Spiegel-Kantine, Interior canteen in Hamburg, Germany
The Spiegel-Kantine is a dining space for employees and visitors of the Der Spiegel building in Hamburg featuring three separately designed rooms. Each room is finished in its own color and contains custom-made furniture, lighting, and ceiling treatments.
The space was created in 1969 when Der Spiegel commissioned Danish designer Verner Panton to develop an entirely new concept for workplace dining. This design marked a turning point in how canteens were understood as gathering and communication spaces.
The canteen shows how workplaces evolved in the 1960s with an openness to experimental design. The colors and furniture reflected a new spirit meant to encourage creativity and collaboration among staff.
The space is now partially viewable at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg where the orange dining room is open to visitors. Set aside time to observe the details of the furniture and lighting at a relaxed pace.
The original dining room was moved to a museum in 2011, preserving one of the most important examples of modern workplace design. The orange room is now permanently on display for visitors to experience.
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