Working World 4.0 is smart, digitised, modern and
mobile: The aim is to give employees as much freedom
and self-development as possible. Interior design plays
a key role in terms of performance, well-being and
motivation. This was also the central guiding principle in
the construction of the HPP headquarters in Düsseldorf’s
Media Harbour. The offices of the international architecture
firm, acquired in 2020, were designed according
to the New Work principle as communicative work
environments with open space areas, think tanks, flexible
workplaces, interactive spaces and silent areas. A ground
floor lounge offers space for events and functions, while
employees can relax during their breaks in the green
courtyard. The new five-storey building, providing office
space for a total of around 200 workspaces in addition
to living, dining and event spaces, looks monolithic
from the outside with its dark grey facade, whereas the
interior design features plenty of light, air and bright
materials. “The design concept focuses on the workshop
character ,” explains Anika Hülser, Head of Interior Design
and Associate Partner at HPP. The open ceiling structure
and exposed concrete columns allow a clear view of the
technology and promote a creative, informal atmosphere.
The single colour noraplan® uni rubber floor covering,
which was laid in light grey throughout the entire building
over around 3,300 square metres, blends seamlessly
– in the truest sense of the word – into the modern
industrial look with its matt surface. “noraplan® uni was
laid without joints, making the surface appear as if it
had been cast, and thus supporting the studio idea,”
continues Hülser. The single colour rubber flooring is
available in 20 colours, offers an impressive clear design
and simple elegance and is ideal for furnishing prestigious
office spaces.
Modern concrete look – high comfort
“For many years now, we have been using nora®
flooring in the most diverse projects – from the German
Football Museum to universities and laboratory buildings
– but in recent times increasingly in the office sector
as well,” reports the interior designer. “With its
puristic appearance, noraplan® uni matches the mineral
substrates popular for industrial style, but offers significantly
more ergonomic and acoustic advantages.”
The permanently elastic rubber floor coverings are
extremely soft to walk on and also reduce walking
noise. Additionally, they are easy to clean and offer
very good hygienic properties, which turns out to be
beneficial in times of increased infections. “Rubber floor
coverings are particularly suitable for modern office
concepts, where a minimalistic look and monochrome
surface appearance are requested due to the possibility
of jointless installation,” says Frank Bähr, nora
Market Segment Manager Industry & Office.
Contribution to building certification in
accordance with DGNB
Thanks to their excellent material properties, nora®
flooring also contributes to building certification –
including the HPP headquarters certified DGNB Gold.
Rubber floor coverings are free from PVC and phthalate
plasticisers and contribute to good indoor air quality.
They have no problematic ingredients, are easy to
maintain and durable – so they also offer significant
benefits in terms of life-cycle costs, which are also an
integral part of the evaluation.
Timeless, comfortable, permanently prestigious and
sustainable: Rubber flooring is the ideal surface for
modern working environments in many respects.
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