From Schiedam to Rotterdam: SBM Offshore's complete office transformation

SBM Offshore, a global specialist in offshore installations for the blue economy, transformed their fragmented workplace into an inspiring community where collaboration, innovation, and modernity come together seamlessly.

SBM Offshore's previous location in Schiedam was a towering 12-story building that created natural barriers between colleagues. This hindered collaboration and stifled innovation. As they searched for a new location, they also wanted to strengthen their value proposition for both current and future employees.

Tétris worked closely with SBM Offshore through interviews, workshops, and employee conversations. We drew inspiration from Rotterdam itself, translating the city's diverse districts into unique office areas:
 

• Neighborhoods concept – inspired by districts like Delfshaven and Kralingen – each featuring distinctive materials and atmosphere 

• Social heart as a central space connecting all neighborhoods 

• Rotterdam elements – from the Markthal inspiring our pantry design to SBM's own vessels influencing the bar area 

• Diverse workspaces – ranging from focus areas to meeting rooms and collaborative zones

The relocation from Schiedam to Rotterdam and the complete office transformation has had a tangible impact on the work experience:



• Increased energy and engagement – employees feel safe, involved, and happy 
• Natural collaboration – teams now sit on the same floor or within the same zone
• Spontaneous knowledge sharing – from coffee break conversations to table tennis tournaments
• Stronger connections – employees meet colleagues they would never have encountered before 
• Sense of belonging – a warm, welcoming environment where people feel like family rather than just colleagues
   

"This environment makes me feel more connected to my colleagues. It feels like walking into a warm, welcoming home." – SBM Offshore employee

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