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Oasen Gouda

Oasen

Located at Nieuwe Gouwe Oostzijde in the Nieuwe Park West business area, the site of Oasen can be seen as an oasis within an oasis. This plot is characterized by a lavish amount of surrounding greenery and water. In the design vision, the unique identity of Oasen as a water-supplying company is central; the water itself is subtly integrated not only through the tactility of materials but also by placing actual water features prominently within the meeting area.

  • project

    OASEN

  • client

    OASEN Gouda

  • size

    5500m2

  • period

    2024 – Today

  • project architects

    Jeroen Steenvoorden, Juliet Manrho

  • project Team

    Olivier Cleijsen, Lucy Lever-Brine, Henrik Holte

  • status

    TO

  • renders

    Absent Matter

Design and Space Utilization


The heart of the meeting area is the new atrium. This former outdoor space forms the natural axis between the entrance zone and the garden to the west. Covered by an innovative technical atrium roof, it subtly allows daylight, air, and spaciousness to enrich this green gathering place for employees. The materialization, green fill, and overall experience of the atrium make it a place where one feels the outdoor green environment yet remains an integral part of the entire meeting and restorative area.

The layout of the work area facilitates new connections and enables the ‘flow’ of people, thereby fostering encounters and collaboration. The design concept relies on an intuitive arrangement of floor plans ranging from quiet to bustling areas, offering a diversity of suitable workspaces and atmospheres. 

On the fourth floor, a reduced-size meeting/workshop pavilion has been reintroduced, providing Oasen a low-cost opportunity to also take advantage of this unique location with views over the city and the green retention roof for more private discussions outside the meeting area. The materialization concept uses timeless sustainable materials that uniquely complement the theme of the water landscape and add identity to the place.