Thanks to the right veneer choices, dreams become reality

Creating your own atmosphere

Eight floors. Eight different worlds spread across two different buildings. That is an apt description for the new headquarters of L-house of loyalty located in the former KPN building in Den Bosch.

"Transforming a former KPN telephone building into the new headquarters of L-house of loyalty concerns our most complete assignment to date," reveals Bert Voss, owner of the Eindhoven-based architectural firm of the same name.

Collaboration

L-House of loyalty is an international organization that creates loyalty campaigns. In doing so, it uses the kitchen- and food-related savings promotions soccer plates and other actions that retailers organize to retain customers. Voss Architecture from Eindhoven was commissioned to turn the building into the most beautiful and finest office in the Netherlands. Looking at the final result, one cannot help but conclude that Voss succeeded. In the realization, the architectural firm worked with a number of partners, such as engineering firm Sweegers + de Bruijn BV, Smeulders Interieurgroep, H&S Interieurbouw and Kuiper Holland, specialist in veneer. Voss looks back on the project with pride. His company provided the architectural design for both the exterior and interior, furnishings, upholstery, fixed furniture work, project management and construction supervision. "Each floor was given its own world theme. That was the reason to contact Kuiper Holland. They have an extensive range of unique veneers. As a customer, you have enormous possibilities to pick out your own badges."

Voss Architecture was awarded the commission as a continuation of a long-standing collaboration with the founders of L-House of loyalty having previously worked for L-Founders. "It is always our goal to make the client's dream come true. Time and again, for us, both the interior and the exterior are the focus. It's all about the whole and every detail is important to achieve the best result, an optimal living or working environment." 

Own vibe

As an international company, L-Founders had the desire to make various atmospheres from around the world visible in the building. To create the desired hospitality, each floor has its own "vibe. Latin fervor, California wine, Asian and Italian flavors, American Industrial, Japanese serenity and Dutch sobriety. Thanks to the use of mostly natural materials, it was possible to seamlessly blend the various atmospheres. Some fixed pieces of furniture were executed in different ways, each time with different materials and a different color. Furthermore, floors of the same type of wood were laid in different patterns on the different floors. 

Veneer Choice

Kuiper Holland's role was essential in providing these eight floors with their own atmosphere. Voss has been working with this veneer specialist for fifteen years. "They have unique veneers and give professional advice; for example, how the material develops and behaves when processed. As a customer, you get all the space you need to just make your own choices. After we selected a number of veneers, Kuiper made 60 x 80 centimeter plates. With these we went to the client to substantiate the choices. Among the choices were Italian walnut for the sideboards and bamboo veneer for the Asian style. Each veneer chosen had to properly reflect the feel of the particular theme."

Inspire

Throughout the office, the concept of inspiration is central. And that is an essential aspect for Bert Voss. Because in addition to being the owner of Voss Architecture, he is also the man behind Mister Voss. The experimental interior design label that develops, designs and sells timeless design. "It is not a store, however, where people can buy products, we actually make complete projects. Because, as mentioned, the total picture of interior and exterior is our focus. Not only in the renovation of this building, but also in the many other projects we do. Quirky, stylish and unique."