Ohpen

Blurring boundaries: crafting Ohpen’s employee-centric workplace in Amsterdam 

The Ohpen project commenced with a unique challenge: redefining the concept of a workplace. Ohpen sought to transcend traditional office notions, aiming to seamlessly merge work and life. As pioneers of cloud-native banking technology, Ohpen aimed to align their office space with their innovative business objective. The design quest was to embody equilibrium, colour, and openness, translating their ethos of “freedom to create” into a serene work environment. 
 
Occupying three buildings in Amsterdam central, Ohpen’s new office materialised as one cohesive space. Fluidity was achieved through pervasive conceptual design elements. The reimagined workspace encouraged interaction by strategically segregating work and recreational areas. A nature-inspired colour palette, incorporating natural wood and marble stone finishes, contributed to an atmosphere of calm, echoing the innate connection to nature.
 
An inviting reception area bathed in natural light welcomed guests, and a captivating moss wall with Ohpen branding set the tone. The expansive open plan kitchen flows into a versatile dining and entertainment space fostering collaboration. Here subtle plant divisions balance privacy, supporting teamwork within the space. In the mornings staff pass through reception, stopping in the communal kitchen for their coffee, crossing paths with colleagues before making their way upstairs to the main work zone.