In the heart of the city, in a unique and easily accessible location, a turnkey office space is Available for rent Available the historic building 'The Heart'. 'The Heart' is located on Rokin and Kalverstraat. It is the former department store of the V&D retail chain, which has been transformed into an elegant office building with showroom/retail space on the ground floor. During the sustainable and thorough renovation, the original character of the building was restored and the distinctive steel curtain wall was reconstructed. The result: beautiful, modern office floors with an unprecedented amount of natural light.
Approximately 1,139 m² of lettable office space is Available on the first floor. This largely open-plan office floor has been finished to a very high standard, based on a design by architectural firm Office Winhov. Various meeting and work rooms as well as phone booths have been created. These are equipped with chic glass partitions and dark wooden frames. The delivery level includes custom-made built-in cupboards in the meeting rooms, a luxury pantry, a beautiful kitchen with ample lunch seating, and modern sanitary facilities. Everything has been thought of to create a comfortable and inviting office space: for example, a computer floor, acoustic ceiling, spotlights, and a high-quality climate control system. The monumental building even has an energy label class A.
The distinctive steel and glass façade offers stunning panoramic views of the water and the city boulevard of 'De Rode Loper' on Rokin. Its location Immediately the Rokin metro stop on the North/South line contributes to the excellent accessibility of 'The Heart' by public transport. This is an excellent choice for a representative office user who wishes to establish themselves in a unique historic building with contemporary comfort.
Details
• High-quality turnkey office space
• Located on one floor
• Beautiful light due to impressive windows
• National monument
• Energy label A
History
The original building at Rokin 164-168/Kalverstraat 203 was designed by architect Francois Caron in 1912. Commissioned by Willem Vroom and Anton Dreesmann, a department store was created in a striking Berlagian style. This architectural approach forms a transition between neoclassicism and more modern movements.
A radical renovation of the building took Location the 1930s, based on a design by architect Jan Kuijt in the Amsterdam School style. The steel glass front was added to the facade and the passageway on Sint Jorissteeg was closed off.
This merged the original building with the 18th-century warehouses on Rokin and the 19th-century building designed by Jacot and Oldewelt on Kalverstraat. Due to various renovations, the individual buildings had lost their unique character over the years. The redevelopment project has impressively restored this character.
Redevelopment
Following the bankruptcy of V&D at the end of 2015, owner IEF Capital commissioned a large-scale, sustainable renovation of the department store, designed by architectural firm Office Winhov, to create a showroom and office space.
The distinctive architecture of Caron and Kuijt has been preserved and restored as much as possible. The densely built-up Sint Jorissteeg was restored and reopened. This critical reconstruction, aimed at reinforcing the character of the original buildings, has been more than successful. The steel curtain wall was of great architectural and historical importance and was therefore reconstructed with the original details preserved.
The ground floor of The Heart already houses a flagship store for Chinese mobility company Zeekr. The well-known European auction platform Catawiki is located on the second to fifth floors.
Design
The office space on the first floor has been elegantly finished. Much attention has been paid to details, from the elegant concealment of doors and fire hose reels to the chic hinges and locks.
Neighbourhood + hotspots
The Heart is located on De Rode Loper (The Red Carpet), a prestigious and striking urban project that symbolizes the metamorphosis of the area surrounding the North/South metro line. Wide, chic sidewalks made of natural stone have been constructed along the Rokin, along with sleek street furniture, elegant lighting, and plenty of space for pedestrians and cyclists. Cars and trams now share a narrowed roadway. Trees, benches, art objects, and sightlines to the historic facades make the Rokin aesthetically appealing to residents and visitors alike. This urban boulevard connects history and modernity and offers a warm welcome to everyone who enters the heart of Amsterdam.
This lively inner-city location near Muntplein square with the Munttoren tower, the famous Kalverstraat shopping street, and Dam square with the Royal Palace Amsterdam offers no shortage of high-quality dining and drinking establishments. For informal drinks, a business lunch, or a cup of coffee, Het Groene Paleis (Immediately Rokin), The Duchess in the W Hotel, and Vascobelo V-Bar in Scheltema bookstore (also on Rokin) are highly recommended.
Accessibility
The Heart is easily accessible by public transport due to its location Immediately Rokin. The (underground) North/South line (metro line 52) passes here and there is a stop for tram lines 2, 4, 14, and 17. This provides a direct connection to Amsterdam Central Station, RAI Station, Muiderpoort Station, and Amsterdam Zuid Station, among others.
Parking facilities
Paid parking is available at the Rokin parking garage. There are 293 parking spaces, including 20 electric charging stations. No subscriptions are available for this parking garage.
Bicycles can be parked in the communal bicycle parking facility in the basement of ‘The Heart’. It is also possible to park bicycles in the municipal parking facility at Rokin metro station.
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