SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2025 – Drebes & Oertel’s Neue Denkerei has emerged as an innovative hub for freelancers, creatives, startups, and established companies seeking a collaborative space designed for ideation, perspective exchange, and future-focused thinking right in the heart of Kassel.
The founders and managing directors Madlen Freudenberg, Julia Heimeier, and Steffi Schürmann understand the Neue Denkerei as “Labor für kollaborative Prozesse, in dem die passenden Menschen in inspirierenden Räumen mit kreativen Methoden zusammenkommen und gemeinsam Zukunft gestalten.”
Transforming Industrial Heritage into an Innovation Space
The Neue Denkerei occupies a former print shop and industrial photo studio, purposefully transformed by Drebes Oertel Design Studio into an environment that not only accommodates but actively encourages change. Combining the raw charm of the original building with modern architectural clarity, the 850-square-meter facility features high ceilings, expansive windows, and open structures to create an atmosphere of openness and structure — an intentional design that supports change as a core principle.
Flexibility and User-Driven Design at the Core
The spaces of Neue Denkerei are designed to be flexible and adaptable — ideal for the dynamic requirements of coworking, workshops, or events. Nils Oertel developed a utilization concept that relies on maximum flexibility. A mobile partition wall system allows users to adjust the room layout according to their individual needs, actively shaping their work environment.
Julia Heimeier describes it this way: “Die Trennwände sind das wichtigste Element in der Neuen Denkerei. Bei Veranstaltungen werden sie als Strukturierungselement für den Raum genutzt, sowie als flexible Sitzgelegenheit, Schreibtisch oder überdimensionale Whiteboards eingesetzt. Durch ihre Mobilität können wir den Raum immer wieder neu gestalten und für einen Überraschungseffekt sorgen.”
Boosting Productivity with Ergonomic Solutions
To support the vision of a dynamic work culture on both physical and mental levels, the studio complemented its furnishing concept with ergonomic seating solutions from Aeris. These active seating pieces are designed not only to promote healthier sitting but, according to the manufacturer, also to have a positive effect on concentration, creativity, and well-being. Bewegung unterstützt das Denken – ein Ansatz, der sowohl wissenschaftlich belegt als auch im Alltag der Neuen Denkerei erlebbar ist.
Future-Ready Coworking for Evolving Business Demands
Niemand weiß, wie die Arbeitswelt von morgen aussieht, aber flexibel anpassbare Räumlichkeiten wie die Neue Denkerei machen vor, wie man auf wandelnde Ansprüche reagieren kann. Businesses and professionals seeking a dynamic environment for growth, ideation, and network-building can experience the Neue Denkerei at Friedrichsstraße 28, 34117 Kassel.