A vibrant clubhouse where meeting, working, and relaxing converge

Mollie Payments founders club overview by Positive Space

Mollie Founders Club

Instead of simply building a canteen, we introduced Mollie to their very own clubhouse, named after their founders: Mollie Founders Club. A space that can be used throughout the day to meet one another.

Program

Client

Location

Year

Status

Area

Photography

Workspace

Hospitality

Mollie BV

Keizersgracht 126, Amsterdam

2020 - 2021

Completed

850m²

Wouter van der Sar

Mollie Payments founders club lounge by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club bar by Positive Space

To securely anchor the heart of the club section within the design, the floor of the central space is adorned with a ‘carpet’ of mosaic that extends from the stage to the bay window. On this visual carpet, various zones have been created, forming the spatial layers of the Founders Club. Following from the bay window, you encounter a lounge area, the bar with high stools for a social vibe, a central seating area for one-on-one conversations and lunch, the benches with integrated planters, and the seating around the stage.

The transitions between these zones are accentuated with brass arches, which make the different atmospheres tangible. Some of these arches are filled with fluted glass, adding extra warmth and coziness within the open plan.

The lounge features a mix of comfortable sofas and lounge chairs, naturally fostering informal meetings and relaxation. The bar serves as the pulsating heart of the space: designed as an all-day bar, where morning coffee is fetched and evening drinks are enjoyed with colleagues. The bar is clad in Mutina Puzzle tiles, subtly referencing the graphic branding of Mollie. The Belgian bluestone bar top and the brass details around the bar enhance the feeling of intimacy and craftsmanship.

For the other loose seating, wood has been chosen as the base material, paired with custom upholstery for added comfort and refinement. For the benches and stage, refer also to the Stage section.

Mollie Founders Club

Instead of simply building a canteen, we introduced Mollie to their very own clubhouse, named after their founders: Mollie Founders Club. A space that can be used throughout the day to meet one another.

Program

Client

Location

Year

Status

Area

Photography

Workspace

Hospitality

Mollie BV

Keizersgracht 126, Amsterdam

2020 - 2021

Completed

850m²

Wouter van der Sar

Mollie Payments founders club lounge by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club bar by Positive Space

To securely anchor the heart of the club section within the design, the floor of the central space is adorned with a ‘carpet’ of mosaic that extends from the stage to the bay window. On this visual carpet, various zones have been created, forming the spatial layers of the Founders Club. Following from the bay window, you encounter a lounge area, the bar with high stools for a social vibe, a central seating area for one-on-one conversations and lunch, the benches with integrated planters, and the seating around the stage.

The transitions between these zones are accentuated with brass arches, which make the different atmospheres tangible. Some of these arches are filled with fluted glass, adding extra warmth and coziness within the open plan.

The lounge features a mix of comfortable sofas and lounge chairs, naturally fostering informal meetings and relaxation. The bar serves as the pulsating heart of the space: designed as an all-day bar, where morning coffee is fetched and evening drinks are enjoyed with colleagues. The bar is clad in Mutina Puzzle tiles, subtly referencing the graphic branding of Mollie. The Belgian bluestone bar top and the brass details around the bar enhance the feeling of intimacy and craftsmanship.

For the other loose seating, wood has been chosen as the base material, paired with custom upholstery for added comfort and refinement. For the benches and stage, refer also to the Stage section.

Mollie Founders Club

Instead of simply building a canteen, we introduced Mollie to their very own clubhouse, named after their founders: Mollie Founders Club. A space that can be used throughout the day to meet one another.

Program

Client

Location

Year

Status

Area

Photography

Workspace

Hospitality

Mollie BV

Keizersgracht 126, Amsterdam

2020 - 2021

Completed

850m²

Wouter van der Sar

Mollie Payments founders club lounge by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club bar by Positive Space

To securely anchor the heart of the club section within the design, the floor of the central space is adorned with a ‘carpet’ of mosaic that extends from the stage to the bay window. On this visual carpet, various zones have been created, forming the spatial layers of the Founders Club. Following from the bay window, you encounter a lounge area, the bar with high stools for a social vibe, a central seating area for one-on-one conversations and lunch, the benches with integrated planters, and the seating around the stage.

