BDA/BDI, Berlin

Lobby redesign as point of contact between two associations
Newly designed BDI/BDA lobby

Client: BDA/BDI Berlin

Panning: smow Berlin & tnpx

Year: 2020

Area furnished: Lobby

Project specification: Lobby redesign

Whether for a coffee or as a meeting point at events - the lobby of the Federation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) and the Federation of German Industry (BDI)
Whether for a coffee or as a meeting point at events - the lobby of the Federation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) and the Federation of German Industry (BDI)

Brief

The lobby of an office building must do a lot: welcome, mediate a lasting, positive, first impression and create trust. But if poorly planned, if not clear in its message, can be the opposite, can appear distant, neglected. Can stand for boredom, not for innovation.

The shared lobby of the BDI (Federation of German Industry) and BDA (Federation of German Employers' Associations) required a general overhaul, required a friendlier face in order to move it away from what it was to what it should be. In their realisation smow and tnpx developed a complete conversion and a usage concept intended to make the entrance hall a unifying and uniform, but also functional, spatial structure - a place of exchange with flexible usage options.

spacious flagship from BDA/BDI
Promoting exchange: The lobby of the Federation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) and the Federation of German Industry (BDI)
Meeting point in the entrance area of the Federation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) and the Federation of German Industry (BDI)

REALISATION

Where do you drink coffee? Where do you meet for a quick chat? How is the area used for work? With the involvement of the workforce, a concept was developed that aimed to meet various different needs. Light, acoustics and walkways were also included in the planning. In this way the room functions could be derived and conceptually filled with modular life in a coordinated manner.

The new concept enables different room settings without removing furniture from the space. Everyday life in the lobby, i.e. waiting, receiving guests, drinking coffee and co-working is possible, but also talks and events can easily take place thanks to the modules in the room. The LED walls from Endlight Lichtobjekte create the effect of extra space and enliven the exchange.

The café-bar and the shelving, which serves as a room divider, can be rolled to the side in a few simple steps and if required can also be converted into a bar events.

129 / 5000 Übersetzungsergebnisse Get together at the Federal Association of German Employers' Associations (BDA) and the Federal Association of German Industry (BDI)
Excellent for meetings or receptions

Project Management

Antje Großmann
Antje Großmann
Managing Director, smow Berlin
+49 30 3100 44 22antje.grossmann@smow.de
Toni Piskač
Toni Piskač
Managing Director, tnpx
+49 341 2222 88 66toni.piskac@tnpx.de
Take a seat in the reception hall of the Federation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) and the Federation of German Industry (BDI)
Modern architecture: Entrance area of the Federation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) and the Federation of German Industry (BDI)

Project Synopsis

The Federation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) and the Federation of German Industry (BDI) are housed in a U-shaped building connected via the shared lounge. The workforce enters the building here, visitors are received, events take place. Due to the very open and cooperative approach of both associations, and in cooperation with an architectural office, not only could new colours be applied during the renovation of the reception area, but something new could actually be created. The implemented room concept radiates a joy for innovation, promotes communication through its openness and can be used flexibly thanks to the modular elements - a true calling card for the federations.
 

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