Microsoft Amsterdam

Welcome to Micro Polis

Client
Microsoft Netherlands

Location
Schiphol, The Netherlands

Surface
8000 m2

Completion
2018

Media
Het Parool
De Volkskrant
Facto Magazine
De Architect

Based on our Healing Office method – and Microsoft’s future vision of driving digital transformation for a more meaningful world – we developed the concept Micro Polis for Microsoft Offices in Amsterdam, located at Schiphol airport. We transformed the existing building into a flexible and open hub, where employees, partners, start-ups, scale-ups, students, and children are welcome. This form of placemaking created a publicly accessible space that feels like home to Microsoft’s employees.

Our concept aims to create a healing office that boosts the health and happiness of its residents, participants, and visitors. We believe that humans have crucial sustainable value beyond using circular materials. Therefore, we argue that a healthy environment for people is an essential part of social sustainability. So, Micro Polis stands for a new culture and community – one where people feel free and inspired to drive the positive digital transformation of our society. As a result of our concept, the entire high-tech area is interactive and equipped with intelligent software. In addition, sensors measure the air quality and people’s activity to optimise the user experience. Ultimately, this is what a working environment in 2022 must radiate to be future-proof.

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