A space
that moves
Powerplant X KPN AmsterdamAt KPN's headquarters in Amsterdam, the traditional company restaurant has taken on a new meaning. Powerplant designed a place where meeting, working and eating merge harmoniously. Gielissen translated that idea into an interior where everything is right - from the routing to the materials.
Living room and dining room:
a smart split
The design divides the space into two areas: the dining room and the living room. This layout makes the large space feel smaller and more human. The dining room is airy, open and practical - ideal for lunch or informal work. In the living room, the atmosphere is more intimate, with more textiles, warm lighting and seating at different levels. The large green element in the center acts as a visual fireplace and as a presentation stage.
Materials that invite you
to touch them
The atmosphere is determined by the use of materials. Wood, marmoleum, textiles and steel come together in a quiet, natural mix. The choice of genuine, recognizable materials is in keeping with KPN's culture: understated, functional and friendly.
One notable detail is KPN's art collection, which is incorporated into the interior as a matter of course. Portraits around the central element, still life paintings near the kitchen. Everything in its place, without coming across as obtrusively decorative.
Flexible, but never arbitrary
Almost every piece of furniture is on wheels. That makes it possible to rearrange the space over and over again - from a workspace in the morning to a place for drinks or a presentation at the end of the day. The acoustics, lighting and sight lines are tailored to that versatility.
“The purpose of this concept is to entice employees, rather than force them to come into the office - by making the office a place where you want to be.” - Anouk Solleveld, project manager at Powerplant. Even the water bar has been designed as a dynamic element. Not a permanent coffee corner, but a place that engenders movement - and thus rhythm in the space.
Made with an eye for detail
Improvisation was required during construction. A tiled item of furniture turned out to need ventilation at the last minute. Thanks to short lines of communication and mutual trust, the adjustment was made quickly and neatly, without compromising the design.
