Revolutionary Green Campus designed by UNStudio - The Ultimate Hub for Total Interaction!

UNStudio has been commissioned to design a new building for JetBrains, an international software development company, in St. Petersburg. The new building will transform the existing premises into a modern immersive campus environment that expresses the distinct identity of the company to its workforce. With nine offices located in Europe, the U.S., and Russia, the new building will help the St. Petersburg office attract unique talent while providing an efficient and flexible workspace for the organisation.

The campus is designed to be a place of true connectivity and openness, fully engaging people and enhancing their everyday lives. The space is intended to create a sense of belonging for its occupants, not just to the industry but also to the community and the city of St. Petersburg. The design of the new building focuses on the comfort and well-being of every person who works there and those who simply pass through. The campus has been designed in full detail, including JetBrains’ specific approach to work culture, which led to custom-made healthy workstations for all 1000 newly housed employees.

Central to the design is the large, vertically stepped, indoor atrium. This generous open space connects to an outdoor courtyard and outdoor terraces, providing clear and expansive views of the Gulf of Finland. The atrium forms the core of the new JetBrains community, creating the conditions for physical, mental, social and environmental health. This ample open space contrasts with the office floors, which are based on team and individual focus rather than an open-plan approach.

UNStudio has been commissioned to design a new building for JetBrains, an international software development company, in St. Petersburg. The new building will transform the existing premises into a modern immersive campus environment that expresses the distinct identity of the company to its workforce. With nine offices located in Europe, the U.S., and Russia, the new building will help the St. Petersburg office attract unique talent while providing an efficient and flexible workspace for the organisation.

The campus is designed to be a place of true connectivity and openness, fully engaging people and enhancing their everyday lives. The space is intended to create a sense of belonging for its occupants, not just to the industry but also to the community and the city of St. Petersburg. The design of the new building focuses on the comfort and well-being of every person who works there and those who simply pass through. The campus has been designed in full detail, including JetBrains’ specific approach to work culture, which led to custom-made healthy workstations for all 1000 newly housed employees.

Central to the design is the large, vertically stepped, indoor atrium. This generous open space connects to an outdoor courtyard and outdoor terraces, providing clear and expansive views of the Gulf of Finland. The atrium forms the core of the new JetBrains community, creating the conditions for physical, mental, social and environmental health. This ample open space contrasts with the office floors, which are based on team and individual focus rather than an open-plan approach.

Ben van Berkel, the founder of UNStudio, said, “JetBrains is a highly innovative company. They are ambitious, possess a deep understanding of their workforce, and have a very contemporary approach to the future of work. This meant that we were able to bring everything that we have learned from designing contemporary workspaces to this design and could create a warm, green, transparent, open, and inviting office that stimulates total interaction.”

Over the years, UNStudio has built up an extensive portfolio of office buildings and workspace designs, providing a deep understanding of what is required of the optimal work environment and the positive impact such spaces can have on the health, well-being, creativity, and productivity of those using them. Within the design of such spaces, both physical vitality and psychological well-being are understood to be synonymous,

The Future is Green: UNStudio's Sustainable Facade Design for JetBrains Office in St. Petersburg Will Blow Your Mind!

UNStudio's cutting-edge facade design for the new JetBrains office is not only visually stunning but also embraces sustainability by blocking heat gain and maximizing daylight. The highly transparent stable zigzag glazed facade spanning five floors is just the beginning. The rational grid facade composed of unitised elements with glazed ceramic protruding elements not only provides shading but also reflects light and creates a mesmerizing tactility that changes with the sky's light. UNStudio's award-winning design will serve as an ambassador for new talent, sustaining JetBrains' precious workforce, and acting as the ultimate business card for the company. Construction starts this year - get ready to be amazed!