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The ‘Plein’ (Square) 1
THE ‘PLEIN’ (SQUARE)
The ‘Plein’ is the heart of Schiphol CBD, where everything comes together. Connecting the business district with the Terminal, its meeting spaces, attractive facilities and cosmopolitan allure create a dynamic energy. The ‘Plein’ will be laid out as a city square with areas to sit and relax outdoors. Buildings around the ‘Plein’ will house sports facilities, a hotel, cafés, restaurants and offices. 2
PAVILIONS
The future pavilions with catering and conference facilities, will occupy Schiphol CBD’s central green space opposite the WTC Schiphol Airport. Situated along the water, the pavilions will form a dedicated leisure and recreation area, offering residents a tranquil spot to break for lunch or get together.
SCHIPHOL BOULEVARD
The current Schiphol Boulevard is to be extended to the garden at the Schiphol Gebouw, culminating in an urban park landscape. To the north, new buildings are being developed around The Base and Avioport. These new buildings will comprise a series of free-standing buildings four or five stories high with a floor area of approximately 6,000 m2. 4
HILTON HOTEL SCHIPHOL
The new Hilton Schiphol Hotel is a unique landmark in Schiphol CBD, with its state-of-the-art design, 433 guest rooms and extensive conference facilities. The Hilton will offer a range of shared facilities and act as a meeting place for both hotel guests and residents of the business district. The site of the old Hilton will offer opportunities for new real estate developments. 5
UPGRADE P12 AND HOTEL
The P12 staff car park is to get a cosmetic facelift. Plans also include the development of a new hotel along the short end of the car park at the top of the future ‘Plein’. Over the longer term, P12 is expected to be wholly redevelo-
ped, with plans for a multifunctional building with parking facilities in the levels below and offices above.
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THE BASE
The former Triport and the epitome of modern office redevelopment. Home to a number of key area services and multiple shared facilities, including catering outlets, a business centre, a 24/7 day care centre for children and a gym. The large Atrium will form the building’s dynamic core, with seating, lounge and meeting facilities. 7
HOOFDSTRAAT (MAIN STREET)
To preserve its main street character, Evert van de Beekstraat will be redesigned as a spacious, up-market promenade with restricted car access, and public facilities and activities to animate the street.
atrium in January 2015. New concepts including a designated pop-up space called The Cabin and Your SchipholBIKE free loan bikes are sure to enliven the the business district.
the launch of an online community platform in early 2015, giving the 64,000 people working at Schiphol a new way to connect with each other both professionally and socially.
Further initiatives will also add local dynamics, including ‘resident events’ organised especially for people working in the area and offering a new way to ‘meet the neighbours’. The free pancake lunch held on the terrace of The Base recently attracted around 300 participants, the Young Professionals Schiphol network is already some 300 members strong and Schiphol-East is hosting frequent jazz concerts. By bringing people together, we are fostering ever-expanding connections. Among the highlights of these efforts will be
In the years ahead, these plans will result in a business location that offers employers even better support for their operations and all the ingredients for successful enterprise. Access and functionality will continue to be a top priority, coupled with an inspirational setting. SCHIPHOL REAL ESTATE
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