A landmarkshaped by time
Completed in 1962 as the international headquarters of British Petroleum (BP), Frederiksplein 42 is one of the finest examples of refined post-war modernism. A connected business environment embedded within one of Amsterdam’s most vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods. Set among leading institutions, international headquarters, hospitality, retail and residential living.
Rooted in Amsterdam.Reimagined for tomorrow.
Designed by Piet Zanstra, the office building introduced a level of international presence that was largely unprecedented in Amsterdam at the time. Its precast concrete façade, rational floor plans and elegant proportions remain defining architectural qualities today. Throughout its history, Frederiksplein 42 has accommodated prominent national and international tenants, including BP, Hogan Lovells and Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-ix).
Rooted in Amsterdam.Reimagined for tomorrow.
Designed by Piet Zanstra, the office building introduced a level of international presence that was largely unprecedented in Amsterdam at the time. Its precast concrete façade, rational floor plans and elegant proportions remain defining architectural qualities today. Throughout its history, Frederiksplein 42 has accommodated prominent national and international tenants, including BP, Hogan Lovells and Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-ix).
Historic foundations.Future standards.
The transformation of Frederiksplein 42 is driven by a clear ambition: to create an office space that performs to tomorrow’s standards while respecting its historic character.
Historic foundations.Future standards.
The transformation of Frederiksplein 42 is driven by a clear ambition: to create an office space that performs to tomorrow’s standards while respecting its historic character.
Amsterdam’s mostfuture-ready officeenvironment
The redevelopment delivers
- Paris Proof with 50% user flexibility in energy consumption (35 kWh/m² for building installations and 35 kWh/m² for user consumption)
- BREEAM Excellent certification
- CRREM alignment
- PV panels
- Heat recovery
- Sustainable generation of heating and cooling
- Demand-controlled ventilation
- Water retention
- Green roof
- LED lighting
- Smart building technology
State-of-the-art climate systems
A fully electric energy concept, advanced climate ceilings, intelligent ventilation systems, high-performance building envelope and integrated office space controls will deliver both tenant comfort and operational efficiency.
In a market increasingly defined by ESG objectives and employee expectations, Frederiksplein 42 offers office space capable of supporting both.
Amsterdam’s mostfuture-ready officeenvironment
The redevelopment delivers
- Paris Proof with 50% user flexibility in energy consumption (35 kWh/m² for building installations and 35 kWh/m² for user consumption)
- BREEAM Excellent certification
- CRREM alignment
- PV panels
- Heat recovery
- Sustainable generation of heating and cooling
- Demand-controlled ventilation
- Water retention
- Green roof
- LED lighting
- Smart building technology
State-of-the-artclimate systems
A fully electric energy concept, advanced climate ceilings, intelligent ventilation systems, high-performance building envelope and integrated office space controls will deliver both tenant comfort and operational efficiency.
In a market increasingly defined by ESG objectives and employee expectations, Frederiksplein 42 offers office space capable of supporting both.
The architect
ZZDP – Adam Smit
“Our ambition is to restore the building’s original grandeur with care and clarity, while preparing it for contemporary office use. A new entrance creates a welcoming arrival experience, enhancing accessibility and drawing generous daylight deep into the garden level. The landscaped courtyard provides a calm, green setting for informal meetings and everyday use, reconnecting the building with its surroundings.
While preserving its defining architectural features, the comprehensive renewal delivers state-of-the-art office spaces — a future-ready environment that balances heritage with Paris Proof, low-carbon performance.”
The architect
“Our ambition is to restore the building’s original grandeur with care and clarity, while preparing it for contemporary office use. A new entrance creates a welcoming arrival experience, enhancing accessibility and drawing generous daylight deep into the garden level. The landscaped courtyard provides a calm, green setting for informal meetings and everyday use, reconnecting the building with its surroundings.
While preserving its defining architectural features, the comprehensive renewal delivers state-of-the-art office spaces — a future-ready environment that balances heritage with Paris Proof, low-carbon performance.”
ZZDP (Architect)
Adam Smit
Installations architect
Mark Remmerswaal – Techniplan
“The goal was clear: to transform Frederiksplein 42 through an integrated energy concept that elevates its performance beyond the sustainability standards of new construction, proving that, with innovative engineering, historic architecture can be revitalized for a truly sustainable future, without compromise for its users: strong flexibility in layout, exceptional energetic performance paired with the highest-quality building services, resulting in a renovation strategy that achieves Paris Proof, CRREM alignment, Climate class A and BREEAM-NL Excellent.”
Installations architect
“The goal was clear: to transform Frederiksplein 42 through an integrated energy concept that elevates its performance beyond the sustainability standards of new construction, proving that, with innovative engineering, historic architecture can be revitalized for a truly sustainable future, without compromise for its users: strong flexibility in layout, exceptional energetic performance paired with the highest-quality building services, resulting in a renovation strategy that achieves Paris Proof, CRREM alignment, Climate class A and BREEAM-NL Excellent.”
Mark Remmerswaal
Techniplan
Interior architect
TANK – Tommy Kleerekoper
Given the building’s beautiful, refined post-war modernist architecture, TANK’s ambition was to create an interior that connects conceptually to its 1960s origins while retaining a contemporary character.
Approaching directly from Frederikspark, visitors are drawn in by the imposing revolving door. The double-height entrance creates a grand arrival experience, accentuated by clad columns and strong vertical lines.
With ‘understated luxury’ as the guiding principle for the high-end interior fit-out, key touchpoints throughout the building have been carefully elevated.
The material palette is deliberately restrained, combining warm walnut-stained timber with the cool grey tones of the concrete structure. Together, these materials create a modernist, no-nonsense elegance.
The office floors offer generous proportions and panoramic views across the city park. Designed with flexibility in mind, the spaces are fitted out to accommodate a variety of office space configurations. Wherever possible, the building has been stripped back to its essence. This creates openness and height, and forges a stronger connection to the original architecture through the careful exposure of its structural elements.
On a personal note, I fell in love with this building many years ago, living with my family on the Frederiksplein. Over time, I have witnessed the neighbourhood evolve into one of Amsterdam’s most desirable districts. Utrechtsestraat, Frederiksplein and the former Dutch Bank have all been redeveloped to meet the expectations of a cosmopolitan city. This building has always held a special appeal, and I am thrilled to be part of the team bringing the final piece of this urban puzzle to life with our interior design.
Space that reflectsyour ambition
Frederiksplein 42 offers approximately 2,720 sq m of premium office space divided over several floors.
Space that reflectsyour ambition
Frederiksplein 42 offers approximately 2,720 sq m of premium office space divided over several floors.