British Council, Berlin
When the British Council’s Berlin office moved to smaller premises to reduce costs – from 21,500 to 6,500 sq. ft – they saw a chance to create a space that would be a ‘catalyst for change’ in their operation.
With no individual offices or allocated desks, the space revolves around a ‘treffpunkt’ – a central business lounge – and staff are free to choose where they work, according to their needs.
Commissioning Amalgam designer Ian Gunter-Jones, the client briefed for an environment that would encourage open and flexible working practices, and make it easier to network with visiting clients, partner organisations and British Council staff.
The result is sociable, efficient and productive. Clean lined and modern, relaxed, warm, open and transparent, the space also breathes trustworthiness and quality.