DR HYP Inner Courtyard East
Hamburg
Shared successes weld a team together and strengthen it - celebrated together, they are the epitome of appreciation and cohesion. To offer its employees a place to celebrate their personal successes, Germany's leading real estate bank, DZ HYP, is transforming the once dreary 1970s courtyard of its headquarters into a place with an inviting atmosphere.
The architectural firm Kontor Freiraumplanung, or kfp for short, was commissioned with the concrete planning in 2019. They then created a concept that combines spacious green areas with organic, futuristic-looking design objects made of solid surface material.
Design
The focal point of the open space is a 33-meter-long bar counter made of Corian® Glacier White, which surrounds a lush sea of plants. The white, amorphous look separates the room as a band and appears weightless despite its solid metal substructure from BWS Metallbau. The sinuous shape appears to follow the shape of a leaf.
Implementation
The construction is provided with discreet joints in order to absorb the thermal expansion effects on the outside. The curved, three-dimensionally shaped surface flatters the hand and invites you to touch it. It also allows rainwater to run off and supports the choice of solid surface materials as a robust, durable and weather-resistant material for outdoor areas.
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