KBF Warehouse

Since the transformation of the Kauwgomballenfabriek in 2008, the surrounding business park has been transformed into a vibrant working environment with a wide variety of creative companies. The Kauwgomballenkwartier consists of diverse building styles from various decades with an industrial character that correspond with the past. To continue the development of the area, the former production hall has been transformed into an inspiring working environment with a characteristic identity. The building facilitates a variety of office options due to its flexible layout and offers work spaces for both small and large creative entrepreneurs.

The structure of the former production halls will partly be preserved and will become part of the new office building. The original stone buildings are combined with a transparent volume of several floors. The facades of the office building are characterized by the triangular structure that is based on the original roofs and complies with the style characteristics of the original structure and the cultural-historical value of the building. The addition of materials such as steel, glass, and wood give the building a new dynamic that fits within the ensemble of the Kauwgomballenkwartier. The result is an inspiring and bright workplace for creatives where present, past and future come together.

The office building consists of two parts that will be connected by a clear, light core in which the stairwell is located. The central staircase is completely clad in wood and brings users from the different parts together. The combination of natural materials and robust appearance ensures that the office building becomes a pleasant and inspiring workplace. In addition to the interior, the design places great emphasis on the various outdoor spaces with different types of greenery, such as a Pocket Park entrance, indoor green patios, balconies with planters, vertical greenery on the facades and a partial moss sedum roof.