Architect
UNStudio
Interior architects
HofmanDujardin (lead), CBRE Design Collective, I29, Studio Modijefski, Linehouse, UNStudio
Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Opening
2023–2024
Project management
BPD, CBRE
Solution
Approx. 1,800 custom-made roller blinds
Textile: Retta 191, Unlit Blockout 170
Curtains: Hero, Divina, Time 300, Daybreak 2, Twilight, Canvas 2
Upholstery: Febrik textiles, Remix, Rewool
Certification
BREEAM Excellent
Awards
Best Workplace 2024,
CRE Corporate Real Estate Leader of the Year 2026
Photography
Hein Verhees
Located in the centre of Amsterdam, the Booking.com City Campus brings together almost 6,000 employees from more than 130 nationalities within a single building. Designed by UNStudio, the campus introduces a new workplace model at an urban scale, combining offices, public functions, and shared spaces in a highly connected environment. Throughout the building, Kvadrat textiles play a central role in shaping both atmosphere and performance, supporting a cohesive experience across a wide range of spatial conditions.
The architecture is defined by its distinctive, faceted form. Angled façades and inclined window geometries create a dynamic exterior expression while introducing complexity for interior solutions. Managing daylight across these varied conditions required a shading approach that could adapt precisely without disrupting the overall visual coherence.
Kvadrat Shade supplied approximately 1,800 roller blinds across the campus. Each solution was tailored to the specific geometry of the façade, with custom-made blinds developed to fit angled and non-standard window formats. This ensured a consistent integration throughout the building, despite the variation in window orientation and shape.
The selected Retta textile supports both visual comfort and material clarity. The black colourway offers a refined, neutral appearance, while its ‘cool black’ construction improves light reflection compared to conventional dark textiles. This contributes to a more balanced daylight experience, reducing glare while maintaining a connection to the outside.
Mit einer Fläche von ca. 65,000 m² gehört das Gebäude zu den größten Einzelbetreiber-Bürogebäuden der Stadt. Sein Design reagiert sowohl auf die städtische Integration als auch auf das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter mit einem starken Fokus auf Tageslicht, Offenheit und Interaktion zwischen den Teams.
In selected spaces, including the boardroom on the top floor and the studio, a layered shading approach is introduced. Here, two blinds are installed in front of the same façade: a semi-transparent Retta textile and a metallised Unlit Blockout. The combination allows users to adjust daylight and privacy independently, shifting from filtered views to full blackout conditions as required. This provides a higher level of control in spaces with specific functional demands, such as presentations and focused meetings.
Developed in close collaboration with multiple architectural studios, including HofmanDujardin, CBRE Design Collective, I29, Studio Modijefski, and Linehouse, the project required careful coordination across disciplines. The shading solution aligns with the broader interior concept, supporting both functional performance and a coherent spatial identity.
Sustainability was a key driver from the outset. The building achieves a BREEAM Excellent certification, reflecting a strong focus on environmental performance and long-term usability. Within this context, solar shading contributes to managing indoor climate and supporting occupant comfort throughout the day.
Together, the solution supports a workplace that is both highly adaptable and precisely resolved – responding to architectural complexity while creating a consistent and comfortable environment for a global organisation.