wellness-driven workplace
ZF Headquarters
ZF downsized their offices to adopt a hybrid work environment. The design team worked closely with ZF’s stakeholders to identify the key drivers and goals of the renovation focused on wellness and connectivity to create a vibrant, people-centered workplace. A variety of amenity spaces promote social connection and support a welcoming return-to-office environment.
vision
The renovation organized office space into neighborhoods based on an agile working method for up to 1,052 staff members on an average of 2 days in the office. Each neighborhood is designed with attractors, mobility, and wellness in mind–promoting collaboration, communication, and space efficiency throughout.
detail
Each neighborhood is anchored by a centrally located living room, designed to serve as the main gathering space. Developed through multiple rounds of ideation, the living room acts as an attractor in the workplace offering a balance between collaboration and relaxation. Neighborhoods also offer hoteling workstations, private offices, phone booths, and meeting rooms to support a variety of workstyles. Distinct carpet and furniture palettes support intuitive wayfinding and create a visually engaging environment.
secret
Amenity spaces were designed to encourage staff to return to the office by fostering social connection and team building. These include an auditorium for large gatherings, open cafés for casual interaction, a maker-focused innovation zone, a game room featuring a golf simulator, and a dedicated wellness and fitness center. To support both collaboration and confidentiality, glass doors are treated with transparent film that maintains openness while obscuring views of screens in conference rooms, ensuring privacy without compromising visibility.
