PwC Westgate 2

PwC's headquarters in Amsterdam, Westgate II, has been successfully delivered as a Paris Proof office. In close collaboration with PwC, Quest Funds and NEW NRG Real Estate, the building has been transformed to meet the climate challenges of the future.

By significantly reducing energy consumption, making the most of the building's existing qualities, and upgrading its technical systems, Westgate II has become a future-proof, energy-efficient and comfortable workplace that meets the Paris Proof ambition.

The design makes maximum use of the available space for generating renewable energy. The building’s roofs and the canopy covering the entire entrance to the car park are fully utilised as energy-generating roofs fitted with solar panels. In this way, we make optimal use of all available surfaces for generating renewable energy.

The new canopy will feature a lightweight timber structure spanning the entire car park entrance. An energy-generating roof fitted with solar panels will be installed on top of this structure, meaning that the canopy will not only provide shelter for the car park entrance but will also actively contribute to the building’s energy supply. In this way, sustainability becomes an integral part of the architecture.

In addition to these visible improvements, the building’s HVAC system is also being thoroughly modernised. By implementing more efficient technologies, we are significantly reducing energy consumption and minimising the building’s carbon footprint.

For us, this project has a special significance. We were previously responsible for the design of the PwC office. Through this sustainability initiative, we are giving the building a new future, in which the existing architecture is enhanced and adapted to meet today’s climate goals.

The transformation of Westgate II demonstrates how we can make existing buildings fit for the future. Through smart interventions and the maximum use of available space for energy generation, we are preparing the building for a sustainable and energy-efficient future.