# Angled Atrium Workplaces The B/S/H Office is Designed to be Light and Airy By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bsh-office References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/08/03/bsh-office-by-william-mcdonough-partners-and-ddock/) & [mcdonoughpartners](http://www.mcdonoughpartners.com/) The B/S/H Office is a blend of geometric with organic features that seamlessly meet at the central atrium. As visitors and employees walk into the building, they are met by lush greenery-clad walls and [open-concept offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq). Designed by William McDonough + Partners in collaboration with D/DOCK, the headquarters resides in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Varying meeting rooms overlook the airy, [four-story atrium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable). The architects and designers have integrated a number of [sustainable features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tegeta), including a green wall and sun-seeking roof that maximizes natural daylight. The office comes equipped with a bar and restaurant where employees can sit back and conduct impromptu meetings. There is also a cooking school where the brand's home appliances are put to the test. Offering employees and visitors an eye-catching experience, the B/S/H Office is a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric-organic Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to further explore the blend of geometric with organic features in building design, potentially creating unique and visually appealing workspaces. - **Sustainable Workspace:** There is a growing demand for sustainable workspaces, providing an opportunity for companies to implement eco-friendly features into their offices to attract environmentally conscious employees. - **Integrated Workspace Amenities:** Providing amenities such as cooking schools and communal spaces within the workspace can foster collaboration and creativity, leading to increased productivity. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can capitalize on the trend of Geometric-Organic Architecture by offering innovative building designs for businesses looking to create visually appealing and unique workspaces. - **Green Technology and Energy Efficiency:** Companies specializing in eco-friendly technologies can partner with businesses to implement sustainable features into their offices, providing green solutions that align with companies' environmental values. - **Food and Hospitality:** The integrated bar and restaurant within the B/S/H Office serve as an example of how food and hospitality industries can expand into office spaces to create a welcoming and productive environment for employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Creative Office Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-tv.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Nature Integrated Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office.md) - [Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-workplace.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Studio-Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency-kyiv.md) - [Warm Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Home-Inspired Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harella-house.md)