Versatile interior for local tourist office in Lichtenvoorde

At Pillen Group, we pride ourselves on our versatility and expertise. This was beautifully reflected in our collaboration with the local tourist office, for which we realised a custom-made interior. The design, conceived by an external designer, we carefully produced and installed.

Location: Lichtenvoorde

Client: Achterhoek Tourism

Product:A series of functional and visually attractive elements

Design: Pim de Waard

Process/expertise: Various woodworking operations

Informatiebalie Winkel Pillen Checkout Systems

What did we realise?

For the local toerist office, we produced and placed a series of functional and visually appealing elements on location in the shop. The project included:

An information-sales desk
- A central desk with two workstations, designed for information and service as well as sales purposes.
Four thematic cabinets that blend into the complete interior experience of the office. Whereby each cabinet/wall has its own theme and unique functionalities:
1. Theme 1: Flower parade
  - Including an integrated TV.
  - Four 3D-printed turntables presenting information about the Lichtenvoord Flower Parade interactively.
2. Theme 2: The (Vragender) Veen experience
  - A cabinet for fitted with a bell jar and a feel hole for an interactive experience regarding the types of soil in the peat bog.
  - The cabinet also features voiceovers elements about the Peat, voiced by AI in several languages.
3. Theme 3: ales products and leaflets/magazines from the Achterhoek region
  - A large cupboard with vertical cork drawers for information posters and magazines.
  - Various sheet metal brochure holders and glass shelves for stylish presentation of leaflets and information.
4. Theme 4: Church paths (wall)
  - A large sheet steel brochure holder for on the wall, specifically for church paths.
5. Neutral storage cupboard
  - A large sliding door cabinet, ideal for practical storage of materials, which can be found behind the information desk.

The walls of the Flower Parade, Church Paths and Peat Experience were covered with prints by another party, bringing the themes even more to life.

Versatility of Pillen

At Pillen Group, we produced almost the entire project in-house, highlighting our versatility and craftsmanship. From woodworking to metalworking and 3D printing. We master a wide range of techniques.

This project shows that even though we are not ‘die-hard’ interior builders, we can deliver high-quality interior solutions and certainly do not shy away from challenges.

Processes and materials used

In this project, we used various techniques and materials such as:

Processes:

Sawing
Gluing
Milling (wood and acrylic)
3D printing
Laser cutting (sheet steel)
Press Fitting
Bending
Welding
Assembling (in-house and on-site)

Materialen:

Chipboard
MDF (with primer foil)
Acrylic (PMMA)
Sheet Metal
Plastic (for the 3D-printed parts)
Glass
LED Lighting (integrated into the cabinets)

Conclusion

The project for the local toerist office/shop in Lichtenvoorde is a wonderful example of Pillen Group’s diversity. Thanks to our broad expertise and in-house production capabilities, we were able to realise a unique and high-quality interior. This project highlights not only our expertise, but also our flexibility to provide customised solutions.