Royal Den Hartogh

Greenery for a contemporary and characterful working environment

Royal Den Hartogh is a leading logistics service provider with a rich family heritage. The company recently relocated to renovated premises – a former warehouse transformed into a modern and inviting office. During the fit-out, one central question guided the project: how do you translate the identity of a strong, international family business into an inspiring and green working environment?

Greenery as a unifying force

Royal Den Hartogh wanted an office that reinforced the building's bold, industrial character while exuding warmth and vitality. Central to the design was the request for a striking focal point: a large tree in the indoor atrium, symbolizing growth and connection. In addition, Royal Den Hartogh requested bold, robust planters with a concrete-look finish to complement the building's industrial aesthetic.

At the start, the space was entirely empty – a blank canvas where we collaborated with the client to develop a bespoke green concept.

From tender to delivery

Ambius submitted a tender with a proposal tailored to Royal Den Hartogh's core values as a family business. Discussions focused on functionality, ambiance, and spatial experience. Working alongside the client, we brainstormed the right balance between design vision and feasibility, resulting in an interior landscaping scheme that is both aesthetically striking and highly practical.

The planting features a playful mix of various species, carefully curated to bring dynamism and texture to the space. Plants were set into existing integrated joinery planters as well as bold, concrete-look containers that harmonize seamlessly with the building's architecture.

The result

Royal Den Hartogh's new office feels warm, open, and contemporary. The indoor garden with its prominent tree forms the green heart of the building – a stand-out feature where employees and visitors naturally gather. Combining robust materials with vibrant planting has created a pleasant, tranquil working environment that reflects the true identity of this family business.

"Working with Royal Den Hartogh was an absolute pleasure. Together, we developed a planting scheme that reinforces the identity of their family business while being future-ready." - Bram Engelhart, Account Manager, Ambius