Rotterdam-based architectural studio Rink Tilanus' concrete office design effortlessly inserts itself into the surrounding landscape thanks to its form and textured exterior. Set in a nature reserve in Zierikzee, the structure is made to complement an earthy aesthetic.
The singular rocky structure is designed by Rink Tilanus for Dutch organization Natuurmonumenten. The construction of the concrete office is part of a larger initative that seeks to repair the damage caused to the region's natural landscape. Serving as headquarters, the building boasts a minimal footprint and is easily accessible through a boardwalk.
As materials, Rink Tilanus utilized a concrete aggregate that boasts foam glass which is the element that is said to bring about the rocky appearance of the building.
Photo Credits: Matthijs Labadie
Rocky Nature Reserve Offices
Rink Tilanus Boasts a Concrete Office Design in the Netherlands
Trend Themes
1. Concrete Office Design - The use of textured, foam glass concrete in building designs can lead to eco-friendly and minimalistic office structures built within nature reserves.
2. Minimal Footprint Architecture - Designing offices with minimal footprints or smaller environmental impacts can become a disruptive trend in creating engaging natural landscapes.
3. Sustainable Landscaping - A push toward repairing natural landscapes through sustainable design can disrupt traditional building methodologies.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can incorporate sustainable design practices and eco-friendly materials, like foam glass concrete, to create minimalistic office structures within protected natural landscapes.
2. Green Building - Green building companies can utilize the trend of minimal footprint architecture to create eco-conscious office spaces that blend in with natural landscapes and foster environmental preservation.
3. Environmental Conservation - Environmental organizations can back the trend of sustainable landscaping for office spaces to ensure their efforts are paired with thoughtful structures that restore damaged natural landscapes.