Work and leisure time come together.

The most striking shared facilities are the game room and the spot for a nap at the office, with a massage chair and three sleep cabins that can be darkened. Is there really a need for that? "During a tour, I entered the relaxation area while talking. Immediately I hear, 'shh, we're trying to sleep'. Yes, the spots for a power nap are already being well used," says Martijn van Wezel, creative director of Kragt.

Kragt develops work environments and also designs them themselves, from concept to execution, such as in the Videolab at Strijp-S and the PSV stadium. With the new concept MELT, Kragt has taken over the beautiful top floor of building TQ. Six weeks ago, the interior design was completed, and now only four out of the fifteen office units are still available. Not surprisingly, Van Wezel is already considering expanding the MELT concept to other locations in the city, in Amsterdam, "and why not worldwide," according to the creative director of Kragt, who is also based just around the corner at Strijp-T.

MELT is primarily intended for service-providing scale-up companies in the technical/creative industry that are ready for something bigger, but do not want or cannot rent a whole building yet. "You notice that many shared workspace concepts are not very flexible when a company grows. We have solved that here," says Koen van Loon from Kragt. At MELT, a company rents a fixed unit of four, six, ten, or twenty workstations. In addition, each tenant can purchase a number of 'memberships' for employees. These 'members' can then use the shared facilities and the individual workstations.

"What you see is that a company, for example, starts a branch in Eindhoven with a few fixed workstations. Some employees then only need to be here occasionally. For this, the company takes a few member spots so that those people can come and work here," Van Loon explains. "And that fits perfectly in these times of corona: employees who work from home can also come to the office. We see that with our own people who can also temporarily come here now," adds Van Wezel.

The fixed units are glass offices spread over the floor, always adjacent to the outside, with a view and their own rooftop terrace. A kind of smoked glass has been chosen for privacy and to prevent the shop window effect. Tenants can somewhat customize the interior. Additionally, there are phone booths on the floor (especially for video calls at the moment), quiet spaces to work, conversation units for two people, large sofas to lounge or work, and a presentation room. Centrally located, there is also a pantry - a kitchen to prepare lunch or dinner. Equipped with a few good espresso machines. "The good coffee indicates our level of quality," says Van Loon. And of course, the corner where you can game on a large screen. And the area with sleeping spots.

"Power naps? No, that's not for me, I don't wake up feeling good after an afternoon nap," says Ivo van Reij from Organic United, one of the tenants of MELT. "However, we are huge fans of the rooftop terrace and balconies. That's where the buzz happens, even during Covid-19 times. Like today at the first Friday afternoon drinks, although it shouldn't get too cozy. Sometimes we also play FIFA in between. And I like to join in on weekends as well. Soon, we are thinking about starting the day together at Eindhoven Gym in TQ, even though it's currently only outdoors. To start fresh and energized before heading to the office."

Van Reij took the next step with his company that connects organic farmers and their customers, moving from Microlab at Strijp-S to TQ. "We have grown to four employees and here we have the opportunity to continue growing in a professional, sustainable environment. Here we also find more connection with other tenants who are involved in sustainability. Our salespeople, who are often in the field, can then work here as members a few days a week."

MELT should facilitate users in the 'new way of working', say Van Wezel and Kragt. "For this generation, work and leisure blend into one, hence the name MELT. This brings together the living and working environment," says Van Wezel. "So, the children can come along and play games here. Or a company can cook a communal dinner in our kitchen," adds Van Loon.

But isn't it much better to separate work and personal life? "We only facilitate what the target group needs," says Van Loon. "Companies want to attract young talent and provide an inspiring workplace for that purpose. For many younger employees, there is also a social aspect where they can connect. A beer on the rooftop terrace, working out together in the building's gym. That's what they are looking for, they don't come here just to work alone." "We want to eliminate that traditional office feeling," adds Van Wezel. "We create an environment where you don't watch the clock. Where you can stay even after five o'clock. And then you can have a nice dinner on the rooftop terrace, instead of at home." Van Loon hopes to further enhance the level of service by soon being able to offer a prepared lunch. "And if the COVID-19 measures allow it, we also want to have a hairdresser come by. If there is a demand for it."