McAfee
Location:
Schiphol - Rijk, Amsterdam
Value:
£5.7m (6.5m Euros)
Size:
16,000 sq ft
Duration:
9 Weeks
Area Sq was appointed by global security software leader McAfee to design and fit-out their 16,000 sq ft EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam.
McAfee's brief was to design an uncompromising, contemporary high end scheme reflecting their strong brand identity and showcasing cutting edge technology. Despite the project providing multiple challenges and significant scope of works totalling £5.7m, the client set a timescale of just nine weeks.
The building comprises of two floors, each of 8,000 sq ft, which were stripped to core. The first floor required a flexible staff environment including offices, meeting rooms, informal meeting spaces and break-out facilities. Central to the ground floor was the first Executive Briefing Centre (EBC) in Europe, which enables McAfee to showcase and demonstrate their software products to clients and senior EMEA executives.
The 26-chair boardroom located on the ground floor features a state-of-the-art audio visual installation, a bespoke Corian table with in-built microphones and Interstuhl red leather "Silver" range of chairs, giving a professional and elegant environment.
James Geekie, Senior Designer at Area Sq comments: "The scheme has been designed to emphasise the state-of-the-art technology used within the space and make a real statement. The excellent relationship developed with McAfee through numerous fit-out projects across Europe, has enabled us to work faster and deliver an uncompromising design solution".
Steve Warner, EMEA Real Estate Manager at McAfee enthuses: "Area Sq has created a stunning environment where we are proud to take our clients. The Area Sq team was extremely efficient and did an incredible job in delivering a sixteen weeks program in an occupied building in just nine weeks without compromising on quality."
