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Sara Lee headquarters by Marco Hemmerling
Architect Marco Hemmerling has designed the headquarters of cup cake brand Sara Lee in Cologne, Germany.
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The interior includes a reception, refreshment facilities and waiting area.
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Sara Lee products are presented on back-lit shelving.
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Here's some text from Marco Hemmerling:
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Sara Lee, Cologne
The re-design for the reception area of the Sara Lee headquarter in Cologne aims to generate a light atmosphere that relates to the products and values of the company.
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The daylight-flooded space is organized in a reception and a waiting zone which are related to each other.
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The curved information-counter integrates the registration and the visitor information as well as a service spot for drinks and snacks, while the products and brands of the company are presented in the backlit exhibition wall of the waiting area.