This Groupon Office in Berlin Offers Both Private and Open Office Spaces
Christopher Magsambol — November 5, 2015 — Art & Design
References: dewinder.de & retaildesignblog.net
This new Groupon office in Berlin consolidated four separate locations for the company and now serves as the world headquarters for the discount website. Although the building was built in 1889, it is difficult to tell based on the building's vibrant modern furnishings.
The office houses 800 employees, and Groupon had stringent demands for a variety of workspaces. With the exception of a few offices, most of the work area has an open concept. Small private office pods are each given a bright color palette to help define space, while large clear windows help contribute to the openness of the office. Throughout the entire building, colors are used to denote a specific function, so things like copy facilities and kitchens are uniformly matched throughout various floors.
The office houses 800 employees, and Groupon had stringent demands for a variety of workspaces. With the exception of a few offices, most of the work area has an open concept. Small private office pods are each given a bright color palette to help define space, while large clear windows help contribute to the openness of the office. Throughout the entire building, colors are used to denote a specific function, so things like copy facilities and kitchens are uniformly matched throughout various floors.
Trend Themes
1. Open Concept Workspaces - Opportunities for businesses to create more modern and collaborative workspaces by incorporating open concept designs with defined private work areas.
2. Color-based Functionality Design - Opportunities for businesses to incorporate a color-based system for defining spaces and functions to improve navigation and increase workplace productivity.
3. Office Pod Furniture - Opportunities for businesses to create private work areas that incorporate vibrant and modern furnishings such as the colorful and functional office pods seen in Groupon's Berlin location.
Industry Implications
1. Office Furniture - Office furniture manufacturers can explore innovative designs to develop more colorful and functional office pods that fit into contemporary open concept workspaces.
2. Interior Design - Businesses can focus on designing vibrant interiors with modern furnishings and color-based systems to improve the functionality of workplaces while creating visually appealing environments.
3. Corporate Real Estate - Corporate real estate professionals can explore ways to consolidate multiple locations into a single modern space that offers a variety of functional work areas suitable for a diverse employee base.
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