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Sumitomo Chemical Europe is part of a global Japanese concern that contributes to a better quality of life with innovative chemical solutions. They wanted more than just an office for their new location on the fifth floor of Park 7. It needed to be an inspiring place where people feel good, ideas flow, and collaboration is natural. From vision to reality Wendy Lebegge, Facility Manager at Sumitomo Chemical Europe, explains, “We wanted an environment where our people immediately feel at home and that truly suits our corporate culture. CAPTIF Office Architects designed the concept and we turned to Pami for the furniture. Pami understood our vision immediately and worked very efficiently. The fact they are a Belgian company was an added advantage: short chain, personal contact, and an approach that really works.” Sustainability centre stage A key challenge within this project was reusing existing furniture. For Sumitomo Chemical Europe, sustainability is an essential part of their identity. “We absolutely wanted to avoid losing good furniture. Pami helped us to find a good balance: a mix of old and new furniture, beautifully matching our Japanese corporate culture as well as the new interior concept.” The result? The end result is a modern, warm, and functional office environment where employees feel at home and enjoy working together. The combination of existing and new furniture not only creates an aesthetic finish, it also reflects Sumitomo Chemical Europe’s values: respect for people, the environment, and the future. With their new site at Park 7, Sumitomo Chemical Europe is looking confidently to the future. “Our new office provides an inspiring environment for collaboration and innovation. We look forward to welcoming our employees, partners, and customers here in this new chapter.”

Assuralia, a professional association of insurance companies in Belgium, introduced teleworking after Covid, as many did. However, they soon discovered that their existing building was not suitable to this way of working. “As a professional association, our employees hold a lot of meetings. So we needed spaces in which they could attend online meetings, but also where they could collaborate. And of course, spaces where they could work in peace and quiet for maximum concentration,” says Melissa Thirion, life and health advisor at Assuralia. “We chose Pami because it is a Belgian company with local production and a European range of furniture. This fitted perfectly with our sustainability story,” concludes Thirion. Lucia Lunetta, senior account manager at Pami, emphasises the importance of trust during the project: “Being able to start a large project like this with parties that know each other well and trust each other is a huge asset. Pami sought solutions for Assuralia in close collaboration with Wah Wah Design, and the solutions were based on functional, sustainable and aesthetic aspects.” “We installed some tailor-made solutions such as the reception desk, fully equipped kitchen, and the coffee corner and sofas. All the furniture, whether it came as standard or was custom-made, was designed and produced in our Belgian factories,” Lucia shares with pride. “We have a lot of booths and small meeting rooms that are used frequently,” says Melissa Thirion, who is satisfied with the end result. “It has become a pleasant space with lots of light and greenery. Our employees have adapted to their new environment very quickly.” The collaboration between Assuralia, Wah Wah Design and Pami resulted in a modern and functional workplace that more than meets the employee’s needs.

You know the drill: a long day at the office. Back-to-back meetings; the air feels heavy, and so does your head. On average, we spend 85 to 90% of our time indoors. And that has an impact on us! Yet everyone knows how good a short walk in nature does: you come back with more energy, you’re more relaxed, and you often have new ideas. But what if you could experience that feeling not only outside, but inside your workplace too?

The Workspace Design Show returns to Amsterdam on 5 and 6 November 2025. This edition is all about the senses and how they influence the work experience. From materials to colours, acoustics, and light.