PwC Westgate 2

PwC’s Amsterdam headquarters, Westgate II, is set to take the next step in its development. In collaboration with PwC, Quest Funds and NEW NRG Real Estate, we are working to make the building more sustainable, with the aim of making the office ‘Paris Proof’.

The ambition is to drastically reduce energy consumption and prepare the building for the climate challenges of the future. By utilising the building’s existing qualities whilst simultaneously upgrading its technical systems, Westgate II is being transformed into a future-proof and energy-efficient working environment.

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.