Groupon – Berlin Offices

Firm
  • Client Groupon,
  • size 91,493 sqft
  • Year 2012
  • Location Berlin, Germany,
  • Industry Technology,
  • de Winder has designed the new offices of online coupon company Groupon located in Berlin, Germany.

    The new Oberwaldstrasse headquarters of this international online coupon supplierĀ replaces the four previous Berlin locations. With 800 employees, Groupon now manages all business inĀ Germany and portions of its worldwide activities from offices in the historic heart of Berlin. The building,Ā in the immediate vicinity of Hausvogteiplatz, was built in 1889 (Architect: Alfred Bohm) and originallyĀ contained a fashion house. At the end of the 20th century it served as studios for the ProSieben-Sat1 media firm.

    In the redesign for Groupon, stringent demands for different work environments required strategic handling of existing spatial relationships. With the exception of a few individual offices, the spaces are designed as open-plan offices. The design follows the concept of creating calm and clarity in the spaces,Ā despite high employee density. Different color schemes identify the function of a work area. The coloredĀ conference boxes serve as clearly recognizable orientation points in the building. On every floor specialĀ spaces such as copier facilities, kitchens and stand-ups gleam as recurring points of color.

    Design: de Winder
    Photography: Mark Seelen