Blog Courtesy of Blocher Partners
Located within the former GETRAG industrial site near Ludwigsburg railway station, the AOK Project House redefines the idea of a contemporary workplace by transforming a former warehouse into a flexible and human-centred workspace prototype.
Designed by Blocher partners for AOK Baden-Württemberg, the 1,473 sqm project was developed to support project-based work while offering employees maximum freedom to shape their working environment according to their daily needs.
The spatial concept balances communication, collaboration and privacy through a wide variety of zones, including creative and idea spaces, quiet work areas, dining and relaxation zones, a sports field and separate retreat spaces. This flexible layout allows employees to move fluidly throughout the workplace and adapt their environment depending on task, mood or activity.
Inspired by AOK’s “gesundnah” philosophy — meaning “close to health” — the design integrates natural references throughout the interior. Green carpets, hanging plants, wood finishes and cardboard wall coverings create a calming atmosphere that promotes wellbeing and productivity. A generous glazed façade floods the interior with daylight, supporting the natural circadian rhythm and enhancing the overall workplace experience.
An intuitive orientation system, developed in collaboration with communication agency typenraum, further strengthens the user experience by helping employees navigate the space naturally and intuitively.
With its blend of flexibility, wellbeing and industrial character, the AOK Project House demonstrates how adaptive reuse can create future-focused workplaces centred around people and experience.