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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.

 
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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. 

 
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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

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