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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Unilever Benelux Headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands by Mecanoo

 
July 23rd, 2022 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Mecanoo

In the heart of Rotterdam on Hofplein, the new Unilever Benelux headquarters occupy six floors of an existing building from 1960 by architect C.A. Abspoel with a striking concrete structure. The new Unilever facility will accommodate around 750 employees.

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  • Architects: Mecanoo
  • Project: Unilever Benelux Headquarters
  • Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • Photography: Ossip Architectuurfotografie
  • Client: Unilever Nederland B.V.
  • Constructor: Strijbos Constructie Advies, Panningen
  • Graphic design: Silo Creative Agency, Den Haag
  • Project management: Arcadis Design & Consultancy, Amsterdam
  • Main contractor: Verwol Interieurrealisatie, Delft
  • Design: 2019
  • Realisation: 2019-2020

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Townhall

Upon entering the sixth floor, visitors are welcomed in the Lipton Bar exhibiting a beautiful view of the city. From the Lipton Bar, all floors are accessible via internal stairs. Breakthroughs were made in the floors creating voids that connect the various departments and thus employees. Upon entering, the auditorium, the so called townhall, immediately stands out. This auditorium as well as the event space and restaurant are multifunctional and can be used for events, lectures and a place to have lunch. They can also be used for informal meetings or working, making these functions all part of the working environment.

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Unilever City

The interior is designed as a city with streets and shops: Unilever City. Multipurpose cabinets placed between the concrete structure form a street in the middle of the building. These serve as Unilever’s internal showcase. Products can be displayed in the cabinets and they can also be used for calls, discussions or to work in silence. Workplaces of the various Unilever departments are located on the street, each with their own identity, brands and character traits. They form the shops on the street. Brand hubs of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, Refreshment, Foods and Food Solutions departments emphasise the atmosphere of these departments, each having their own identity and forming a hotspot where products can be presented and tested.

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Activity based working

The mix of working, meeting, calling, consultation, presentation and other use and accommodation areas creates a dynamic environment to work in an activity-based manner. Unilever employees can find a place that suits their activity of the time. This stimulates collaborations, knowledge exchange, meetings and because you move more through the building, it also promotes health.

Industrial

The materials used strengthen the industrial character of the building. The black steel, oak, the cast floor and tiles form a neutral basis, giving the space to showcase Unilever’s products and marketing.

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

Image Courtesy © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

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