New Headquarters Builds a Sense of Community Across Professional Groups

When Elcon brought its employees together in a new headquarters, the goal was clear: Everyone should feel at home. Not just the office staff, but also the many technicians who spend most of their workday out visiting customers. Ambiente created a workspace designed to strengthen the sense of community across professional groups and make it appealing and completely natural to head “home” for lunch.

Interior design with references to the core competency “
” Ambiente developed the overall interior concept for the administration, common areas, and work zones, focusing on flow, function, and cohesion throughout the building. The color palette used in the building is inspired by the colors and materials found inside cables and technical installations. In this way, there are subtle references to Elcon’s core competency throughout the building—on walls, in furniture, and in decorative elements.

The cafeteria is the heart of the building
One of the project’s most important areas was the cafeteria and the common areas. The goal was to create a vibrant building that people would want to be a part of and plan their days on the road around, so they could enjoy lunch with their colleagues. The cafeteria was therefore designed as the building’s natural gathering place, with space for breaks, informal meetings, and social activities. Materials, lighting, and furnishings were chosen with a focus on warmth, a sense of togetherness, and everyday comfort, so that employees don’t just think of the space as a cafeteria, but as a place for community throughout the day.

Sustainability in Practice
As a DGNB-certified building, sustainability was a key consideration in the project. We focused on reusing existing furniture, reupholstering design classics, and upgrading workstations with new tabletops to ensure the best possible use of resources.

The initial phases of the construction of Elcon’s headquarters took place in close collaboration with KT Erhvervsbyg A/S.