Dataflex
Powerhouse Company

CASE STUDY — POWERHOUSE COMPANY

Powerhouse Company is an award-winning international architecture firm. So when they wanted a new head office, naturally they designed it themselves. The result was the most talked-about new office building in Rotterdam in 2022: a Floating Office in the Rijnhaven in the heart of the city. It is a building that rigorously integrates forward-looking design principles into every aspect of its design, right down to those crucial details. Which is where Dataflex comes in.

Tomorrow’s building today

From its location on the water and construction process to its materialization and the possibility to break the building back down to its raw materials — the Floating Office demonstrates that tomorrow’s best design principles can be applied today.

The striking exterior of the building (parts of which are rented out to other companies and restaurants) is exciting and the interior doesn’t disappoint either. The light falling through the full glass facades creates a sense of space and continuity between exterior and interior. The layout also works well, with a ground floor meeting room and spacious upstairs workspace. The materials used for the walls, floors and reception area are luxurious yet tasteful.

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Discreet functionality

Custom-made walnut desks were commissioned from Lensvelt, so Powerhouse Company felt a better set-up for its workstation monitors, in keeping with the beautiful new space, really was a must. “Aesthetics, colour and functionality were the key selection criteria for us”, Nolly Vos explains, an architect at Powerhouse involved with the project. “We were looking for a monitor arm that had maximum functionality yet a calm, discreet appearance.”

After a first visit to the Codex, the Dataflex showroom in Rotterdam where all our product lines are on display, Powerhouse made an initial ‘shortlist’. Various setups were then put in place so the different product lines could be tested and compared with one another in terms of functionality and design. Following extensive deliberation and consultation with Dataflex’s William Bos, Powerhouse selected the Viewlite Plus single monitor arm in black.

“The Viewlite feels like a natural, inconspicuous extension of the desk,” Nolly explains, “and the dynamic arm means your monitor can be set to any position you want. They say an uncluttered head begins with an uncluttered desk, and with all cables now hidden away and no stand on the desk, these monitor arms help enormously in that respect.”

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Positive collaboration

Powerhouse was also very positive about the collaboration with Dataflex. “We’ve been very happy with the professional way the test setups were managed and especially pleased with how Dataflex contributed ideas to the project.”

Without having to compromise on functionality or design, Powerhouse now has an ergonomic monitor arm solution that not only looks great but supports a dynamic, flexible work environment.

To learn more about this project or discuss your own needs, please contact us: [email protected] or +31 180 515444.


More about Dataflex

We are a Dutch company that designs, engineers and manufactures its own ergonomic computer workplace accessories. Using sustainable materials, our high-quality products combine exceptional functionality with timeless, sophisticated design. All backed up by friendly, professional product support. We take sustainability seriously: we are our sector’s first fully CO2-neutral company and a certified B Corp. We are also valued project partners, with extensive experience delivering customised requests and a long track record collaborating with architects, interior designers, furniture manufacturers and other specialists. We take pride in exceeding partners’ expectations.