Flossbach von Storch Campus
3XN Architects
Copenhagen, Denmark
ABOUT
The FvS Campus is a transformative concept designed as the new headquarters for Flossbach von Storch, a prominent financial institution headquartered in Cologne, Germany. More than just an office complex, this project redefines the concept of a corporate campus by integrating generous, inviting public spaces into the urban fabric.
Thoughtfully designed to harmonize with its surroundings, FvS Campus will serve not only as a workspace for employees but as a welcoming destination for Cologne's residents. The campus merges professional functionality with community-focused design, enhancing the cityscape while providing an accessible, open environment for the public to enjoy. This vision exemplifies a modern approach to corporate architecture, balancing private enterprise with civic engagement and environmental sensitivity.
ROLE
Lead Designer
CLIENT
Hotel Ryttergården
PROGRAM
Commercial Tower & Parking Garage
LOCATION
Cologne, Germany
STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2024
Bio-Factor Design, "Soft" Spots & Network
Green Plan
FvS Campus emphasizes sustainability and community wellbeing through the integration of bio-factors, soft spots, and an accessible transportation network. Green spaces and native plants are woven throughout the campus, community-focused spaces designed for relaxation, social interaction, and mental wellness, offer areas where employees and residents alike can unwind. Additionally, the campus is structured around a network that prioritizes bike paths and pedestrian walkways, ensuring safe, eco-friendly transit options that connect seamlessly to the surrounding city.
Strategy and Design Approach
The FvS Campus has been conceived as a vertical tower, a strategic choice to maximize green space at ground level. By building upwards, the design liberates a substantial portion of the site for lush landscaping, creating a vibrant, open area that can be enjoyed by both the company’s employees and the local community.
Exterior View
This vertical approach not only preserves precious urban land for public use but also allows for expansive garden spaces, shaded seating areas, and natural pathways that invite people to gather, relax, and connect with nature.
Section East-West
Office Plans
The tower structure itself offers views over these green areas, reinforcing the project's commitment to blending urban functionality with environmental consciousness, and setting a new standard for sustainable, community-centered architecture.
Entrance View
East & West Elevation
Interior Lobby View
Interior Lobby View
