Lasting impact requires constant evolution
We put capital to work in buildings and neighbourhoods that people love. We always keep an eye on the long game for our investors.
Sustainability
Shaping the cities of tomorrow with sustainable design, innovative materials, and intelligent, energy-efficient spaces that nurture both people and planet.
We believe in a holistic approach to limit the resource use and global warming and to mitigate climate risks. Our approach involves the design and construction of ultra-efficient, all-electric buildings, powered as much as possible with on-site renewable electricity, and reducing, reusing and recycling materials to cut the embodied carbon emissions to a minimum.
Best Roof of the year
At The Pulse of Amsterdam, an urban forest in the sky features a floating path, panoramic city views, and real impact: cooler temperatures, better water flow, and more biodiversity. It adds ecological value, forming a permanent green stepping stone between Amsterdam’s two biggest green zones: the Amstelscheg and the Amsterdamse Bos.
Edge secures International WELL Building Institute Concept Award
The transformation of EDGE Stadium showcases our commitment to sustainable innovation. By preserving and reusing the building’s original elements, we expanded the office space by 50% to 29,000 sq m, integrating a striking glass façade around its copper ‘heart’. This forward-thinking design has earned both WELL Platinum and BREEAM Excellent certifications.
EDGE receives the highest performance level of the R2S label
As the first Dutch national monument on track to become Paris-proof, the dsm-firmenich building combines its preserved historic structure with state-of-the-art sustainable technology. From solar-integrated façades to smart lighting, water-saving systems, and efficient HVAC, every detail contributes to achieving BREEAM Outstanding and the highest performance level of the R2S label.
Past and future, side by side
At ABN AMRO's future home base, we kept the original white tiled façade of the former office while upgrading it with a touch of natural and sustainable timber.
One of Germany's largest ice storage systems
At EDGE Friedrichspark, a massive ice storage systems helps achieve near-zero operational carbon. The system produces ice at night using renewable energy, then uses it for cooling during the day. By shifting demand away from carbon-intensive peak hours, it keeps the building comfortable and efficient all year round.
The base building at EDGE Amsterdam West operates energy neutral, powered by 6,000 sqm of rooftop and parking-deck solar panels generating 33.33 kWh/m² yearly. A heat and cold storage system delivers 18.69 kWh/m² on-site, supported by data dashboards that track and optimise performance in real time.
TPEX to optimise EDGE Olympic building to Paris-Proof
EDGE Olympic is turned into Nuveen’s best performing asset with an energy usage of only 68kWh / m2 (coming from 105 kW m2) and with a Reduction in cost of 37%.
First German building uploaded on the Madaster database
EDGE Suedkreuz is loaded as a pilot project to the Madaster database. Material products and elements now fully documented and stored on the platform.
Partnering with Alchemy for Pilot Use of Naturecem for EDGE East Side
Naturecem is a highly CO2-optimized ready-mixed concrete produced through Alcemy’s technology. Reducing upfront carbon emissions.
EDGE Suedkreuz: WELL Core
EDGE Suedkreuz becomes the first building in Germany with the WELL Core: Platinum certification.
Naturecem at EDGE Friedrichspark
Project scale use of low carbon concrete Naturecem. As developed by Alcemy. Use at EDGE Friedrichspark.
Grab-a-tree day & recycling event at ABN AMRO Foppingadreef
Community-led sustainability events activated public space while encouraging reuse, recycling, and environmental awareness.
Health
Providing environments that promote well-being, with light, air, and space that support physical and mental health for everyone who uses them.
Unfolding the Walking Room and its first test run ever at EDGE Stadium
Can you imagine working, having a meeting, and walking, all while being at the office? Well now you can, at EDGE Stadium!
Physical exercise adds immense value to one’s wellbeing and health. Values that we as a company want to bring into people’s lives to help them reach their highest potential.
Neuro-interior fit-out at EDGE Grand Central
Neuro-inclusive interior design principles were applied to create calm, supportive spaces that enhance focus, wellbeing, and everyday comfort.
