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When Atradius vacated their headquarters at David Ricardostraat 1, the property faced a significant challenge. Could a single-tenant office building transform into a successful multi-tenant office building that would attract Amsterdam businesses? The answer came through intelligent redesign by Tétris. The result became one of the Netherlands' most successful office transformations.
DR1 is strategically located between the A10 and A9 in Amsterdam Southeast. The transformation from corporate headquarters to dynamic multi-tenant office building demonstrates how thoughtful space planning, energy-efficient systems, and modern amenities attract diverse businesses. The project perfectly illustrates how professional design can enhance property value.
The challenge: From single to multiple tenants
The original Atradius headquarters had the typical challenges of a single-tenant property: large floor plates designed for one corporate culture, limited common areas, and company-specific infrastructure. Transforming it into an attractive multi-tenant office building required a complete rethinking of space and tenant experience.
The 18,000-square-meter ground floor had previously been purely functionally designed for the company. This needed to be completely reconsidered. The goal was to create valuable shared amenities that would distinguish DR1 in Amsterdam's competitive office market. The challenge went beyond physical change: creating community spaces that foster business growth and collaboration between tenants.
Location advantages and connectivity
DR1's position near major transport routes formed a strong foundation for multi-tenant appeal. The David Ricardostraat address offers businesses excellent accessibility: twelve minutes to Schiphol Airport and fifteen minutes to Amsterdam city center via the A10. This connectivity, combined with ample parking facilities, makes the office building ideal for companies seeking accessibility without the high costs of the city center.
The property also has excellent public transport connections with nearby metro and bus stops, making it attractive to both employees and visitors.
The solution: Strategic design innovation
Premium meeting center
Tétris created Amsterdam's most versatile business meeting facility on the ground floor. Five professionally designed meeting rooms replaced underutilized office spaces. Each room features modern audiovisual technology and flexible furnishing for various tenant needs, from small-scale client conversations to large corporate presentations.
The modern coffee bar with barista service and professional reception with concierge ensure an excellent first impression. These spaces serve a dual purpose: premium hospitality for external visitors and informal networking space that stimulates collaboration between tenants. This investment in amenities transformed basic building services into powerful tools for attracting and retaining tenants.
Flexible restaurant and collaboration zones
DR1's innovative approach created distinctive train-style seating that easily adapts throughout the workday. These thoughtfully designed spaces function as informal meeting areas during morning hours, quiet workspaces for laptop work during busy periods, and vibrant networking spaces during lunch and drinks.
The restaurant offers healthy lunch options and premium coffee, contributing to employee satisfaction. This multifunctional concept responds to modern workplace developments where the boundaries between dining, meeting, and working blur. The result enhances tenant satisfaction while optimizing space utilization.
Sustainable workspace design and technology
The transformation introduced energy-efficient systems and sustainable design principles throughout DR1. Advanced heating and air conditioning systems per zone optimize energy consumption per floor while ensuring comfort remains guaranteed. This supports both operational cost management for tenants and sustainability goals that modern companies increasingly prioritize.
Smart building systems monitor and automatically adjust LED lighting, temperature, and air quality based on occupancy and daily rhythms. This technology reduces environmental impact by 30% compared to conventional systems while ensuring premium workplace conditions remain guaranteed.
Results: Amsterdam multi-tenant benchmark
Proven tenant success
The DR1 transformation made immediate impact in Amsterdam's competitive multi-tenant sector. The unique combination of highway accessibility, professional meeting facilities, sustainable building operations, and flexible collaboration spaces attracted diverse businesses. These organizations sought high-quality alternatives to expensive Amsterdam city center locations without sacrificing operational efficiency or professional image.
Current occupancy rates of 95% demonstrate the transformation's success, with companies ranging from growing tech startups requiring 200m² to established consulting firms using 2,000m² full-floor configurations. This diversity confirms the multi-tenant design strategy and creates stable, varied income streams for smart property investment.
Operational excellence through smart design
The seamless transition between work, meeting, and relaxation zones eliminates traditional office building problems that hinder productivity. Tenants receive 24/7 access to professional meeting facilities without expensive external location costs, use flexible dining areas for client entertainment and informal business development, and benefit from spontaneous networking opportunities between tenants that stimulate cross-business partnerships.
Advanced security systems and digital access control adapt to different business schedules and accommodate the requirements of multiple tenants simultaneously, reducing operational complexity for property management.
Experience DR1's proven success formula
DR1 David Ricardostraat convincingly proves that smart transformation creates lasting value in Amsterdam's rapidly changing commercial real estate landscape. The successful evolution from traditional single-tenant headquarters to thriving multi-tenant business hub shows how Tétris design expertise, sustainable building principles, smart location optimization, and modern amenity planning effectively combine to consistently exceed tenant expectations while delivering sustainable ROI.
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