How do you design a 25,000 square foot space to be an inviting and enticing space remote workers will want to come together to collaborate? npz studio+ solved the puzzle with colorful, green spaces that inspire remote workers and reignite the concept of it’s better together.
Despite having an all-remote workforce, software firm CentralReach recently opened a massive meeting hub in New Jersey’s Bell Works campus. Bell Works was an “innovation headquarters” for more than 6,000 Bell Labs employees from 1962-2007. Today, the building is a one-of-a kind destination for business and culture, complete with a blossoming ecosystem of technology, traditional offices, retail, dining, hospitality and much more.
Commissioned to design CentralReach’s large space as a hub for in-person meetings and collaboration, npz studio+ embraced the challenge and designed beautiful and productive work and social spaces.
CentralReach’s new HQ at Bell Works is a glimpse of the office of the future. It features innovative design and biophilic touches with an emphasis on the psychology of color based on the iconic Joseph Albers’ in-depth studies. The office space exudes fluidity that encourages the users to collaborate and innovate while empowering the modern worker. Health and wellness were at top of mind when designing this space as the future of work is here as we know it. The brand’s mission and vision are connected to the space with bold colors, human-centric spaces, and gathering vignettes that act as a catalyst for productivity.
Examples include a stunning and inviting lobby filled with blue soothing hues, a light wood modern kitchen that rivals professional chef’s kitchens that beckons good food and conversation, many natural light infused spaces, colorful poufs that evoke comfort for a relaxed atmosphere and so much more.
The biggest challenge CentralReach’s new HQ will have is not enticing workers to come in but getting them to leave.
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