Workplaces become Experience Spaces
Interview with Ulrich Schwarz, co-founder and managing director of 21-arch GmbH
Every building is unique. It is a sign of its time, yet timeless. It expresses attitude and lifestyle, creates atmosphere, and must, especially in the commercial sector, serve functionalities at the same time. Here, 21-arch GmbH from Stuttgart excels with its solutions that pick up on trends in the working world.
"A very important issue that has led to significant changes in commercial and office buildings is digitalization," explains co-founder and CEO Ulrich Schwarz.
Offices with a Living Space Character
"Today, office spaces are understood as living spaces, the boundaries are fluid," he continues. "Another trend is moving away from meetings in official large settings. The goal here is to create alternatives that also have more of a living space character, such as coffee bars, or a seating area with a sofa and soft lighting."
Clients from various industries are realizing this new concept of work environments together with 21-arch GmbH, including hotels, industrial companies, restaurants, and even private clients.
The reference list of the Stuttgart-based company is long and includes numerous prestigious projects such as a project for Porsche AG or the Calw District Office. The company has also made its mark internationally, with projects including a solar factory in Jordan, the Börlind Flagship Store in Milan, or the Benetton competition 'Designing in Tehran'.
"Our approach is fully focused on the human aspect," explains Ulrich Schwarz the success of the company. "Higher employee satisfaction automatically means higher productivity. Our concept also applies to manufacturing facilities. Of course, the needs are different and one must develop individual concepts accordingly."
Ulrich Schwarz
Co-founder and Managing Director
"When employees feel comfortable, it means higher productivity."
Ulrich Schwarz
Co-founder and Managing Director
With this strategy, Ulrich Schwarz 21-arch is well positioned for the coming years. The company, which has already achieved a high degree of digitization, is aiming to expand its international activities. It places great value on being versatile in its operations in the future as well.