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Central staircase in DSM-Firmenich Maastricht atrium with integrated planting, café seating, and natural daylight in a biophilic office environment

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 future-proof workspace.

Sustainable courtyard garden at DSM-Firmenich Maastricht with biodiversity planting, curved seating, and modern office façade

greening the interior and exterior

We designed 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 and visually connect workspaces with nature. 

DSM-Firmenich Maastricht office façade with integrated landscape design, outdoor seating, and biodiverse planting in a sustainable campus setting
Biophilic atrium at DSM-Firmenich Maastricht combining historic brick architecture with modern sustainable office design and integrated indoor greenery

a model for green transformation

This project achieved BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum, with solar facades, climate-adaptive systems, and biodiversity-focused design. As a Paris Proof monument office, it sets a benchmark for greener, healthier commercial redevelopment.

Multi-level atrium with integrated greenery at DSM-Firmenich Maastricht showing biophilic office design, open staircases, and daylight-filled interior architecture
Biophilic atrium at DSM-Firmenich headquarters Maastricht featuring integrated indoor planting, seating areas, and natural daylight in a sustainable office interior

connection and well-being

The design concept aimed to create a “clubhouse” atmosphere that feels open, collaborative. Natural light, preserved heritage elements, and biophilic installations create a vibrant atmosphere. 

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Green courtyard edge at DSM-Firmenich Maastricht with native planting, pedestrian walkway, and sustainable office landscape design
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