In Berlin, the completed MTV Networks Headquarters interior was designed by design studio dan pearlman to promote “working while enjoying life”.

"Working and Taking Breaks in Style | Work-Life-Balance at MTV Networks in Berlin" was the motto for developing the Interior-design and re-organization of the reception, meeting and break areas of the new Headquarters of MTV Networks on the Spree. A long-held wish of employees becomes a reality and a once gloomy office complex on the Spree can finally function as the head offices.

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MTV Networks Headquarters, image courtesy dan pearlman | Photo by diephotodesigner.de

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Working and Taking Breaks in Style | Work-Life-Balance at MTV Networks in Berlin

Interior-design and re-organization of the reception, meeting and break areas of the new Headquarters of MTV Networks on the Spree

MTV Networks’ personnel can rejoice: with the redesigned and newly organized reception, meeting and break room areas at MTV Headquarters, a long-held wish of employees becomes a reality and a once gloomy office complex on the Spree can finally function as the head offices.

MTV Networks Headquarters, image courtesy dan pearlman | Photo by diephotodesigner.de

dan pearlman was asked to perform their magic and created an "axis of inspiration" by opening up the entire center area on the first floor from the northern to the southern façade. Today the spacious atrium serves as a "Brand Garden" with seating for taking breaks or informal meetings, which can accommodate up to 250 employees.

The interior design and materials relate to the identity of the MTV Networks (Germany) logo with its characteristic font and the colours dark brown, white, and yellow. They are referenced and translated creatively in the design of the reception area, the lobby, and the café as well as in the atrium and the kitchenettes.

MTV Networks Headquarters, image courtesy dan pearlman | Photo by diephotodesigner.de

Greater freedom of movement and an equal variety of unique as well as private retreat zones contribute to a better work-life balance at the workplace. Whether eating lunch in the Network Kitchen, in the Blue Lounge or in the Brand Garden under a stylized canopy of leaves, there are ample choices for taking time out during the workday. Fans of table tennis or table football can of course be found in the Sport Lounge.

MTV Networks Headquarters, image courtesy dan pearlman | Photo by diephotodesigner.de

The abstract tree parasols and several different seating isles refer to the self-contained "corporate" design and use of materials in the entrance area. The overall picture of the "garden" is rounded up by the interaction of the large airspace-leaves installation and the "vertical green" spaces as well as small details, such as felt stones as open seating isles.

MTV Networks Headquarters, image courtesy dan pearlman | Photo by diephotodesigner.de

For the realization of the project dan pearlman mainly worked with the two executive companies "artis möbel objekte raumkonzepte gmbh" and "KRAUSS Baugesellschaft mbH Berlin". The "KRAUSS Baugesellschaft mbH Berlin" (KRAUSS construction company) took the entire space-creating reconstructions of floors, walls and ceilings, from the color design to the implementation of the light. The "möbel objekte raumkonzepte gmbh" (furniture objects spatial-concepts company) realized the concept of the new work-life-balance at MTV with the whole interior decoration by stylish furniture and umbrellas. In addition, the entire team was supported by the Lindemann projekt.net GmbH & Co KG in researching and supplying the right furniture.

+ About dan pearlman

dan pearlman is a strategic creative agency, working interdisciplinary across the areas of brand and leisure, strategy and implementation.

The agency differentiates itself through its holistic approach, combining strengths from twelve different fields: Branding, Research & Innovation, Internal Branding, Brand Experiences, Fairs & Events, Retail, Visual Communication, Motion, Public Relations, Hospitality, Leisure and Zoo.

40 people contribute to the development and implementation of holistic solutions, enabling 360° Communication. If shop design, architecture for fairs and exhibitions or 3D Visualization – dan pearlman provides everything from the initial concept to the final execution under one roof.

+ Project credits / data

Project: MTV Networks Headquarters
Location: MTV Headquarters in Berlin, Germany
Agency: dan pearlman Markenarchitektur GmbH | http://www.danpearlman.com
Client: MTV Networks
Photography: diephotodesigner.de

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Yill is an innovative mobile energy storage unit designed by Werner Aisslinger. It will be presented by Younicos during the Milan Design Week 2011.

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Younicos will present the mobile energy storage unit Yill at the design week in Milan
Concept for environmentally sustainable and mobile work spaces of the future

With the premiere of the cordless energy storage unit Yill during the Milan Design Week 2011, Berlin based renewable energy company Younicos will show its vision of the environmentally sustainable and mobile working environment of the future. From April 12 to 17, architects, interior architects, designers and the public are invited to visit the Younicos garage and to experience firsthand how storage units and thus green energy can be integrated in modern buildings. Conceived by Werner Aisslinger, a designer from Berlin, Yill is a white monowheel with the look and feel of a contemporary design object and real practical benefits: it can autonmously supply a modern workstation with energy for two to three days.

Yill is a small mobile energy storage unit, which can supply modern workstations with 300 Watts of electricity without cords or cables through its rechargeable lithium titanium batteries. Yill allows those, who generate their own electricity from renewable resources, to completely disconnect from traditional power grids even during days without a ray of sunlight. But even when charged by plugging to traditional energy sources, Yill supports the transformation towards a sustainable energy economy. It effortlessly integrates awareness of sustainability into everyday office life and provides space for more renewable energies by storing surplus power.

+ Designer: Werner Aisslinger, presented by Younicos

Yill mobile energy storage unit, image courtesy Younicos + Werner Aisslinger

Yill mobile energy storage unit, image courtesy Younicos + Werner Aisslinger