Client
ProRail
Location
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Size
30,000 m2
Completion
2023
Collaborators
Workbrands
ProRail, the manager of the Netherlands’ railways, proudly calls the historic Inktpot in Utrecht its home. This iconic building, constructed in 1921 from 22 million bricks, spans 30,000 square metres.
Led by Workbrands, we were tasked with redesigning their workspace while respecting the building’s history and authenticity.
Sustainability was a key focus of the project, with 80% of the loose furniture being reused or upcycled. The design team embarked on a ‘treasure hunt’ in ProRail’s waste yard, transforming discarded materials into striking interior design elements for the office.
Flexibility was another core design principle. A modular system for the team rooms was introduced, allowing versatile configurations that adapt to specific spatial requirements and functional needs, ensuring suitability for future (re)use. The community rooms were designed with movable furnishings, enabling users to arrange the space according to their preferences.
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