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Online meeting on the development of the RAI site
RAI Amsterdam recently asked you to contribute your ideas on the redevelopment of the RAI site. Some 1,400 people responded to the survey. If you are interested in hearing the results, RAI is organising an online information meeting on 26 February 2025. You can register for it now.
Zuidas Sustainability Award presented
On 14 November 2024, the Zuidas Sustainability Award was presented for the third time. An expert panel of judges chose winners across six different themes. Around 600 people voted for the public award.
Demolition of Circl pavilion in full swing
Behind the construction hoardings in Gustav Mahlerplein, work has been underway on the demolition of the Circl pavilion for almost six months. This is a far from easy process, because the aim is to ‘harvest’ as much of the construction materials as possible for reuse.
Will you win the 2024 Zuidas Sustainability Award?
Since October 2023, has your organisation set up or completed a sustainability initiative that is making a difference in Zuidas? Perhaps you know about an initiative of this kind? Take part in the elections for the Zuidas Sustainability Award 2024. Registration is now open.
Multifunctional office building in Mahlerplein
In Gustav Mahlerplein, directly to the south of Amsterdam Zuid station, a very special office building is being developed: Mahler 1. It is the first phase of the redevelopment of the ABN AMRO head offices. The building will combine multiple functions.
Fertile soil from Ravelgracht to be reused
In the new Ravel residential district, something extraordinary is happening. To the south of the AFC football pitches, we are digging a canal: Ravelgracht. The fertile soil that we are removing is set to be reused in other places in Amsterdam.
Wooden head offices for BNP Paribas and Arcadis
On the so-called ‘de Boog‘ plot, construction work has started on The CubeHouse. This will be the new head offices of BNP Paribas Nederland and Arcadis. Remarkably, this office tower, developed by G&S&, will mostly be made out of wood.
Finishing touches added to The Newton
It will not be very long before The Newton is completed in Kop Zuidas. When it comes to the appearance and quality of this energy-efficient complex, it is obvious that no expense has been spared. ‘This is genuine craftsmanship: in no way is this standard housing construction.’
A surprising waterside walk in Zuidas
Even in Zuidas, water management is a challenge. For example, the passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station has been flooded at times. But there are also some more pleasant surprises. They even include a mini-polder, at the heart of Zuidas. Want to know more? Take a stroll and do the Water Walk (‘Ommetje Water’), an audio tour (in Dutch).
Sustainable redevelopment of EDGE Stadium completed
After two years of construction work, EDGE Stadium, located on the corner of Amstelveenseweg and Fred. Roeskestraat has been completed. The key aim of this redevelopment was to improve sustainability. The updated design has resulted in a stunningly attractive office building.
Light makes all the difference in regenerated Strawinskyhuis
The old Strawinskyhuis in Prinses Irenestraat is now virtually unrecognisable. At the heart of what was once a brutalist complex, there now lies a bright and airy atrium. The building is not yet fully complete: work on it is expected to last until the end of the year.
Two trees to be replanted to create space for 'Boog' plot
In the night of 15-16 March 2023, we will be removing two trees in Parnassusweg close to Claude Debussylaan for replanting elsewhere. The trees need to be moved in order to make way for the construction of a new office building on the so-called 'Boog' plot.