Unilever has split off the margarine and spread department and will continue as an independent company called Upfield. Because of the splitting of the companies, the buildings have to be physically divided and split to two independent companies on one site.
The office space for Attic is located on the attic floor of the oldest factory building on the site. As a result, the building has historical qualities, in order to realize a contemporary landscape office, the following interventions have been made. First of all, a number of walls without architectural value have been demolished. This creates a more open space with more possibilities for the design. The different floors are connected by a void, creating an office landscape of five floors. The double wooden gable roof is now visible from different floors. The office landscape is given shape by placing various pieces of furniture. Every space has its own character within this larger concept Finally, a part of the tiled roof has been replaced for glass. The new workplaces are therefore provided with light and have a view over the river Maas. A contemporary office has been created without losing the historic character of the building.
