NLB Emona: fitting out 1,300 workstations across 8 floors
We are currently in the middle of one of the largest office fit-out projects in Slovenia. NLB d.d. - one of the country's leading financial institutions - entrusted Hit Preless and Heka Interior with the complete furnishing of their Emona BTC business building. The scope: 8 floors, 1,300 workstations, every piece of furniture designed, manufactured and installed by one team.
Installation in progress: floors 2 and 3
Right now, our installation crew is on-site at floors 2 and 3. Every day, the team is setting up workstations, storage cabinets, acoustic wall panels and timber slat partition walls. The target is to complete both floors by the end of April 2026, before moving on to the remaining floors.
What makes this project stand out is not just the scale - it is the fact that every element comes from one source. There are no third-party suppliers to coordinate, no mismatched delivery schedules, no unclear responsibilities. One partner, one timeline, one quality standard.
What we are delivering
Workstations with integrated infrastructure
Each of the 1,300 workstations features an integrated cable management system with dual electrical circuits (2x 3x2.5 mm2) and quad UTP Cat6 network cabling. All cables are concealed within purpose-built channels beneath the desk surface. The result is a clean workspace with full connectivity - monitors, laptops and peripherals operate without visible cable clutter.
Acoustic solutions for open-plan offices
With 1,300 people working in open-plan environments, acoustic management is not optional. We developed a multi-layered approach for NLB Emona:
- Wall-mounted acoustic panels - rectangular panels in green, yellow and grey tones, arranged in asymmetric compositions. Each panel is upholstered with acoustic fabric that absorbs mid and high-frequency speech.
- Desktop acoustic partitions - fabric screens between workstations providing visual privacy and sound dampening.
- Perforated ceiling panels - ceiling treatments that complement wall and desktop elements for balanced room acoustics.
Timber slat partition walls
The most distinctive feature of the NLB Emona project is the timber slat partition system. Vertical oak slats mounted on steel frames create semi-transparent divisions between work zones. Light passes freely between the slats, maintaining a sense of openness while visually separating different areas. All slat walls are manufactured in our production facility in Medvode using advanced CNC technology for precise timber processing.
Glass partition walls
Private offices and meeting rooms feature glass partition walls with black aluminium profiles. The glass maintains visual connectivity and natural light flow while providing the sound insulation required for confidential meetings. Selected glass panels carry satin-printed corporate messaging - a subtle branding element that doubles as wayfinding.
Storage systems
At this scale, organised storage is essential. Each floor features lockable personal storage cabinets with drawer and cupboard configurations tailored to floor-specific requirements. The cabinets share a consistent timber decor with the desk systems, creating visual coherence across the entire building.
34+ years of single-source delivery
Hit Preless has been operating as a single-source contractor for over 34 years. From planning and production to transport, installation and after-sales service - every phase is handled in-house by our team of 80+ professionals.
This approach is the same one we apply to hotel projects across Europe - Marriott, Radisson Blu, NH Hotels, Melia Frankfurt and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management among them. The NLB Emona project demonstrates that the same methodology scales seamlessly from hospitality to large corporate office environments.
Why one partner matters at this scale
A project spanning 8 floors and 1,300 workstations requires precision coordination. With multiple vendors, that coordination becomes the client's problem - mismatched materials, conflicting schedules, unclear accountability. With a single-source partner, these risks disappear:
- One timeline - production, delivery and installation follow a unified schedule
- One responsibility - quality, deadlines and execution rest with one team
- Visual consistency - all elements are designed together, materials complement each other
- In-house production - custom adjustments without extended lead times
- After-sales support - one contact for maintenance, replacements and upgrades
Planning an office fit-out?
Whether you are furnishing 50 or 5,000 workstations, the process starts the same way - with a consultation where we assess your spaces, requirements and timeline. We handle everything from initial design through to final installation and ongoing support.
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