DSM HQ | Maastricht

Category
Interior Garden Design

Client: 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

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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

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

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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