TÜV Association modernises its office – and creates spaces for dialogue for the future

Change begins with the environment – as the TÜV Association impressively demonstrates in its modernised office on the banks of the River Spree in Berlin. Where once a classic cell structure with dark corridors dominated, today there is a light-flooded space for communication, concentration and collaboration. This was made possible by exceptionally close cooperation between the interior design firm Susanne Philippson, the TÜV Association and Wilkhahn.  

A modern office environment covering around 1,200 square metres has been created, offering a wide range of usage scenarios. The redesign of the K1/K2 conference area is particularly successful, with mobile glass walls and flexible furniture allowing it to be transformed from a small meeting room into a large event space. Among other things, foldable Timetable tables, the new Confair Next programme, a ‘toolbox for agile working’ and Metrik cantilever chairs, which can also be found in other work areas of the office, are used here. 

• Traditional individual offices have largely been replaced by open-plan spaces and equipped with IN office swivel chairs and flexible Confair Next rolling shelves.
• Glass cubes with Metrik cantilever chairs provide a quiet place for phone calls or meetings.
• The bistro, with Yonda lounge chairs and Occo bar stools, is now more than just a break room – it is actively used as a meeting area. 

A special milestone in the project was a joint visit by the TÜV association team to Wilkhahn's headquarters in Bad Münder. There, the future users were able to not only view the furniture, but also try it out for themselves. Through seating tests, application scenarios and discussions with product development – for example, on table solutions or media integration – it quickly became clear that Wilkhahn was not only a good fit for the project in terms of functionality, but also in terms of culture. 

 The findings from the visit were immediately incorporated into the planning. This resulted in a coordinated furnishing concept with a clear focus on agility, ergonomics and everyday practicality. From mobile, foldable conference tables and ergonomic swivel chairs to mobile media walls – all work areas and meeting zones were equipped with Wilkhahn products. A homogenous, functional and visually harmonious ensemble of furniture reflects the corporate design and, in its interaction with users, shapes the new working environment of the TÜV association.   

With the redesign of its Berlin office, the TÜV Association shows how organisations can prepare themselves for the future: with bold planning, functional design and strong partners such as Wilkhahn. The new premises not only promote productive collaboration, but also symbolise the transformation of a traditional association into an agile player in a digital world.