The future of work is characterised by an unprecedented speed of change. The boundaries of physical presence have been lifted. Technological innovations, new business models and changing markets require employees and employers alike to be constantly willing to adapt and develop. Traditional offices are becoming relics of days gone by, while flexible working environments are gaining the upper hand. The international company DACHSER from Kempten is facing up to this change. A work, meeting and learning centre for employees and guests from all over the world is being built on around 33,000 m² on the Nordspange in Kempten. The focus here is on exchange, inspiration and innovation. In short, a flexibly customisable “Dachser Network Campus” that has it all.
The connecting element
2 + 2 = More space. How do you create a coherent and harmonious extension of two existing buildings with two new buildings? By combining past and future, tradition and innovation. The result is an architectural ensemble of identity and vision. And more space for encounters, knowledge transfer, inspiration and innovation. The core and central element is the Magistrale, which connects all the buildings.
| Service phases: LPH 1 – 5 (6 – 9) |
| Total area: approx. 33,000 m² |
| Employees: approx. 2,000 |
| Partner office structural engineering: Kuhn Stachel Uhlig Architects |
| Overall responsibility: DACHSER Construction & Real Estate |
Reception area
Central point of arrival and brand world
#2 Restaurant & BarRestaurant & espresso bar
Culinary diversity as a marketplace with approx. 400 seats
#3 FitnessHealthcare sector
Medical care and fitness on over 300 square metres
#5 BistroBistro
Extensive range to take away or for a quick lunch
#6 ForumForum
Multifunctional meeting room with up to 400 seats
#7 IT Service PointIT Service Point
Central IT shop, training courses and exhibition space
#8 AcademyAcademy
Training area with seminar rooms, workshop areas and video studio
#8 AcademyAcademy
Training area with seminar rooms, workshop areas and video studio
The human being in focus
Welche Maßnahmen können ergriffen werden, um eine Arbeitsumgebung zu schaffen, in der Austausch, Zusammenarbeit und Kreativität gedeihen? Mithilfe einer großzügigen und durchdachten Gestaltung, die den Mensch in den Mittelpunkt setzt. Besondere Highlights der Innenarchitektur sind zum einen die Magistrale, die im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes, für einen ununterbrochenen Datenfluss zwischen den Gebäuden sorgt, sowie der große Veranstaltungsraum im Herzen des Campus. Hier finden Vorträge, Konferenzen und kreative Workshops statt.
Für das körperliche und geistige Wohlergehen finden sich neben den Arbeitsbereichen unterschiedliche Gastro-Konzepte, sowie ein IT-Shop und ein eigener Health-Bereich. Der großzügige Außenbereich lädt zur Erholung und zum Arbeiten im Freien ein.
Modular office planning
Flexibility, modularity, space efficiency and breaking up outdated structures. All of these topics were explored in joint workshops and the Flex-Office principle. In a flex office, employees can group together and meet depending on their area of activity and project. As part of a participatory needs assessment, there were 24 office modules to choose from, which could be customised according to department. Open-plan areas, modular furniture, intelligent technology and innovative meeting spaces enliven the areas and promote collaboration between the teams.
Holistic campus development: from architectural planning to marketing support
The project initially focussed on campus planning, in which a strategic and sustainable development of the site was designed. Workshops and target group analyses were used to precisely identify the needs of future user groups and incorporate them into the project. On this basis, the concepts for the various building areas were developed and the functional and design elements were integrated into a coherent overall concept. This was followed by the design and implementation planning, during which detailed plans for the construction work were drawn up. These planning topics were flanked by the conception of the guidance system for the entire campus, as well as the creation of various videos and visualisations to support corporate communication.
