the “Wet Beast” work landscape, which facilitates shelter, seating, and meeting, and offers social spaces. Each element is completely detached from the architecture and can be used temporarily or permanently, with the potential to continuously evolve over time. Their distinct functionality is reflected in the diverse palette of colors, shapes and materials, with each object eliciting unique interpretations from users.
At the center of the workplace, the dynamic “Jungle” staircase with integrated planting connects the two levels and doubles as a presentation podium or a place to relax. Next to it is the “town hall” made up of modular wooden seating elements, hidden intimately behind light curtains, which can be opened to merge the pavilion with the open-plan workspace. In stark contrast, “The Beast” is a versatile Escher-like game world with open and private spaces to accommodate various activities. The staircase of the monochrome structure, the alternating fixed elements and the passages invite a free interpretation of the use, while large glass walls ensure the interaction between the sheltered core and the surrounding space.
the pavilions provide space for experimentation, interaction and spontaneity
elements of ‘Wet Beast’ can be used temporarily or permanently and can continually evolve depending on
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