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Our New Home

Office includi Groningen

We create places where people feel welcome. Whether it's a library, a museum lounge or an office. This is also reflected in our new office in Groningen for which we transformed a shell space into a dynamic workspace, visible in the typology, color schemes and material mix. Work, relaxation and connection go hand in hand here. As in our projects, teamwork was central during the creation of this delightful workplace.

Client
includi

Location
Groningen, NL

Size
350 m²

Status
Realized

why

A workplace that grows along with us

Our projects are growing and so is our team. We realized we needed a larger workspace for our changing needs, a space where both the individual and the organization could thrive and grow. With 50% more permanent workstations and a large number of flex spaces. We were looking for a space where we could not only work, but also spend time together in a cozy atmosphere. Fortunately, the solution was just around the corner. We found a blank canvas in Groningen’s new Europapark district, where the Euroborg stadium overlooks the old city center like an urban balcony. This new location allowed us to creatively transform the challenges we faced in our previous work environment – from insufficient meeting rooms to concentration and communication problems – into opportunities for improvement.

"The great commitment from the includi team truly makes our new office a place of, by and for us."

Kaylee Hartman
includi
how

Teamwork makes the dream work

Everyone agreed: our new workspace had to match our DNA. By mapping all our needs, the idea of an office space as a landscape, a familiar village overlooking the big city, equipped with enough places for rest and relaxation, was born. “From various disciplines within our team there was active thinking. Together we made choices in terms of materials, colors and design to create a warm look and feel. Our graphic experts designed the patterns for the carpets, as well as a custom shuffleboard. In addition, everyone rolled up their sleeves to paint, stain and sand. This involvement truly makes our office a place of, by and for us,” explains Interior Designer Kaylee Hartman, responsible for the design and technical execution.

Our mascot

Dirk the goat

Our mascot, the office goat Dirk, appears in various places in the interior, not only as a sculpture, but also in the prints of the carpets and in the design of the shuffleboard.

what

From ordinary office garden to creative hub

Want to experience why our workspace is, in our opinion, the most stunning in Groningen? Come by and judge for yourself! A sneak peek: the inviting and transparent landscape offers a diversity of spaces, including a sample room, enclosed meeting and work areas, each with a unique color, in addition to open sections, office islands, a focus zone and numerous flex spaces. A long wall with our “steel library” leads visitors from the entrance to the living room at the back of the space. Among other things, here you will find an open kitchen with an XL community table and a diverse selection of cocoons at different heights, including a ‘nap room’ for rest and reflection. The homey atmosphere is enhanced by plants and an original mix of furniture: from practical to decorative, from vintage design classics to sustainable newcomers. Our new headquarters reflects includi’s mission and approach in every detail, illustrating the end result our clients can count on: a place that feels like a warm home, where people can thrive!

includi office

More Impressions

  • The design offers an abundance of different places to retreat when needed.

  • In the 'nap room', team members can clear their heads after a creative brainstorming session, for example, or even take a nap during their lunch break.

  • The ergonomic desks are adjustable in height, making standing work an option.

  • The cozy kitchen with coffee corner is also used after working hours to cook together.

  • The walls of the cocoons are covered with different printed pet felt in various colors, while the seating areas have cozy upholstery.

  • There are screens in various places that display photos of includi projects, giving a colorful view of the portfolio and adding to the cozy atmosphere.

  • Neon signs with our credos "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish," "Always Strive For Imperfection" and "Assumption is the Mother of all Fuckups" are prominent elements in the interior.

  • The interior shows a mix of hard and soft materials. Round and clean shapes also alternate, creating a playful intermingling of lines.

  • The acoustic blue ceiling and pink coating floor function as connecting elements.

  • The cocoons that recur in different places vary in number of seating places, from 4 to more than 6 people.

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