Spread across the second floor of a two-storey 1972 building, the almost 200-m2 interior was stripped back to reveal a Brutalist concrete skeleton. This base was balanced by the introduction of natural wooden structures and Vescom wallcovering, upholstery and curtain fabrics, highlighting their power to soften spaces and contribute to comfort while defining the overall ambience.

The existing interior had no walls – a challenge for a company that needs to showcase its wallcovering. To provide the desired spatial flexibility while showcasing Vescom’s innovative materials, interior architect Bas van Tol developed a clever flexible system of sliding wall panels and layers of curtains that delineate the space. Suspended from the concrete waffle ceiling, the system allows the staff to shift the panels and curtains to suit their needs while demonstrating Vescom’s holistic and synergetic material solutions in action: wallcovering on panels creates partitions; curtains double as flexible room dividers with an acoustic function; upholstery introduces comfort and an additional acoustic element. In that way, visitors don’t only see the solutions but feel them.

The space prioritises sustainable materials and, thanks to being surrounded by glass windows, has a view of the greenery outdoors. Transparent Vescom curtains envelop the entire space, shielding harsh sunlight while maintaining the indoor-outdoor connection.