Cornelis Vrolijk.
Workplace renewal for
fishing company
Cornelis Vrolijk catches, farms and processes fish and seafood. Founded in 1880, the family-owned company has been based since the 1950s in the port of IJmuiden, where its quayside cold stores are fronted by an office volume.
Client
Cornelis Vrolijk
Category
Office
Scale
200 m2
Location
IJmuiden
Assignment
Refurbish office interiors; entrance hall, reception, workspaces, canteen, meeting rooms and director’s office to reflect company slogan:
'Fishers of tomorrow".
Result
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Workspaces in bright and airy ambiance,
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Canteen as a social heart welcoming all staff and visitors.
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Visual connections between spaces.
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References to sea life and shipping.
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HQ builds bridge to future, and is futureproof.
Entrance and reception areas
The new-look Cornelis Vrolijk interior hits you as soon as you walk through the main door. To the left, the hatch in the wall where visitors announced their arrival has been replaced by a friendly reception desk faced in aquatic-green tiles set on an biobased poured floor of seashells. To the right, armchairs provide an inviting waiting area. Beyond them, a glass wall visually connects the entrance hall with the new canteen.
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Transforming from a lunchroom to a central meeting place
A crucial key task was to enhance the accessibility of the canteen. The previous lunchroom primarily served the workers from the freezing house, with office workers often opting to eat at their desks. Now, the canteen has evolved beyond a traditional food service area. A social heart for staff management and visitors. The entrance is more welcoming, encouraging visitors to drop by at any time of the day, transforming it into a hub for impromptu gatherings and conversations.
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Team
Visit this place?
A space where modern functionality meets the charm of sea life and shipping, reflecting the rich heritage of this family business founded in 1880. If you want more information, contact us. We will be happy to give you more insight into the project.
