The EMA building accommodates the European Medicines Agency. It was constructed beside the A10 orbital motorway, next to the Cross Towers (the EY office). In addition to workstations for 900 employees, the building also offers conference facilities.
The international nature of the EMA means the building must meet high standards. Every year, the EMA welcomes around 36,000 visitors and accommodates around 5,000 video conferences and 600 meetings. This requires substantial flexibility regarding the number of workstations, facilities for large and small private meetings and conference facilities.
Parties involved
The building is owned by the Central Government Real Estate Agency, which manages the housing of all government buildings in the Netherlands. The Agency has contracted construction company Dura Vermeer to build and maintain the EMA office for 20 years. Dura Vermeer is collaborating with another well-known Dutch contractor, Heijmans. Together, they form the EMA Construction Consortium (Bouwcombinatie EMA).
Sustainability
The EMA’s social function means the building must exude sustainability, and as a result, building is practically energy neutral. The goal is to attain a sustainability quality mark that exceeds even the BREEAM Excellent status.
Additional information
- Height of building: 80 metres
- 19 storeys
- Space for 1,300 workstations
- 38,500 m2 of office space and conference facilities
- Parking facilities for approx. 100 cars and 750 bicycles
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