Hybrid working environment for GrandVision at Schiphol, The Base

From fixed workstations to hybrid working

The pandemic led to a new vision of working. The traditional model of fixed workstations made way for flexible settings in which agile working and hybrid collaboration became the norm. The fourth floor received a completely new layout with more openness, various meeting zones, and creative spaces for interaction.

Upon entering, you are welcomed by an inviting coffee corner with a seating area — the ideal place for an informal meeting or a shared start to the day. On the window side, there are smaller enclosed meeting rooms with seated and standing areas for 4 to 6 people. In the heart of the floor, several collaboration areas have been created:

• A high standing table with a screen for virtual meetings
• A large dining table with acoustic lighting, perfect for teamwork
• A café zone with playful blue, transparent writing panels to capture ideas

Acoustic walls and a custom cabinet with an integrated screen create clear zoning without losing the open character of the space.

Focus and training | In addition to collaboration, there is also space for concentration. Several focus rooms have been created for one-on-one conversations and online meetings. In addition, two training rooms were added, one of which can be flexibly arranged for different group sizes and ways of working.

A future-proof concept | The design embodies the essence of hybrid working: flexibility, connection, and functionality. By combining different ways of working with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, the fourth floor of GrandVision has become a place where employees meet, exchange ideas, and work together to build the future of the organization.