Nortura’s new Oslo Headquarters seamlessly integrates sustainability, functionality, and inclusivity within a dynamic and productive workspace. Crafted by the innovative minds at Vinter & IARK, the design reflects a commitment to employee well-being, environmental responsibility, and creative utilisation of resources, making Flokk a key partner in furnishing spaces that align with these principles.

The workspace caters to the evolving needs of a hybrid working environment, transitioning from fixed to fully free seating. Designated team areas, or "home bases," were established, accompanied by adaptable workspaces to suit individual and collaborative needs. Feedback from employees played a pivotal role in shaping additional workspaces, including a variety of meeting rooms. Vinter & IARK's analysis of workspace utilisation resulted in a layout that minimises disturbances in focused areas while fostering chance encounters, enhancing cross-team connections and innovation.

At the heart of the design is a focus on well-being, creating a functional space that nurtures employees' happiness, health, and safety. The concept of inclusivity permeates every aspect, ensuring that everyone, from office staff to factory workers and farmers, feels welcome. Nortura's commitment to this ethos is evident in the thoughtful details, such as wallpaper crafted from pressed flowers emitting the familiar rural scents of camomile and hay, room names inspired by traditional Norwegian agricultural places, and furniture upholstered with leather and wool sourced from Nortura farms.

The project also aimed to convey Nortura's company values, emphasising its pride as a Norwegian company with strong sustainable ethics. Sustainability, a cornerstone of the redesign, took centre stage with a focus on reducing environmental impact. The reuse and recycle approach played a pivotal role, with furniture either refurbished from the previous office or sourced from a specialist refurbished furniture supplier. Flokk's selection of furniture aligns seamlessly with all the project goals.