KBF Warehouse

Café, Lobby and Event Spaces

Historic gumball factory in Amsterdam, now KBF Warehouse.

KBF Warehouse is a modern office complex located in a former chewing gum factory in Amsterdam’s fast evolving riverside district Amstelkwartier where urban living, offices and shops are being developed over the next few years.

Office entrance with garden and factory roof at KBF Warehouse, Amsterdam.

Timeless Investments commissioned us to design a warm, vibrant hospitality area where a café, deli, reception, lobby and event spaces are combined.’

Café with striped counter at KBF warehouse designed by Meeder Ontwerpers
Cosy seating with counter and pendant lamps at KBF Warehouse café designed by Meeder Ontwerpers

‘The lobby is furnished with a diverse selection of seating options matching your preference of the day.’

KBF Warehouse lobby, Amsterdam designed by Meeder Ontwerpers
Low seating area with green lounge chair in KBF Warehouse lobby, Amsterdam. Designed by Meeder Ontwerpers
Lobby reading table set against art wall at KBF Warehoused, designed by Meeder Ontwerpers

It leads to a gallery space with meeting pods and acces to a large event space.

Wood meeting pod and phone booths in a row at KBF Warehouse, Amsterdam. Designed by Meeder Ontwerpers
Meeting pod and phone booth within open office at KBF Warehouse, Amsterdam. Designed by Meeder Ontwerpers

‘The bubble gum history is visible in the artwork and in more subtle details in furniture and tiles.’

Low seating area with HAY Chisel chairs on patio at KBF Warehouse, Amsterdam.
KBF Warehouse event space featuring large art wall, Amsterdam. Design by Meeder Ontwerpers

‘On the other side of the café and deli area is a large multifunctional meeting room that can also be used as a private dining.’

KBF Warehouse meeting room featuring oversized pendant lighting and pink curtains, Amsterdam.

‘The café is not only the heart of the building, it attracts locals and people from the surrounding offices who meet each other here for coffee and lunch to stay or take away.’

Deli counter with Rey chairs and illuminated lightbox at KBF Warehouse, Amsterdam.
KBF Warehouse café featuring dining chairs, striped counter and backlit lightbox, Amsterdam.

Credits:

Client: Timeless Investments

Design: Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen

Photography: Marjon Hoogervorst

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