BarentsKrans Architect Hofman Dujardin Architects Client BarentsKrans Where The Hague, Netherlands What 56,000 total square feet on five floors Cost/sf Withheld at client's request For a full project source list, see page 162 or visit contractdesign.com. Key Design Highlights Two atriums provide both natural light and a central gathering place for employees. A helix staircase connecting all levels also serves as a dramatic focal point. The material palette is neutral and includes natural wood, marble, and acoustic plaster. A mix of open and glassenclosed workspaces offers a compromise between generational preferences. The building (left, top) had previously housed a series of offices for the Ministry of Justice. A circular reception desk (left, middle) is centered within the expansive lobby. Spaces adjoining the atriums (left, bottom) are either glass-fronted or open with balconies. Long worktables and bookshelves are located on the ground floor within each atrium (opposite). 108 contractdesign.com may 2014http://www.contractdesign.com http://www.contractdesign.com