Fundis House
With a wooden structure and a split-level layout, Fundis House sets a new standard in workplace design. HofmanDujardin designed both the architecture and interior of this innovative office building in Gouda, Netherlands. High sustainability goals were integrated from the initial sketch, reflecting the client’s ambition to create a visibly healthy and eco-conscious building.
The future occupant of the office is a healthcare organization consisting of multiple smaller companies. Stimulating collaboration and interactions between different people and teams is key. This is embedded in the split-level concept, which ensures continuous and dynamic connections between the floors and the various companies.
Continuous and dynamic connections
The ground floor is vibrant and equipped with shared facilities. From the welcoming entrance zone with a vitality bar, a grandstand staircase leads to the working café. A variety of meeting and training rooms are open to staff and visitors. Centered in the building, an inviting route connects the office floors. These feature shared spaces for collaboration around the central circulation zone and flexible office spaces along the façades.
Flexible wooden structure
The rhythm of the wooden structure is carefully aligned with the flexible use of the building as an office. Behind each window fits a row of duo workstations or a meeting room, creating a strong harmony between the exterior and interior. Every layer—from lighting and technical installations to floor finishes and furniture—follows this rhythm, providing clarity and flexibility.
The wooden columns and ceilings form a warm, calm foundation for the interior. A variety of natural and recycled interior finishes in soft color tones gives each area its own character. Notable as well is the view of the greenery, with the landscape redesigned to be nature-inclusive and climate-resilient.
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Project
Fundis House
Description
Sustainable office building with wooden construction and floors
Client
Fundis
Location
Gouda, The Netherlands
Surface
3350m²
Date
2021-2025
Services
Landscape Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Restaurant Design and Workplace Design
Team
Barbara Dujardin, Michiel Hofman, Willem Wopereis, Fabian van den Bosch, Aitor Expósito, David Hernandez, Bo Winnubst, Alwin van Soomeren, Jorinde van Essen, Bárbara García Ordóñez and Lucia Bonelli
Advisor building cost
bbn adviseurs
Advisor construction
Pieters Bouwtechniek
Advisor installations
Traject adviseurs & managers
Advisor fire safety
Peutz
Advisor acustics
Peutz