Vanderlande unveils new headquarters

Vanderlande recently completed building a new headquarters spread across eight floors and 210,000 square feet.

A number of the company’s employee suggestions were implemented during the build, and consideration was given to ergonomic concerns, such as light, space and noise levels. It has been certified ‘excellent’ by the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), the world’s longest established method of assessing, rating, and certifying the sustainability of building.

The new building contains a central stairwell that links every floor, and is home to more than 1,000 workstations, all with height-adjustable desks, and the latest IT facilities and equipment. A variety of areas, such as a fitness suite, ‘scrum’ rooms and lounges provide space for a range of activities. Triple-glazed glass also contributes to energy savings. In addition, a new restaurant has been opened, while the new Vanderlande Academy is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2017.

“The balance between ergonomics and aesthetics is perfect in our new office environment,” says Vanderlande’s CEO Govert Hamers. “Colleagues have told me many positive things about the lack of noise, the visuals and the natural light permeating through the building. Effectively, it was designed to be as comfortable as possible. Everyone I speak to is excited and proud to work in such a spectacular office. It is a highly impressive structure, and will be a welcoming space in which to entertain our visitors and clients. I’m sure our staff will join me in congratulating all those individuals who worked hard to deliver a new home we can be truly proud of.”