Case Study
Creating alternative workplace strategies for Oracle
March 8, 2018
Within a very short timeframe, Oracle plans to realise a large-scale and impressive project. The monumental office building on Nieuwevaart in Amsterdam will house the new Cloud Sales Centre, complete with a "next level" tech-oriented working environment and an innovative interior.
The challenge
Oracle is a technology-driven company from the very beginning, best known for its database system Oracle. In expanding Oracle's Cloud business, the new Cloud Sales Centre in Amsterdam plays an important role. The office, located in the centre of Amsterdam, will house some 485 sales staff.
Oracle has an ambitious schedule and asked CBRE to design a forward-thinking design for a dynamic working environment at very short notice. In addition, CBRE is allowed to manage the entire project together with Oracle's project group, with the realisation of the interior taking place simultaneously with the renewal of the façade and the shell delivery of the entire building.
The approach
First of all, a multidisciplinary team from CBRE tested the client's package of international requirements against Dutch and Amsterdam laws and regulations. This also included specific IT, security and procurement requirements. The team then designed a unique, innovative and dynamic design for the working environment to be realised according to a tight schedule.
Implementation
The implementation of the project took place during the summer holidays, which meant that most companies were closed. CBRE did not see this as an obstacle, but rather found it a challenge to find parties willing to commit to this large-scale project despite the holiday period. Work continued day and night to achieve the desired result regarding the interior. This also took into account the monumental elements of the existing building and the short time frame within which the concept had to be realised.
The result
CBRE's integrated approach ensured that all parties involved were satisfied, the deadline was met and the design of the working environment met Oracle's requirements. The interior of the Cloud Sales Center provides a dynamic balance between an innovative look and the original elements in the office building.
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