ABN AMRO, Edge and BAM start construction on new home base in Amsterdam Zuidoost

The redevelopment plans for the building of over 100,000 square metres are in line with ABN AMRO’s sustainability vision and were designed in partnership with real estate developer Edge and the architectural firm that designed the original building, Broekbakema. The building, which will be realized by BAM Bouw en Techniek, will soon provide space for around 11,000 employees and will also have a social function.

ABN AMRO has set the ambition that by 2030 all owned offices will comply with the Paris Climate Agreement. In line with this ambition, the purpose of this redevelopment is to renew and expand the existing building on Foppingadreef and to make it Paris Proof, instead of opting for a new construction. 70,000 square metres of the building will be reused and many of the materials left over after demolition will be repurposed. Additionally, wood rather than concrete will be used for the main structure that will support approximatively 30,000 square metres of new office floors. The roof and the front of the building will be lined with 10,500 square metres of solar panels to significantly reduce energy consumption compared to the existing building. Circular principles are integrated in every phase of the redevelopment. As a result of these choices, among others, a BREAAM Excellent sustainability certification will in any case be awarded.

The new office will thus become an inspiring place to work and meet that is not only better for the climate but also better for the immediate living environment. Foppingadreef is a street located in Amsterdam Zuidoost, a district with a great deal of social inequality. ABN AMRO has teamed up with the City of Amsterdam, partners, (neighbourhood) organizations and residents to contribute on a social level, for which the bank already signed a covenant in 2021.