# Sparse Industrial Workspaces This Industrial Office Takes Advantage of its Location By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-office References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/08/22/office-05-by-i29-interior-architects-and-vmx-architects/) & [i29.nl](http://www.i29.nl/) i29 Interior Architects partnered with VMX Architects to design the [industrial office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad) for MediaXplain, a media agency based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The industrial aesthetic was not chosen at random; rather, it relates to the history of the area. The raw concrete walls and [open floor plan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq) of the office were accompanied by rough oak wood, a concrete carpet, grey ceilings, black surfaces and an industrial staircase that ties the look together. An open facade featuring angular glass panels offers employees unobstructed views of the [old Port of Amsterdam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq), completing the bold, uncompromising vision. Employees sit at large oak desks which overlook the port. Meanwhile, a private segment consisting of offices, meeting rooms and a pantry is located at the rear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 11% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Industrial Aesthetic:** Opportunities for creative office design through the incorporation of industrial design elements. - **Workspace Location:** The incorporation of the location's history and surroundings into workspace design for an immersive experience. - **Open Floor Plans:** The use of open floor plans in office design to encourage collaboration and creativity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Innovative approaches to industrial design elements can be utilized in office and workspace designs to create unique and immersive environments. - **Real Estate:** Location-specific design elements can be incorporated into workspace design, making real estate more attractive to potential tenants or buyers. - **Technology and Media:** Incorporating unique design elements into workspaces can stimulate creativity, innovation, and productivity among technology and media employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Creative Office Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-tv.md) - [Studio-Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency-kyiv.md) - [Farm-Inspired Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-barn-1.md) - [Wired Grid Open Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scienceio.md) - [Music Industry Creative Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22re.md) - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Californian Modern Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-job.md) - [Urban Skyline-View Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view.md) - [Creative Floor Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency.md)