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EDGE Olympic: Lensman Index (LMI)
Edge's headquarters awarded highest Leesman Index (LMI) result of all European offices, with a score of 87.9, in the 50 employees or more
category. This achievement places Edge's headquarters among the top 3.3% of the best office environments to work in globally
Social connection
Redefining workspaces as a buzzing club house, where creativity, culture, and individual health seamlessly come together.
EDGE hosts symphony orchestra De Philharmonie
Glad to have hosted symphony orchestra De Philharmonie as the first of many orchestras on our quest to redefine commercial office spaces as agents of social value.
While they’re taking a break this summer, we will be anticipating their wonderful melodies to grace our building again this September!
Creating sustainable buildings with future generations
We love to support initiatives involving the community to celebrate this vision. Recently, students from Snowsfield Primary School unleashed their creativity by painting nature-inspired murals on the hoardings of EDGE London Bridge. A thoughtful initiative led by the project's general contractor Mace.
Partnership with UseSpace
Partnership with UseSpace strengthens Edge’s social strategy. Focus on connecting with local communities around development projects.
Clay workshop at EDGE London Bridge
During demolition, materials and space were repurposed for creative workshops, turning construction sites into places for learning and making.
Public art competition on the construction fence at EDGE Coolsingel
We transformed the construction hoardings at EDGE Coolsingel into a dynamic public gallery through the Show Me Your Heart art competition, inviting artists to connect with the city. Every three months a new artist brings bold work to one of Rotterdam’s busiest streets, giving creative talent high-visibility exposure and a chance to win a permanent installation at EDGE Coolsingel.
Handmade lanterns at EDGE London Bridge
We’ve opened our Marketing Suite to the neighbourhood, turning our windows into a small exhibition of handmade lanterns created by pupils from Snowfields Primary School. Each lantern reflects a child’s imagination and care, a reminder that buildings matter most when they’re part of a community.
Accountability
Driven by integrity, we transform visionary ideas into lasting impact.
2024: A Year of Innovation, Impact, and Inspiration
Dreams are where the extraordinary begins. They are visions that transform skylines, break boundaries, and ignite inspiration for generations.
Thank you for being an essential part of our 2024 journey, dreaming with us, pushing limits, building greatness, and believing in what’s possible.
First WELL Platinum Certification in the Netherlands
EDGE Olympic has achieved WELL v2 Platinum certification, the first building in the Netherlands to reach this highest standard for health and wellbeing. This milestone reflects our commitment to creating work environments that actively support physical and mental wellbeing, from air and water quality to light, comfort, and movement.
RS2 Certification for EDGE Stadium
EDGE Stadium is the first building in Europe to achieve Ready 2 Service (R2S) certification, setting a new benchmark for service quality and user experience in office environments. The certification recognises how well a building supports its users through clear services, smooth operations, and a strong focus on hospitality.
World's Smartest Building
In 2015, The Edge was recognised by Bloomberg as the world’s smartest building, setting a global benchmark for smart technology, energy efficiency, and sustainable workplace design.
The Edge was also awarded the highest sustainability score ever by the British rating agency BREEAM, achieving a record-breaking score of 98.4 percent.
Merger of Edge Next and Sense by Physee into Next Sense
The platform and data visualizations of EDGE Next, combined with the AI-supported controls and simulations of Sense by PHYSEE, will form a singular solution to inform clients on the real-time status of their portfolios.
Open letter commitment to action
Our Founder & CEO Coen van Oostrom joins more than 100 CEOs across the globe to publish an open letter to global leaders asking to move from commitments to action with the World Economic Forum for COP29.
Second CDP submission
Public disclosure of the CDP report and improved performance to a 'B' rating
Our first ESG Report
We published our first comprehensive Sustainability Report (2024), covering all business lines and ESG topics. Conducted a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) aligned with CSRD / ESRS, identifying 12 material ESG topics.