Office Asset Optimisation

CASE STUDY

WORLD TRADE CENTRE ROTTERDAM

This iconic and historic building in the centre of Rotterdam underwent an optimisation strategy to increase its appeal as an office location, but also as a leisure precinct Both a short-term asset improvement process and a longer-term optimisation program were undertaken.

OFFICE ASSET OPTIMISATION FOR TOMORROW

Initially hospitality services were put into the building including a customer focussed ServiceDesk to support tenant satisfaction and experience. Vacant office space was also repurposed to offer more appeal to the community beyond office workers. New facilities including a restaurant, coffee bar, gym and business centre were created to enhance visitor appeal. Following this, an extensive masterplan

A comprehensive refurbishment was undertaken of the entire interior of the building, with office space upgraded to match the latest trends in tenant demand. A 170-room hotel opening in the building in 2021, as well as a high-end French Brasserie and fitness centre. In addition, an extensive sustainability program was implemented which included installing solar panels, renewable energy and climate control systems, which took the building from a G climate rating to A++. This program

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was undertaken for the asset to optimise it well into the future.

sets a new bar in the sustainable retrofitting of historic buildings.

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