# Church-Based Workplaces This Historic Church Also Operates as the Imbull Flipit.com Office By Joanna Jdi | Published 2014-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Historic-Church References: [pkn.nl](http://www.pkn.nl/actueel/Nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/Paginas/Kerkgebouw-kan-open-blijven-door-verhuur-van-kantoorruimte.aspx) & [imbull](http://www.imbull.com) Imbull, home of [Flipit.com](http://www.flipit.com) (a global discount coupon site), is an affiliate marketing company based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Flipit.com started growing at such a rapid rate that Imbull decided to move its office to a larger space to accommodate growth. Many other companies had their eye on this gorgeous historic church called the Oranjekerk (Dutch for "orange church"), that was leasing out its renovated space to offices. The Oranjekerk is a Protestant church located in the bustling South of Amsterdam region, De Pijp. Apart from housing 50+ Imbull employees, this gorgeous [Baroque-styled building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors), which was constructed at the end of the 19th century, still operates as a church as well. We're lucky that we get to see our own work revolution unfold in such a monument that was the result of the Industrial revolution, organs humming in the background and all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Church-based Workplaces:** Exploring the trend of businesses operating out of historic churches, creating unique and inspiring work environments. - **Office Space Expansion:** The trend of businesses moving to larger spaces to accommodate rapid growth, as seen with Imbull's move to the Oranjekerk. - **Combining History and Innovation:** The trend of preserving and repurposing historic buildings, like the Oranjekerk, to house modern businesses while maintaining their original function. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Affiliate Marketing:** The affiliate marketing industry can take advantage of the trend of church-based workplaces by seeking out unique and visually appealing spaces to attract talent and create a distinct company culture. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore opportunities in the repurposing of historic buildings, such as churches, as unique office spaces for businesses in need of expansion. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can capitalize on the trend of combining history and innovation by offering services to renovate and transform historic buildings into functional and visually appealing work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Farm-Inspired Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-barn-1.md) - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Rock-Climbing Work Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-climbing-gym.md) - [Workplace-Integrated Store Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hejworkshop.md) - [Creative Floor Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Barn Restaurant Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-inainn-barn.md)