For over a hundred years, Royal FloraHolland has been the international marketplace and knowledge partner for the global business-to-business floriculture market. The company needed a new, modern, efficient, and healthy work environment where employees can collaborate effectively. Our design involved renovating the original Zuidzicht office in Aalsmeer and transforming it into a new 5,100 m² office with a circular extension. The new sustainable and "green" building offers flexible layouts and optimal ventilation with fresh air.
By placing a semicircular, transparent office ring in front of the existing Zuidzicht building, a shared atrium has been created that connects the new building and the existing renovated office. The new, circular, and transparent building welcomes the world. By providing the exterior with maximum glass, employees can optimally benefit from healthy daylight and enjoy the view. The large overhanging canopies protect the building from solar heat and are designed to allow flowers and plants to flourish. The ground floor, with various meeting rooms and a restaurant, is an attractive place for meetings and conferences. On the upper floors, the offices have been expanded with a connecting and efficient workspace concept. Various flexible workspaces and collaboration areas are interspersed with quiet zones. This creates an open, dynamic atmosphere where both individual employees and larger teams can always find a suitable work environment.
A wide variety of plants will be planted at the entrance and in the garden of Floradôme, which, together with the sedum on the canopies, will contribute to increasing biodiversity. Inside, over 425 m² of plants will be incorporated: on walls, hanging from the ceiling, and in planters. The varied use of green islands and green walls gives each space its own unique character.
In line with Royal FloraHolland's sustainability policy, circularity and health are central to the building's design and use. This includes daylight optimization, solar panels on the roof, heat/cold storage, natural air intake and exhaust, and heat recovery.