We are developing the bronsGroen office building at the very tip of Maastricht’s successful Green Carpet. It will become an iconic gateway to the city. The narrow site drives the building upwards. This six-storey structure is being built in timber, while its glass façades support climbing plants that provide natural solar shading. Every floor enjoys spectacular panoramic views of its surroundings and is connected by a generous, light-filled staircase, linking all levels as well as the shared facilities on the ground floor. Naturally, the building performs exceptionally well in terms of measurable sustainability. Equally important, however, is our ambition to create a building that feels inherently natural, both inside and out. The beneficial effects of timber are now being scientifically demonstrated, suggesting that we, as humans, have an instinctive need for it. Only gradually are we beginning to recognise how much we have been missing it.