The transitions between these zones are accentuated with brass arches, which make the different atmospheres tangible. Some of these arches are filled with fluted glass, adding extra warmth and coziness within the open plan.

The lounge features a mix of comfortable sofas and lounge chairs, naturally fostering informal meetings and relaxation. The bar serves as the pulsating heart of the space: designed as an all-day bar, where morning coffee is fetched and evening drinks are enjoyed with colleagues. The bar is clad in Mutina Puzzle tiles, subtly referencing the graphic branding of Mollie. The Belgian bluestone bar top and the brass details around the bar enhance the feeling of intimacy and craftsmanship.

For the other loose seating, wood has been chosen as the base material, paired with custom upholstery for added comfort and refinement. For the benches and stage, refer also to the Stage section.

Mollie Payments founders club planters by Positive Space

Routing and Layout

From the staircase down to the basement, the entrance is designed in such a way that visitors and staff are naturally guided towards the central bar. This is achieved through oak planter boxes with rounded corners, which soften the route and integrate greenery into the space. On both sides of this passage, there are booth seatings, ideal for informal team meetings or lunch breaks.

To create privacy between the walkway and the seating areas, stainless steel partitions with inset canalé glass panels are used — a subtle detail that combines transparency with a sense of seclusion.

Back Wall

Along the back wall, a series of train-like seating extends across the entire width of the space. Each seat is equipped with Blom & Blom lamps, creating a warm, homely atmosphere. In the seating niches, TV screens and power outlets are integrated, making these spots suitable for informal meetings, hybrid conferences, or small presentations.

To ensure a smooth lunch experience in the Founders Club, a large open kitchen has been designed in such a way that all employees can smoothly choose their meals in a short period of time, without bottlenecks during lunch. In tribute to the company's IT background, the play area features an LED ceiling that can be programmed by the staff themselves.


Mollie Payments founders club planter seating by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club planter seating by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club overview 2 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club overview 2 by Positive Space

The Stage

Within the Founders Club, there is a space that can be used as additional seating during busy lunch hours. By closing the curtains along the walls, this area can easily be transformed into a presentation room. This can be used for internal onboarding sessions, as well as product training with external partners within the Mollie environment.

Additionally, the custom-made benches and planters can be moved between the brass arches, creating a spacious dance floor between the DJ on stage and the bar.

Mollie Payments founders club the stage by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible curtains 2 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible curtains 1 by Positive Space

The Stage

Within the Founders Club, there is a space that can be used as additional seating during busy lunch hours. By closing the curtains along the walls, this area can easily be transformed into a presentation room. This can be used for internal onboarding sessions, as well as product training with external partners within the Mollie environment.

Additionally, the custom-made benches and planters can be moved between the brass arches, creating a spacious dance floor between the DJ on stage and the bar.

Mollie Payments founders club the stage by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible curtains 2 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible curtains 1 by Positive Space

The Stage

Within the Founders Club, there is a space that can be used as additional seating during busy lunch hours. By closing the curtains along the walls, this area can easily be transformed into a presentation room. This can be used for internal onboarding sessions, as well as product training with external partners within the Mollie environment.

Additionally, the custom-made benches and planters can be moved between the brass arches, creating a spacious dance floor between the DJ on stage and the bar.

Mollie Payments founders club the stage by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible curtains 2 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible curtains 1 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible brass arches by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible brass arches by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club flexible brass arches by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club booth seating by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club booth seating by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club booth seating by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club signage by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club signage by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club signage by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club lounge detail by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club lounge detail by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club lounge detail by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club brass arches by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club brass arches by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club overview 3 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club overview 3 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club watertap by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club watertap by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders gameroom by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders gameroom by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club kitchen detail 1 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club kitchen detail 1 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club kitchen overview by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club kitchen overview by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club kitchen detail 2 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club kitchen detail 2 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club kitchen detail 3 by Positive Space
Mollie Payments founders club kitchen detail 3 by Positive Space