Transforming the Workspace — our green installation at BEAM | Industrious Berlin
At our latest project in Berlin-Mitte, we had the privilege of designing, installing, and now caring for a bespoke plant-environment within the landmark coworking space BEAM by Industrious (Schicklerstraße 5, 10179 Berlin). The space marries the heritage of the former Schicklerhaus (the site of Einstein’s lectures) with high-end, sustainable workspace design.
As specialists in workplace greening, we brought an approach that aligns with BEAM’s ethos of wellbeing, sustainability and productivity.
Step into a sunlit lobby where plants warm and refresh the space. This lively entry reflects the vibrant spirit of Industrious.
Vision & Concept
In this project we targeted three core goals:
Enhance wellbeing through biophilic design – Lush plantings in lounge zones soften the workspace, promote relaxed interaction and contribute to air quality and mental calm.
Visual coherence with the architecture – The interior at BEAM uses warm natural materials (wood, terrazzo floors, muted green accent walls) and we selected pot styles and plant families that reflect that palette.
Support productivity and flexible work modes – The plant arrangement is integrated into open lounges, café areas and meeting zones without blocking sight-lines or restricting movement. The greenery becomes a subtle separator, acoustic buffer and aesthetic boost.
Highlights of the Installation
In the lounge area we placed large statement pots with tall plants (such as Ficus or Schefflera) against the green accent wall, drawing the eye upward and anchoring seating zones visually.
Along the café counter and communal tables, mid-height planters with foliage plants were used to subtly define the space and provide natural texture.
In meeting rooms and collaborative zones we introduced lower profile plants and planter boxes atop cabinets, ensuring the view remains open but the sense of calm is enhanced.
We selected container materials in soft concrete, textured ceramics and warm tones to echo the terrazzo and wood finishes in the space.
The maintenance concept ensures vitality of the installation: regular watering, pruning, nutrient checks and seasonal rotation of accent plants to keep the environment fresh and vibrant.
Why This Works for BEAM
BEAM is positioned as a flagship workspace where heritage meets innovation. According to CBRE, the building realises a “vision to create an inspiring and energising workplace which promotes wellbeing, sustainability and productivity.” CBRE Our plant-intervention complements this by:
Reinforcing high-end aesthetic standards suitable for enterprise clients and creative teams alike.
Connecting people to nature within the built environment, supporting the idea that better workplaces drive better business outcomes.
Offering an environment that supports hybrid and dynamic work modes — from quiet focus zones to lounge collaboration and café-style networking. The greenery softens transitional zones, helping users pause, recharge and reconnect.
Hand-planted window boxes bring you green plants all year and promote the productive atmosphere as soon as you walk in.
Key Takeaways for Workplace Greening
Choose plant species and containers in harmony with the architecture’s material and colour palette.
Use plants not only for decoration but to define zones: lounge, café, focus, meeting.
Maintain an easy-to-manage regime so plants remain vibrant and don’t become a burden.
Communicate to the client the “why” behind the greenery: improved wellbeing, acoustics, air quality, aesthetics and branding.
Each working area is designed to maximize efficiency - optimal workspaces, with decor to focus the mind and plants to reduce stress and improve mood.
Schlussgedanken
In short, our green installation at BEAM expresses how thoughtfully designed plants are integral to creating a productive working environment. By aligning with the heritage, materials and ambition of the building, we delivered a workspace that supports people, performance and place. If you’re looking to deepen the impact of your workspace with plants — whether in offices, restaurants or hotels — projects like these show the value is real, measurable and enduring.
