# Open Facade Workspaces The New Office for 'MediaXplain' Has Unobstructed Views By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediaxplain References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/i29-interior-vmx-architects-mediaxplain-office-amsterdam-08-21-2014/) & [mediaxplain.nl](http://www.mediaxplain.nl/) MediaXplain is a media agency in Amsterdam, who recently hired two firms ([i29](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view) and VXM) to build a [trendy location for its offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unorthodox-designs). The result is a chic design that takes full advantage of the views, and focuses on not obstructing this natural beauty. The office also uses inspiration from the past and present surrounding the location, as that is a prominent theme. There is quite a bit of new development in the area, however there are still plenty of reminders as to what the location used to look like. As such this aesthetic has also been preserved with the MediaCplain office, taking on an industrial influence. In terms of natural light, this space receives plenty because of the large glass facade on one side, making it easier to feel closer to the outdoors. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/i29-interior-vmx-architects-mediaxplain-office-amsterdam-08-21-2014/), [mediaxplain.nl](http://www.mediaxplain.nl/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Open Facade Workspaces:** Opportunities for innovative office designs that take advantage of natural light and unobstructed views. - **Industrial Aesthetic Design:** Opportunities for incorporating raw, industrial design elements into modern office spaces - **Location-inspired Design:** Opportunities for designing offices that are inspired by the surrounding location's past and present. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Industries can leverage innovative office designs to improve future office environments. - **Media and Advertising Agencies:** Industries can explore industrial and location-inspired office designs to align with the brand's image and goals. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Industries can take inspiration from location-inspired office designs to create a unique aesthetic within hotels and tourist destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moveable Wooden Office Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acvcscmetea.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Bright Creative Office Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-tv.md) - [Urban Skyline-View Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view.md) - [Studio-Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency-kyiv.md) - [Californian Modern Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-job.md) - [Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publicis-group.md) - [Music Industry Creative Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22re.md) - [Farm-Inspired Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-barn-1.md)