feco-feederle GmbH, which designed the L-Bank at Karlsruhe’s Schlossplatz, is among the experts in this field — particularly with its space-defining partition systems. This project also serves as a pilot space for a comprehensive New Work transformation of the bank, which employs 1,500 people. The learning and experimental environment for new forms of working and collaboration was developed in cooperation with the architectural office archis as an identity-forming workplace. To achieve this, violet tones were incorporated as a corporate color. At the same time, the iconic fan-shaped graphic of Karlsruhe’s city plan is reflected in acoustic slats and lighting structures. The question of how work should be organized — both spatially and operationally — was explored in workshops with employees. This process helped to identify requirements, needs, and potentials, leading to greater individual acceptance of the workspace. The planners even speak of a unifying “campfire character.” In practical terms, the design aims to accommodate a wide range of working styles. There are flexibly bookable, height-adjustable desks, retreat spaces, meeting niches, and open dialogue zones, as well as communicative lounge and cafeteria areas. A dedicated design area with a workbench — equipped with both analog and digital tools — supports collaborative idea development.
