An impressivemasterpiece
Gerrit van der Veenstraat 9 - 11
Where heritage meets excellence
Apollo House is prominently located in the prestigious Amsterdam Zuid district and embodies contemporary elegance with international appeal.
This national heritage monument (once the tallest building in Amsterdam at the time of its completion) combines iconic architecture with high-quality sustainable features, including sedum roofs, solar panels and a courtyard garden. The building is aiming for BREEAM Excellent certification, reflecting how Newomij, a family-owned company, values the property and continuously invests in making it future-ready.
The location
Located in the heart of Amsterdam Zuid, Apollo House offers exceptional connectivity near the Zuidas with hotels, restaurants and boutiques within walking distance. A refined setting where international allure meets urban convenience.
Accessibility
Perfectly connected in the heart of Amsterdam-Zuid, Apollo House offers direct access to the Zuidas, Amsterdam city centre and Schiphol Airport. With excellent public transport connections and major highways nearby, the location ensures effortless accessibility for both national and international businesses.
A widely acclaimed monument
Apollo House was designed by Dutch architect Dirk Roosenburg and built between 1937 and 1939. Originally, it served as the headquarters of the Rijksverzekeringsbank, the Dutch national insurance bank. Apollo House became famous for its innovative steel construction, which was unique in the Netherlands at the time. Its clean lines and functional design reflect the modern architectural ideas of the 1930s.
- National Monument
- Lightweight architectural appearance achieved through the use of glass and steel
- One of the first buildings in the Netherlands with a dedicated window-cleaning lift system
Key highlights
Apollo House combines a prominent visibility location with exceptional accessibility and extensive parking facilities. At its heart, a private courtyard garden offers a rare sense of calm and greenery, creating a distinctive working environment in the middle of Amsterdam Zuid.
Extensive parking facilities. Parking standard 1:60
Parking ensuring convenience and accessibility for occupiers and visitors.
Private courtyard garden
Calm and green environment at the heart of the building.
Prominent visibility location
An exceptional exposure in the centre of Amsterdam Zuid.
Sustainability
Apollo House combines contemporary comfort with a strong focus on sustainability. The building holds an A++ energy rating and is aiming for BREEAM Excellent certification, complemented by a 1,720 sq m sedum roof and 144 thermal solar panels.
BREEAM Excellent and Energy label A++
Renovated with the ambition to achieve BREEAM Excellent In-Use
1,720 sq m sedum roof
Enhanced biodiversity improves insulation and sustainable water management
144 thermal solar panels
Usage of efficient and sustainable thermal solar energy solutions
Availability
Currently, a total of approximately 1,100 sq m LFA
is available in Apollo House. This concerns the garden floor (approx. 550 sq m LFA)
and the first floor (approx. 550 sq m LFA) in the north ring. These spaces
can be rented as a whole or separately.
Availability
Currently, a total of approximately 1,100 sq m LFA is available in Apollo House. This concerns the garden floor (approx. 550 sq m LFA) and the first floor (approx. 550 sq m LFA) in the north ring. These spaces can be rented as a whole or separately.
GARDEN floor
First floor
Layout options
Thoughtfully designed floorplans that offer
flexibility for a variety of workspace layouts
GARDEN floor
Closed scenario
Number of Workstations: 34
Area per Employee: 16.2 sq m
Open scenario
Number of Workstations: 46
Area per Employee: 12.2 sq m
First floor
Closed scenario
Number of Workstations: 34
Area per Employee: 16.2 sq m
Open scenario
Number of Workstations: 46
Area per Employee: 12 sq m
High-profile tenants
Apollo House is home to a distinguished mix of (inter)national and high-profile tenants, reinforcing its position as one of Amsterdam Zuid’s premier business destinations. Renowned law firm A&O Shearman, technology staffing specialist Elevation Partners and Delen Private Bank have all chosen Apollo House as their base in Amsterdam. Their presence reflects the appeal of the building, the high-quality office environment, and the strategic location.
Contact
For more detailed information please contact:
+31 (0)20 800 2000
info@cushwake.com
+31 (0) 20 664 85 85
info.netherlands@dils.com