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project report – the edge


‘Through a phone app, occupants can control temperature, humidity and lighting to enhance their local environment, and the building can even be asked to preset working


conditions to people’s known preferences’


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Architecten who designed the interior finishes on the other floors. Bakker describes how the interior design ethos supports the


client’s workplace ethos: “The wide variety of spaces reflects Deloitte’s approach to work and the fact that people like to sit in different spaces for different tasks. For example, there are coffee and breakout areas everywhere – making up a quarter of all workspace.” There are also formal meeting rooms, with glass cabins to offer greater privacy. He continues: “There's an indoor terrace extending from


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the restaurant and this in addition to the atrium floor space can be used as casual work space. Only the receptionists and facilities management staff have fixed locations and only the toilet blocks, stairwells and car parking areas do not get natural light. One unexpected surprise has been usage of a ‘deck’ area


known as 'the cabriolet', sitting exposed, close to the atrium's facade on top of a four-floor section containing offices and the restaurant (pictured left). Bakker explains: “We doubted people would want to use it because it has no ceiling, gets a


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