Gaming1

Context

Gaming1, a leading Belgian technology company specialising in online gaming platforms, employs nearly 800 people worldwide, including 250 at its headquarters in Liège. As part of its rapid growth, Gaming1 decided to relocate from Liège Airport to a brand-new building in the city centre, a move aimed at redefining its way of working and aligning its physical space with its vision and ambitions.

The project had three key objectives:

• Bring the “G1 Workstyle” to life by embedding collaboration and agility in everyday work.
• Create a flexible, future-proof workplace that fosters creativity, talent development, and innovation.
• Support business growth with a space designed to attract and retain top talent.

Challenge

Gaming1 sought to redefine its workspace in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment, ensuring adaptability to both current and emerging professions. The challenge was to move away from traditional open spaces and create a dynamic, multi-functional environment where employees could choose their work setting based on their tasks and objectives.

The new workplace needed to:

• Stimulate cross-functional teamwork.
• Foster collaboration between different professions.
• Introduce two work models: Agile & Activity-Based Working.
• Encourage continuous learning and internal mobility.
• Support creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strengthen team spirit and engagement through dedicated connection spaces.

Solution

Out Of Office partnered with Gaming1 to design and implement a bespoke working concept. Our change management and design teams collaborated closely with Gaming1’s leadership and employees to transform their way of working.
Instead of traditional open spaces, we introduced a diverse, adaptable workplace with a mix of collaborative, focused, and social areas. Employees can now work freely based on their daily needs, fostering cross-team interaction and seamless knowledge-sharing.

Four distinct environments were created:

• G1 Café: A welcoming space for visitors, networking, and company events.
• Connection Space: A vibrant zone for brainstorming, large-group collaboration, and co-creation.
• Collaboration Squares: Dedicated spaces for agile teamwork and project discussions.
• Library: A serene, zen-like space designed for deep concentration.

This transformation aligned Gaming1’s workspace with its culture and core values—team spirit, integrity, pleasure, performance, and audacity—creating a workplace where employees feel empowered, connected, and inspired.

Result

Gaming1 now operates in a flexible, people-centric work environment that supports agility, innovation, and team engagement. The new headquarters breaks down silos, promotes autonomy, and provides employees with the tools and spaces they need to thrive in a fast-moving industry. More than just an office, this transformation has shaped a workplace that grows and evolves with the company’s ambitions.