# Converted Office Lofts The 'REWE Digital' Office Space Provides a Playful Open Plan By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-loft References: [officesnapshots](https://officesnapshots.com/2016/10/10/rewe-digital-offices-cologne/) This office loft space was created from a [historic building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors) that has been around since 1874. The office was designed for 'REWE Digital' by the architecture firm LEPEL & LEPEL. The workspace had to be modernized significantly in order to counter the historical remnants of the building it is placed in. It features an [open plan space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq) with ample lighting, space for employees and some private offices and meeting rooms. The loft area is in the form of a balcony that employees can use to work, collaborate and relax while playful kitchen designs add a quirky element to the space. This office loft space manages to create ample space for employees and as a result, the illusion of some privacy while working. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 14% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Converted Office Lofts:** Exploring the creative repurposing of historic buildings into modern office spaces. - **Open Plan Workspace Design:** Embracing the trend of spacious and collaborative office environments. - **Playful Office Design:** Incorporating quirky and interactive elements to inspire creativity and employee well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Opportunity for firms to specialize in transforming historic structures into innovative and functional office spaces. - **Real Estate:** Potential market for repurposing historic buildings into attractive and unique office spaces that appeal to businesses. - **Furniture and Office Supplies:** Demand for furniture and supplies that cater to open plan workspaces, encouraging collaboration and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textile-Transformed Parisian Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isabelle-heilmann.md) - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md) - [Warm Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten.md) - [Creative Floor Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency.md) - [Music Industry Creative Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22re.md) - [Vibrantly Designed German Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitrahaus-loft.md) - [Collaborative Bright Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-office-loft.md) - [Exposed Wooden Beam Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft.md) - [Reinvented Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad.md)