i29 l interior architects Industrieweg 29 1115 AD Duivendrecht info

i29 l interior architects
Industrieweg 29
1115 AD Duivendrecht
info@i29.nl
www.i29.nl
OFFICE 04
Tribal DDB Amsterdam is a highly ranked digital marketing agency and part of DDB international, worldwide one of the
largest advertising offices. i29 interior architects designed their new offices for about 80 people.
With Tribal DDB our main objective was to create an environment where creative interaction is supported. And to achieve as
much workplaces as possible in a new structure with flexible desks and a large open space. All of this while maintaining a
work environment that stimulates long office hours and concentrated work. As Tribal DDB is part of an international network
a clear identity was required, which also fits the parent company DDB. The design had to reflect an identity that is friendly
and playful but also professional and serious. The contradictions within these questions, asked for choices that allow great
flexibility in the design.
Situated in a building where some structural parts could not be changed it was a challenge to integrate these elements in
the design and become an addition to the whole. i29 searched for solutions to various problems which could be addressed
by one grand gesture. At first a material which could be an alternative to the ceiling system, but also to cover and integrate
structural parts like a big round staircase. Besides that, acoustics became a very important item, as the open spaces for
stimulating creative interaction and optimal usage of space was required.
This led us to the use of fabrics. It is playful, and can make a powerful image on a conceptual level, it is perfect for absorbing
sound and therefore it creates privacy in an open space. And we could use it to cover scars of demolition in an effective
way. There is probably no other material which can be used on floors, ceiling, walls and to create pieces of furniture and
lampshades then felt. It’s also durable, acoustic, fireproof and environment friendly. Which doesn’t mean it was easy to
make all of these items in one material!
i29 always looks for choices that answer to multiple questions at the same time. They tell a conceptual story about the
company, the space and the users of the space. They deal with specific practical and functional issues and they have to
have some autonomous quality as well. These ‘levels’ are intertwined; one leads you to the other. If you see how smart it
serves it purpose practically it leads you to the company. If you see the powerful image that is non-depended, it leads you
to the functionality, and round it goes.
We believe that simplicity builds character. Compare it to a human being; strong individuals always have one or few
characteristics that stand out. We all know how hard it is to stay focused on the one thing that is most important to you.
The same way it is with a design. The result of being very selective is that you have to push the one choice to the limit. It
also provides a field of tension, and gives energy in a space without falling into chaos. But more importantly it leaves you
with a charismatic environment.
Winner The Great Indoors Award 2011
finalist LAi 2011
honourable mention IIDA awards 2011
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