Cedar ING Offices is a distinctive architectural marvel, comprising two five-story volumes linked by a transparent glass footbridge, offering rapid connectivity across all its levels. It represents a significant departure from the traditional financial institution typology by prioritizing values of transparency, connectivity, and collaboration over security and power. Designed to be in harmony with its surrounding park, Cedar is a testament to sustainability and human-centric design, aligning perfectly with ING’s mission to empower people and open its doors to society. Notably, Cedar has earned the prestigious BREEAM-NL Outstanding sustainability label, making it an office space truly immersed in green elements.
© Jannes Linders Situated in Amsterdam Zuidoost within Cumulus Park, an innovation district initiated by ING and further developed in collaboration with the Municipality of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), and the Amsterdam Community College (ROC Amsterdam), Cedar thrives in a dynamic environment, fostering creative collaborations among entrepreneurs, scientists, students, corporate entities, researchers, and innovators. Its strategic placement on Cumulus Park allows for a significant green space in front of the building, transforming into the heart of the innovation district. This urban garden, artfully designed by Karres en Brands landscape architects, connects different entities, users, residents, and visitors while elevating...