Together for circular
interiors of tomorrow

Zwartwoud is the partner for interior designers looking for circular interior solutions. In our opinion, the key to a successful circular project lies in early cooperation. With 100 years of craftsmanship and innovation, we know how to turn sustainable designs into circular interiors.

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Circular thinking and acting

Een kantoor is allang niet meer alleen een plek om te werken. Het is een omgeving om elkaar te ontmoeten, samen te werken en talent aan je organisatie te verbinden. Tegelijkertijd worden de ambities op het gebied van duurzaamheid en circulariteit steeds groter, en moet je die ook kunnen onderbouwen. En dan is er nog de ombouw zelf: hoe verbouw je zonder de dagelijkse gang van zaken te ontwrichten, wetend dat een traject zelden precies zo loopt als gepland?

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The + of Zwartwoud

One partner, from concept to installation

A single team that contributes ideas from the initial sketch and remains responsible until completion.

Sustainability you can substantiate

Materialization and reuse with proof: CO2 passport, waste stream mapping, and Bill of Materials, down to the level of the R-ladder.

Renovating while business continues

Phased construction, relocation plans, or temporary solutions: we organize the execution so that your organization can continue to function.

Above-average project management

Schedules and budgets remain on track, even for complex projects lasting up to eighteen months: project teams monitor the entire process and identify potential bottlenecks early on.

An office where people love to be

We collaborate with the architect from the very beginning to ensure the design is feasible and the materials align with how your organization works.

Uitgelichte cases

Gerechtsgebouw

De voormalige Hogere Burgerschool aan de Catharijnesingel in Utrecht is getransformeerd tot het nieuwe onderkomen van SSR, het opleidingsinstituut van de Rechtspraak en het Openbaar Ministerie. In het monumentale gebouw uit 1903 komen historie en een eigentijdse leer- en werkomgeving samen, met ruimte voor ontmoeting, samenwerking en ontwikkeling.

De Huismeesters

Flowbox

Futurewhiz

Bunch

Telecomprovider Groningen

Rewire

Winner Archello Award 2025 in the “Office Interior of the Year - Large” category, designed by UP architecture.

Brunel

GROOSMAN Architects

Read more about GROOSMAN Architects under “cases”.

Aegon

Read more about Aegon under “cases”.

Gasunie

Read more about this project under “cases”.

Acantus

A new, fresh workplace, where as much as possible has been reused. Circularity played an important role in transforming Acantus Veendam's office building. Zwartwoud was responsible for the turn-key realization of the project.

Domesta

As a housing association, you are an example to the outside world. If we believe that the world should become more future-proof, we should also contribute to it on our own. With that in mind, Domesta in Emmen decided to have her office converted into a new office with a circular design.

InterFaca

Elkien

Royal FloraHolland

A place where employees, growers and buyers meet and work together: the Royal FloraHolland office in Aalsmeer has been transformed into a sustainable and circular office. It bears the name Floradôme.

Stadhuis Groningen

The main contractor of the major project, Rottinghuis, gave Zwartwoud control over the realization of, among other things, the paneling of the wall and ceiling elements in the council chamber. In addition, we provided the furniture in the council room, the vestibule desk downstairs and various (seating) furniture.

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How we work together on your new store

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Sparringsgesprek

Nog in te vullen

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Haalbaarheid, planning en budget

Nog in te vullen

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Bill of Materials en materiaalkeuze

Nog in te vullen

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Ombouwfase met een plan op maat

Nog in te vullen

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Oplevering en nazorg

Nog in te vullen

100 years of Zwartwoud

  • 100 years of craftsmanship and innovation
  • Material-independent, large network of specialized partners
  • From concept development and project management to production and installation
  • Project team of 20 to 25 people per project

Frequently asked questions

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How quickly can a store reopen after a renovation?

That depends on the scale and the concept, but minimizing downtime is a core part of how we work. We plan the renovation as tightly as possible and think ahead about how to keep the store closed for the shortest time possible: that is exactly what our project teams focus on.

02

Do you also work with our own interior architect?

Yes, that happens regularly. Often, the architect provides the concept and we join the process for further development and full, turn-key execution, including future-proofing the concept for the years to come.

03

Can you also roll out multiple locations simultaneously or sequentially?

Yes. Whether it concerns a single store or a formula with dozens to hundreds of locations, we monitor the schedule and budget for each location and ensure the formula remains recognizable, even with local adjustments.

04

Is sustainable working possible within our existing retail formula?

Often yes, and it doesn't have to be more expensive. Sometimes it is even more cost-effective. We look specifically at what fits within the concept and aesthetics, rather than imposing a standard approach.

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What happens after delivery: do you stay involved?

Yes, and that is exactly where we distinguish ourselves. Formulas continue to evolve: a new shelf, an adjusted concept, and we want to remain the partner that moves along with that, not just at the initial delivery.

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We hebben nog geen ervaring met circulair werken: is dat een probleem?

We werken zowel met organisaties die duurzaamheid al hoog op de agenda hebben staan, als met organisaties die er via wet- en regelgeving of de eigen board mee te maken krijgen. De technische onderbouwing: materiaalpaspoorten, CO2-cijfers, Bill of Materials — leveren wij; van jullie vragen we vooral duidelijkheid over ambities en budget.

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Waarom zouden we een partij uit Groningen kiezen voor een landelijk kantoorproject?

Een logische vraag, en eentje die volgens ons bijna altijd wegvalt zodra je het doorspreekt. We werken met een groot, landelijk netwerk van gespecialiseerde leveringspartners door het hele land, dus de locatie van ons hoofdkantoor staat een landelijk of lokaal project niet in de weg. Onze eigen maatwerkmeubilair-productie zit in Groningen, maar de uitvoering en het projectteam sluiten aan op waar het project is.

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