EDGE

EDGE, headquartered in Amsterdam, is a real estate developer and investor known for creating technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable office buildings. Founded by Coen van Oostrom in 1997, EDGE has become a leading firm in the Netherlands and operates internationally with offices in Amsterdam, London, and Berlin. As of late 2024, EDGE oversees development and management projects valued at €5.3 billion. The company’s portfolio includes high-profile projects such as The Edge Amsterdam, Valley, The Pulse of Amsterdam, and EDGE Suedkreuz in Berlin. The Edge Amsterdam, completed in 2015, is a 40,000-square-meter office building renowned for earning the highest recorded sustainability score—98.4 percent—from the BREEAM certification system. This building integrates extensive smart technology, including thousands of sensors, connecting building systems with users via a smartphone app for personalized workspace management. EDGE focuses on renovating and future-proofing both new and existing buildings, aiming to reduce operational carbon emissions and meet strict energy standards, often targeting a maximum consumption of 70 kilowatt-hours per square meter per year. Their activities span the full real estate cycle, from development and investment to ongoing management, with an emphasis on blending technology, data-driven management, and sustainable engineering. Contemporary projects demonstrate EDGE’s scope—from urban mixed-use developments like The Pulse of Amsterdam to green-centric office environments such as EDGE Suedkreuz, which was recognized as Germany’s most sustainable building in 2022. The company’s team, composed of project managers, architects, and strategists, continues to drive innovations in sustainable commercial real estate both in the Netherlands and abroad.