IPEC Europe, Brussels

Team

Fixed Workspots: 6

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Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Objectives

Welcoming environment that inspires the team to be productive and connected

Space

Size: 134 m²

Year: 2019

Location: Brussels

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Relocation and office redesign for IPEC by Space Refinery

Regardless of the space limitations and precise requirements, thanks to creativity and ingenuity, we helped IPEC Europe build a timeless and elegant workspace that ticks all the boxes.

Top 3 priorities

Comfortable spaces to work
Multifunctional spaces that can host different activities
Reflecting the brand mission and vision

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Look & feel

Inspiring and welcoming

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Special touches

Custom angled wooden partitions
Clocks that show different global times
Dedicated standing desks
Alexa-powered sound system in the bathroom
Custom millwork at the entry area
Branded custom privacy stickers

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Tailored areas

Flexible boardroom for workshops
Open kitchen and café area

The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC) for Europe has one clear mission: quality excipients for medicines. They develop and promote guidelines to create the appropriate quality and functionality standards to improve patient safety.

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We're so happy to work in this wonderful office! We feel good here, it’s so much better than our previous space. It’s a pleasure to come everyday.

Carole, Managing Director

The Context

IPEC Europe’s new space was practically empty and lifeless. One wall separated a meeting room and a tiny, enclosed kitchen. They were eager to change that empty box and create spaces for different activities. The new office also had to reflect the new branding of the company.

Their list of requirements was clear:

A board room for 16 people
A private office for the Managing Director
A small room for calls and collaborative work
A nice kitchen
An entry lounge

All of that in only 140m2!

IPEC Europe's new office with cozy and modern design

Biophilic design, focus on productivity and collaboration by Space Refinery

The Outcome

We let natural light flow throughout the space by integrating glass and see-through partitions. The wood and the plants help make the team feel at home by creating a peaceful and warm working environment.

The existing kitchen underwent a significant transformation as we opened the space and redesigned the room into a kitchen and a café.

Since the Managing Director wanted an informal space inside her office for impromptu meetings with her team, we created a space with comfy lounge furniture decorated with artwork and plants. The wall’s accent color is brand inspired and was specifically chosen for its positive effect.