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WTC Amsterdam wins the green cup

February 12, 2019 - WTC Amsterdam has won the first Green Business Cup, awarded by the Green Business Club Zuidas for its involvement in a wide variety of GBC projects, and the leadership role it has adopted in many of them. The judges said the WTC Amsterdam is making great progress in cutting the use of natural gas, boosting mobility by using shared car and e-bike schemes and cutting down on food waste. Technical and facility director Frank Folkers was on hand to pick up the prize. Read More

Construction of Tower Ten Officially Started

December 10, 2018 - Amsterdam, on 19 November 2018 - the official go-ahead was given for TOWER TEN's new construction and the revitalization of one of the existing buildings of WTC Amsterdam. Sandra Thesing, Deputy Director Amsterdam Zuidas and Ronald van der Waals, fund manager of the CBRE Dutch Office Fund, jointly gave the official go-ahead for the construction TOWER TEN is part of WTC Amsterdam on the Amsterdam Zuidas, the most successful office location in the Netherlands and one of the most popular business locations. The new building comprises 32,000 m2 of office space spread over 22 floors. The existing tower of 17,000 m2 will also be completely renovated. Office and facilities will be added according to the current WTC concept. High-quality facilities are combined with the choice between fixed and flexible office workplaces. TOWER TEN is expected to be delivered by mid-2021 and will have a BREAAM-NL Excellent design certificate. Read More

WTCA GA Reception in WTC Amsterdam

June 26, 2018 - The Lobby H/I tower of WTC Amsterdam was the setting for the final event of the WTC General Assembly which took place in Leeuwarden at the end of April. Some 250 guests from from WTC’s all over the world arrived by coach for the drinks party and to meet members of the Amsterdam Economic Board, Amsterdam Inbusiness and WTC Amsterdam Business Club. Read More

This year WTC Amsterdam turns 30

April 1, 2015 - AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - This year WTC Amsterdam turns 30. The complex was officially opened by Queen Beatrix on October 25, 1985. To celebrate the management team would invite members of the Business Club to join Sail Amsterdam 2015, the five-yearly nautical event which takes place this August. Christiaan Huijg, managing director of the World Trade Center Amsterdam, is bidding to join the international WTCA Board. As a founding member of the WTCA 30 years ago, WTC Amsterdam would like to play a more active role in the international association. Christiaan is a strong believer that a WTC is more than just an office and is keen to see greater consistency in standards at WTCs around the globe. To learn more about WTC Amsterdam, please click on the source link below: Read More

Sublime Dinner, Historic Location at Felix Meritis

September 25, 2013 - On april 24, a total of one hundred members and their guests from WTC Amsterdam Business Club met each other in the special ambiance of Felix Meritis. In the attractive Columns room, overlooking the Keizersgracht, everybode enjoyed an excellent 4-course dinner of Star Chef Alain Alders. The participants also visited the newly opened Observatory. 'There is the WTC' Felix Meritis is a European Centre for art, culture and science, located in a bend of the Keizersgracht. This year marks the monumental building 225 years. Among other things, the art project 'Amsterdam of Above - Amsterdam of Below' that can be seen from the reopened Observatory. Visitors can search spells on ten high buildings from this high vantage point with viewers, including WTC Amsterdam. On april 24, the WTC Amsterdam Business Club climbed in small groups through the monumental staircase to the Observatory. 'Dessert on the Roof' The event was in many ways special and varied. While guests arrived from 18.30 in the Felix Meritis café, the first group gathered for the visit to the Observatory. One group was served here their between dish and a third group ate his dessert while overlooking Amsterdam. The beautifully set tables in the old Columnsroom were amazing, an ensemble ensured a relaxing jazzy atmosphere. 'Delightful' The visits to the Observatory – accompanied by charming hostesses – let space to the seating order to changes during the evening; the ability to network with trusted and new people is something no one wants to lose. Read More

Vacancy in WTC Amsterdam Two Times Lower than Zuidas Average

July 1, 2013 - July 2013 - Amsterdam Zuidas is the business hotspot of the Netherlands, an A-location on the southern edge of the Dutch capital which is fast becoming one of the most sustainable business parks in Europe. Located in the Center of the Amsterdam Zuidas, is World Trade Center Amsterdam. WTC Amsterdam is a dynamic commercial 'world city', populated by at least three hundred companies, which often are internationally oriented. With representatives of more than 30 nationalities, it is no exception to hear Dutch, English, Russian, French and Japanese in public areas. More than half of the established companies is of foreign descent. The Office vacancy in WTC Amsterdam is currently 3764 m² so therefore 3.3%. These numbers show that WTC Amsterdam is a hotspot: the Zuidas does it with 7.9% already well compared to Amsterdam and the national average (15%), but the percentage vacancy in the WTC therefore amounts to less than half compared to the Zuidas. With more than 125,000 m² World Trade Center Amsterdam is the largest (Office) building of Netherlands. World Trade Center Amsterdam is a commercial business center on the Zuidas, the commercial and economic heart of Amsterdam. World Trade Center Amsterdam focuses primarily on housing and bringing together businesses as well as provide them with a range of services that supports them in business operations and helps to be successful. Read More

WTC Amsterdam; A Significant Part of the the Zuidas Business District in Amsterdam

February 27, 2013 - The personnel as well as their guests can enjoy the dynamic ambience of the WTC complex that combines business with pleasure, in a seamless manner. High end shops, cafes, bars and restaurants are all components in the open public areas that are truly lively and spacious. Contemporary art, high quality fixtures, abundant daylight and natural greenery all combine to add to the WTC Amsterdam’s inimitable atmosphere. With office suites of sizes ranging from 27m2 - 3,400m2 in ready to walk-in condition or as spaces that 'tenants' can customize. Healthcare services like physiotherapists and dentists are also present at the premises. Besides, employees can easily access the many nearby banks, hotels and supermarkets. Thus WTC Amsterdam provides multiple activities under one roof to offer a dynamic and rich environment. To enhance the international atmosphere prevailing in the whole area, lunchtime concerts and art exhibitions are also held frequently in the vast complex. Another forthcoming attraction is the International Jobfair 2013 that is scheduled to be held at the WTC. After the advent of WTC Amsterdam, businesses can now find suitable office space right at the core of the business district of Amsterdam, where such space is at a premium. As a result businessmen can rent offices at a comparably lesser cost than in other regions of Amsterdam city. In this context, it is also important to keep in mind that the WTC Amsterdam is a significant part of the city’s Zuidas project. Symbolic of the busy business district where it is located, WTC Amsterdam reflects the golden future held for both. Read More