Construction work on the new headquarters for Asics – the sports and lifestyle brand – in Hoofddorp will commence in the summer of 2017. The office building’s prime focus will be human well-being and sustainable building-based solutions.

With its healthy indoor climate and comfortable, varied working environment, it will be in contention for WELL Gold Certification. The same level of excellence is being pursued in the context of the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) sustainability label. This involves the use of strategies in areas such as water and energy efficiency, and the reduction of CO2 emissions.

The building features a glass facade traversed by deep, delicate ledges. On each floor, sections of the façade are ‘folded’ inwards, creating outdoor spaces that feel like natural extensions of the building’s interior. The spacious, column-free workspaces (each approximately 2,800 sq.m. in area) are laid out around a large, well-lit atrium. The heart of this area will be devoted to Asics World, a space where the company’s products and those of its sub-brands can be exhibited. The other functional features of the atrium include a stage, meeting rooms, fitness facilities and a Brand Store.

The building is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2018.

This development involves intensive cooperation between Asics, RED Company (the developer), Powerhouse Company (the building’s architects) and CBRE (strategic advisor and project manager). CBRE is also working closely with Powerhouse Company on the interior design.

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