Paf recently unveiled its new headquarters in Åland. The facade and roof of the building is covered with solar panels to ensure that the head office is completely self-sufficient in terms of energy.
The outer wall is curved, minimizing heat loss while creating a social gathering space. The concept is based on research into how people interact with each other and how it can be positively affected. "The building is designed to suit the variety of forms of collaboration that we need in a complex organization like ours," explained Anders Sims, Communications Director at Paf. "In our new office the workspaces are separated by glass walls to increase visibility. Research shows that people who see each other often tend to work better. This communal atmosphere is central to our work, as it is in all our operations and in Paf's approach to our customers."
The Paf Headquarters is the result of a collaboration between the architect and the passive house expert Hans Eek, architect Hans Murman and interior designer Bettina Ingves. Hovering above the central open office area is a large ball decorated by artist Jonas Wilén.