Design & Build for the creative office of N=5 at Houthavens

For creative agency N=5, BESPARK delivered a new 2,100 m² work environment in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam. The result is an office that embodies N=5’s no-nonsense mentality: industrial, open, and creative, with a warm vintage touch.

About this project

Type

Tech & Digital

Expertise

Surface area

2100

Client

N=5 Creative Agency

Sector

Building time

A work environment that stimulates both creativity and growth.

N=5 asked BESPARK to design an office that reflects their culture and core values: independent, high-quality, and no-nonsense. There was also a need for flexible workspaces for freelancers, a renewed reception area, and an inviting restaurant concept. The result is a dynamic office that is ready for further growth and collaboration.

Industrial character with a vintage touch

The interior is designed with an industrial foundation, reinforced by strong sightlines and an open flow. Warm materials, a calm base, and the use of bold colors create balance. Vintage furniture gives the spaces a unique, distinctive atmosphere and emphasizes N=5’s creative identity.

Openness and transparency are central to the layout. Meeting rooms and workspaces are strategically distributed, making it easy for teams and freelancers to connect. The reception area and restaurant together form a welcoming heart of the building, where employees, clients, and partners come together in a professional yet creative environment.

Een moderne vergaderruimte met een lange witte tafel en zwarte stoelen aan beide zijden. Op tafel staan kleine microfoons en notitieblokken. De ruimte is omgeven door glazen wanden met gele transparante gordijnen en heeft een industrieel plafond met zicht

A no-nonsense office where industry, creativity, and warmth come together—exactly how N=5 works!

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Renovate or relocate?

We all notice it: the role of the office is changing. As an entrepreneur, you naturally need to respond to this in a smart way, but how? And more importantly, which strategic choices do you take into account? To help you get started, we developed this white paper. It outlines the different options for both scenarios. Need advice for your specific situation? Then get in touch with us.