The Märkischer Kreis has expanded its central administrative headquarters in Lüdenscheid. With the 5,600-square-metre extension, KKW Architekten has created a modern working environment for politics, public administration and the general public. Alongside almost 100 office workstations, a new council chamber and several conference rooms form the centrepiece of the extension. The interior design focuses on clean lines and discreet, highly functional building technology – a brief for which EVOline electrification systems, a locally sourced solution from Lüdenscheid, were selected.
KKW Architekten expanded the administrative complex in Lüdenscheid with a 5,600-square-metre extension.
From Traditional Council Offices to a Modern Workspace
The transformation from traditional administrative offices into flexible workplaces places high demands on technical building services. Around 53 kilometres of cable were installed in the extension alone. The challenge for the interior design was to route this extensive infrastructure precisely to the desks without compromising the furniture’s clean lines or workplace ergonomics. While reliable standard connections are sufficient for the office floors, the prestigious meeting and conference rooms required bespoke interfaces to accommodate different users and highly integrated media technology.
Clear Separation of Functions
The new council chamber presented a particular planning challenge: at the 86 councillor desks, permanently installed chamber technology (microphones and voting systems) had to be combined with easily accessible charging ports for mobile devices within a limited space. The architects met this requirement by installing two EVOline Circle80 Family units side by side. With their low installation height, they could be mounted directly from above into the 80 mm cut-outs in the light-coloured desk surfaces.
One individually configured Circle80 Access is permanently dedicated to the chamber technology, while a second Circle80 with a Hide rotating cover provides councillors with a convenient connection point for laptops and smartphones. The Hide rotating cover protects the connections when not in use and sits flush with the desk surface as a closed disc. A simple turn reveals the classic Circle80 configuration with a power socket and USB charger.
The dual installation of different EVOline Circle80 Family variants separates the chamber technology from the councillors’ charging options, keeping the desk surfaces neat and organised.
Connections at the Turn of a Lid: The Hide rotating cover provides access to power sockets and USB charging ports directly at the desk whenever needed.
Clutter-Free Conference Tables, Free from Tangled Cables
In the meeting rooms of various sizes, the planners combined simple wooden surfaces with discreet connection systems. The EVOline BackFlip is installed in the centre of the table. A light press on the surface rotates the unit upwards, revealing two power sockets and a USB-C port. When closed, the connections disappear from view, creating a clean-desk look for high-quality meeting and presentation rooms. Thanks to the BackFlip's range of available finishes and colours, it blends harmoniously into the overall design concept. Matching Circle80 Access units provide additional connections that are just as easy to reach, while well-designed cable management keeps the table surfaces tidy.
In the meeting rooms, the combination of EVOline BackFlip and Circle80 Access provides a wide range of cable management and connection options.
The administrative complex, which is around forty years old, gains a strong foundation for the municipal challenges of the future with its contemporary extension. The project demonstrates how sophisticated media technology and a high density of connections can be aesthetically integrated into modern spatial concepts. EVOline's smart electrification solutions support this architectural vision by providing a clearly structured technical infrastructure while keeping the focus on what matters. The result is a multifunctional working environment that meets the diverse needs of politics, public administration and the general public.
