Rockfon Completes Renovation of Roermond Office

Participatory Research with Judith Muijtjens

The research process of the office renovation began by sourcing feedback and ideas from employees across all departments. The team members primarily expressed interest in having access to both quiet areas and collaboration zones in a modern office model. They were also curious to see the acoustic performance of Rockfon products in action around them.

Following an extensive participatory research process, the concept of an activity-based office emerged – one that would provide team members with ample working space options to choose from.

“Collaboration, togetherness, and the human dimension have been central from the very beginning,” said Judith Muijtjens, alluding to the human-centric design approach at the core of the office renovation. “This is evident in the design which is genuinely tailored to the employees.”

The colour palette was developed based on evidence-based learnings. Calming blue tones across workstations help enhance concentration, and in the central product showcase space, invigorating green tones inspire the team and reflect the biophilic ethos of the new design collection. The entrance, work cafe, and brainstorming room feature energising red tones, whereas yellow tones at the entrance bring in cheer and light-heartedness.”

Completing the Office Renovation with Acoustic Comfort

With the exception of the columns and outer walls, the existing design was entirely stripped away. 20 to 30 percent of new usable space was generated by moving away from a traditional layout that was dominated by private offices and corridors. A total area of 700 m2 became the foundation for the new office.

To optimise the acoustic environment in the open workspace, Judith Muijtjens collaborated with the acoustic consultancy Level Acoustics.

“The various workspaces seamlessly flow into one another, promoting interaction without inconveniencing colleagues with ringing phones, noisy conversations, and other distractions,” said Judith Muijtjens.”

Various Rockfon solutions, including Eclipse ceiling islands, Color-all tiles, Canva wall panels, and Lamella wooden wall systems, were carefully chosen to provide acoustic comfort while optimizing space.

The Success of the Office Renovation

Since the re-opening of the Rockfon office in Roermond, employees have been coming in more frequently despite the availability of work-from-home options – attesting to the success of Judith Muijtjens’ renovation concept.

“The new office has been open for weeks now and I have yet to encounter anyone who is dissatisfied,” said Dezaire. “Team members can now personally experience the value of excellent acoustic comfort and see how our products shape it.”

“The outcome is remarkable,” added facility manager Marcel Hundscheidt. “Initial plans are already underway to extend such an activity-based concept to other departments and buildings within ROCKWOOL Group,” he said.