DSM HQ | Maastricht
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Interior Garden DesignClient: DSM Firmemich
Location: Maastricht
Design Year: 2022
Installation: 2023
Project: Biophilic Design in the Interior and Exterior
Architect: BroekBakema
Green Architect: Makers of Sustainable Spaces
Parties Involved: MVD Spek, Gronn, Vivara Pro, Unitura, Fokkema & Partners, BroekBakema
Photos: Architectuurfotografie, Norbert van Onna
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MOSS redefined the working experience at the DSM Headquarters in Maastricht by integrating biophilic design and sustainability on many levels. With plants integrated across workspaces, meeting rooms, and shared areas, the DSM headquarters now has a restorative atmosphere, with biophilic elements such as:
- An indoor atrium with diverse plant species
- Planters on cabinets, green dividers, and vertical plant walls to ensure connection to nature
- A restaurant with green elements to create a lush social environment
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The headquarters aligns with WELL AP and BREEAM ecological efficiency standards by prioritizing air quality, water efficiency, and occupant access to nature:
- 75% of workstations and rooms feature a direct line of sight to plants, water, or green spaces
- Rooftop terraces support local ecosystems with indigenous plant species, bird and bat nesting houses, and pollinator-friendly flowers
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Sustainability is embedded in every detail of DSM Headquarters, and MOSS’s approach ensures that DSM’s green spaces are adaptable to evolving needs. Elements such as movable planters and modular green installations allow spaces to be reconfigured. It is more than just an office—it’s a model for green workplaces, converging architecture and nature to create a sustainable, thriving environment.
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