Innovation hub
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about innovation hub
Project • By Space&Matter • Offices
Circular City House
Circular City House, originally called Spectrum, is our winning contribution to a development competition organised by the City of Amsterdam. This multifunctional building composed entirely of wood is wrapped around the iconic cafe De Omval, thereby honouring the area’s rich history while also giving it a new future. What makes this project extra special is the fact that the real estate development and construction management will be done by companies directly linked to Space&Matter. We break ground in 2023 and can’t wait to get started.
“Circular City House is a place where all can come to work, create, think, move and enjoy. It is a place with a special past and a promising future.”— Marthijn P... More
Project • By McCauley Daye O’Connell Architects • Offices
Innovation Hub, Abbey Street
In the ever-changing world of insurance products, the Innovation Hub allows the client to bring together staff from all departments to work collaboratively on new and innovative projects.
A series of balconies were inserted at the level of the roof to allow visual links between the social spaces on the first and second floor and the new Innovation Hub. These balconies are used as casual meeting spaces for all staff. The underside of these balconies serves a second function, to hold the AC units.
The functionality of the Innovation Hub is key to its success. It has been designed to be used as a series of three aligned groupings which can be combined into a large single space. These groups of tables can be separated with a s... More