The Challenge
Clarity and insurance had been almost contradictory concepts for a long time. Consumers were always frustrated by the small print and nebulous language, yet an insurance policy is all about making them feel safe. Interpolis understood this and wanted to act on it. They built a new building, but after meeting with Erik Veldhoen they realised they needed to do something different - not just create more space.
The Tilburg offices were built to house 950 people. The second tower, scheduled for construction in 1999, was being planned. But was it necessary?
The Outcome
After careful calculations, Veldhoen determined the first building could house up to 1500 employees - meaning the second building was not necessary at all.
The shift required a completely new way of thinking about work. The first building said farewell to assigned desks and offices, which seemed like a massive leap already. However, the real revolution was the integrated approach and radical way in which the interface was introduced, keeping Interpolis's ambitions central to the concept and plan.
Results in Numbers
- 45% reduction in necessary work space
- 24% reduction in yearly occupancy costs
