Sustainability Report

Certificates

WELL • Platinum • Core

Efficient

Circular facade material: Ceramic stone strips supplied by Front®, manufactured from recycled construction waste. Approximately 385,000 kg of waste is reused within the facade system.
Material efficiency: Each brick is cut into four thin strips, reducing raw material demand while increasing façade coverage.
Durable envelope design: Brick-based ceramic strips and concrete plinth elements are selected for longevity, limiting replacement cycles.
Inner-city densification: High-density development at a public transport hub reduces land consumption and supports compact urban growth.

Paris Proof

Paris Proof performance for offices, ensuring operational energy use remains within Paris Agreement CO₂ budgets.
Geothermal energy storage system providing heating and cooling for apartments, offices, and hotel spaces.
Solar photovoltaic panels on rooftops supplying renewable electricity for shared building functions.
High-density mixed-use programming reduces travel-related emissions and supports transit-oriented development adjacent to Breda Central Station.
Rainwater retention roof storing approximately 400,000 litres, reducing energy demand on municipal infrastructure during peak rainfall events.

Efficient

Robust material selection: Ceramic stone strips, concrete plinths, and high-quality interior finishes reduce maintenance frequency.
Low-maintenance facade systems minimize cleaning, repair, and replacement-related emissions over the building lifecycle.
Centralized energy systems (geothermal and PV) reduce operational servicing compared to decentralized fossil-fuel systems.

Adaptive Reuse and Flexible Design Considerations

Adaptive reuse was actively considered through structural and spatial flexibility:

8.1 × 8.1 metre column grid allows a wide range of office layouts and future program changes.
Open floorplates and strategically positioned cores enable conversion between office typologies or alternative uses without major structural alteration.
Mixed-use framework supports long-term relevance and adaptability within a changing urban context.

Disassemblable Elements for Circular Economy

The facade system based on modular ceramic strips allows selective replacement rather than full façade renewal.
Material separation between the structural frame, façade cladding, and interior fit-out supports future disassembly.
Interior elements such as acoustic panels, wayfinding, bridges, and stairs are designed as independent systems, facilitating reuse or recycling.

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