At Cernay in the Haut-Rhin region of France, **Endress+Hauser France** has opened its new headquarters, named Nexus, designed by the architecture firm **OSLO architectes**. Completed in 2026, the building covers 5,699 square meters and represents the company’s effort to rethink office spaces, foster teamwork, and create an appealing and open workplace. Situated at the center of its industrial site in Alsace, the headquarters aims to bring employees back to the office and strengthen the connection between the production area and the sales company.
Nexus is designed to encourage interaction and communication among all teams, from those on the ground to support staff, while also inviting clients to be part of the space. The building features clearly defined areas arranged around generous shared spaces. A double-height base includes shared functions like a reception area, showroom, a 140-seat auditorium, training rooms, a work café, meeting spaces, innovation areas, and a gym. At the center of the design is the agora, a communal area that facilitates connections, clarifies movement paths, and encourages spontaneous interactions among users.
The upper levels, dedicated to workspaces, are built on open, flexible floors arranged in a regular grid. This layout allows for adaptability and reconfiguration, supporting hybrid work models with non-hierarchical spaces that cater to various needs: individual work, collaboration, socializing, or quiet focus. The design combines different aspects of daily life—work, socializing, and events—ensuring the building remains dynamic and versatile over time.
According to Josselin Lutz, a founding architect and partner at **OSLO architectes**, Nexus was conceived as a building that fosters connections—between professions, between different uses, and between the industrial site and its surrounding landscape. The architecture is organized around a clear, active core that brings together shared functions and promotes daily exchanges.
The office floors are designed with flexible and biophilic principles, incorporating modern work methods like flex-office and remote work. Features such as abundant natural light, green patios, good acoustics, and thermal comfort help create a home-like atmosphere. Expansive views of the landscape and terraces contribute to a peaceful and open working environment, seamlessly integrated with the nearby Natura 2000 protected area. The use of materials like wood, stone, and glass creates a warm and sensitive atmosphere, breaking away from traditional office standards. Attention to interior details—such as furniture, lighting, color temperatures, and air quality—helps make Nexus a welcoming and engaging space that promotes employee engagement and sociability.
Endress+Hauser France Opens New Headquarters in Cernay, Alsace
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