POHL cz headquarters

The family business POHL cz is among the significant Czech construction companies. Its new headquarters is conceived as the company's flagship, combining the practical demands of administrative operations with the need for its own representation. The architecture of the building is influenced not only by its location in a suburban industrial area but also by the company's traditions and the construction sector in which it operates. The open ground floor allows for permeability across the large plot.
On the two floors above, combined open-space and cell offices are located. Strip windows, a concrete skeleton, and a modular partition system enable a flexible floor plan layout. The highest recessed floor with a continuous terrace is designated for the company's management. The entire building is connected by a spiral staircase.
The construction intentionally adopts some industrial elements from construction focused on underground structures. The façade is clad in corrugated corten sheets, referencing sheet piles and retaining walls for collectors. Even the rounded cores and façade cladding are reminders of technological facilities. The solution for internal installations is also inspired by technology, with exposed installations that are neatly woven in constrained technical spaces, literally as in a submarine. Special emphasis was placed on balancing spatial possibilities with a pleasant working environment during the design. The industrial character of the surroundings is further supported by the selection of new vegetation and the planting of deep window sills, terraces, and roofs with climbing and cascading plants in contrast to the rusty façade.