# Futuristic Corporate Lairs The BP RR Headquarters by GROUP A Challenges Traditional Office Spaces By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bp-rr-headquarters References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/bp-rr-headquarters) & [groupa.nl](http://www.groupa.nl/index.php?top=22&mid=3&item=21&breed=) The BP RR Headquarters by GROUP A is a dynamically designed office building. This open office environment features an abundance of [transparent spaces and collaborative work areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emit-technologies), meant to symbolize the transparency of the oil refinery organization. When creating this office, architects struggled in creating a space free from the possibility of explosion, shielding the north side of the building while giving its opposing facade a vast and beautiful ribbon window. Fitting into its surrounding natural environment, the [futuristic structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone) resembles a secret lair. Situated under a man-made hill, the architecture piece mimics Rotterdam's mountainous topography. The BP RR Headquarters by GROUP A challenges traditional design ideals, creating a [contemporary office environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-capital-warsaw-office) that stays true to its corporate image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dynamic Office Designs:** Architects are exploring ways to create open, collaborative and transparent office spaces, using solutions that challenge traditional design ideals. - **Safety and Sustainability:** Designing office buildings that are safe, rugged and sustainable is becoming an important aspect of modern corporate architecture. - **Natural Environment Integration:** Office buildings that use natural elements like hills, trees and rivers are becoming increasingly popular, providing a unique and sustainable connection to the surrounding environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Innovative materials, techniques, and designs are offering opportunities for architects to build dynamic, safe, and sustainable office spaces that enhance productivity and aesthetics. - **Energy:** Energy companies like BP can benefit from futuristic office designs that promote transparency, sustainability and safety, while also providing a stimulating and productive environment for their employees. - **Construction:** Incorporating natural elements and sustainable materials in building construction can reduce environmental footprint and future development costs, offering innovative solutions to the construction industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Industrial Waterfront Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nderkleiva.md) - [Curved London Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-electric-boulevard.md) - [Modern Deco Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newgen.md) - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md) - [Bright Soda-Brand Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-hbc-headquarters.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md)