dsm firmenich, maastricht
A historic monument reborn as a Paris Proof headquarters in the Netherlands.
Client: DSM Firmenich
Architect: BroekBakema
Green Architect: MOSS
Location: Maastricht
Design Year: 2022
Construction Year: 2023
Photos by: Architectuurfotografie, Norbert van Onna
Parties: MVD Spek, Gronn, Vivara Pro, Unitura, Fokkema & Partners, BroekBakema
Historic Headquarters Reimagined
DSM-Firmenich relocated its global headquarters to a revitalized national monument in Maastricht. The project brought together EDGE, Fokkema & Partners, BroekBakema, and MOSS to create a forward-thinking, sustainable workspace.
greening the interior and exterior
MOSS designed lush interior and exterior plant features, including a multi-level atrium garden, vertical green walls, and custom planters. The goal was to humanize the monumental space, enhance well-being, and visually connect workspaces with nature. The greenery also contributes to WELL and BREEAM certification standards.
a model for green transformation
This project achieved BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum, with solar facades, climate-adaptive systems, and biodiversity-focused design. MOSS’s plantings support local ecosystems, improve air quality, and use efficient irrigation. As a Paris Proof monument office, it sets a benchmark for greener, healthier commercial redevelopment.
designing for connection and well-being and well-being
The design concept aimed to create a “clubhouse” atmosphere—open, collaborative, and people-first. Natural light, preserved heritage elements, and biophilic installations shaped a vibrant environment rooted in flexibility and comfort. MOSS’s greenery plays a key role in reinforcing this vision of workplace wellness and connectedness.
