At one of the most prominent locations in Buitenveldert the Kroonenberg Groep is developing a new icon of international allure. Its name is Quartz and this icon has reached its highest point. That milestone was celebrated with the hoisting of a symbolic letter Q during a ceremony attended by architects, the contractor and the developer.
Quartz is part of Q Residences. It is a unique place to live comprising two residential towers. One is the northern high-rise Quartz tower and the other is the southern low-rise Qube tower. The residential complex combines a perfect location with the high-quality architecture of Chicago-based Studio Gang, which is one of the most reputable firms of architects in the world, and Rijnboutt in Amsterdam. Q Residences is a new landmark with 248 rental apartments and a plaza designed by Piet Oudolf in collaboration with Deltavormgroep.
The contractor, JP van Eesteren, is responsible for the construction of Q Residences. As Marco Peppel, director at JP van Eesteren, explains “The construction of this striking building is going brilliantly. You can see the iconic design coming to life more and more each and every day. I’d like to pay my compliments to everyone who is contributing and I’m looking forward to the next phase of construction. We’re actually now starting to assemble the graceful, undulating façade elements which make Quartz so attractive. It is a technically challenging job for which we have drawn on all of our construction IQ!”
Lesley Bamberger, CEO of Kroonenberg Groep adds, “Two years ago we met to drive the first pile into the ground. Once the foundations and underground car park had been constructed, building work continued above ground. It was fantastic to see how the two towers rose up higher and higher. At the end of September Qube reached its highest point and now it’s the turn of Quartz. The result will be a new iconic addition to the Amsterdam skyline.”
NEOO is involved in the development of Q Residences as a delegated developer. In the words of NEOO partner Neno Markovic, “We’re proud of the opportunity we’ve had to construct such a high-quality residential complex with all the parties involved, with a matching high level of service.
Kroonenberg Groep has started the redevelopment of the building located at Apollolaan 171 in Amsterdam. Architectural firm OMA has created a design for a high-end office building on Apollolaan, one of the most prominent green avenues in Amsterdam. The five-storey building replaces the largely opaque office building of the JP Morgan bank from the late 1980s.
Apollolaan 171 is set on a corner location with a mix of higher-end offices, homes and luxury hotels in the area. The design is transparent and responds to its environment, which is defined by Berlage’s historical architecture from the early 20th century. The side of the building facing Apollolaan is characterized by interlocking glass volumes that resemble a jigsaw puzzle. The transparency that this creates visually draws the greenery of the environment into the interior. The main entrance to the office building is on the corner. Here, the volumes are further reduced with a recessed facade on the ground floor, creating an inviting public space at the entrance of the building along the Apollolaan. The building is terraced on the side facing the residential area. The facade on this side is clad in custom-designed bricks arranged to create a woven effect.
The transparency of the building provides a lot of light and offers a view for the tenants. Green marble in the central core reflects the wealth of trees on Apollolaan and this material is also used in the lobby to decorate the entrance. Tracey Emin’s flamingo-pink neon installation with the text ‘The more of you the more I love you’ will once again be given a prominent place. Originally hung on the outer wall of the former bank building, the artwork remains visible to passers-by thanks to the transparency of the new architecture.
Kroonenberg Groep has been the full owner of Apollolaan 171 since November 2020. Lesley Bamberger, CEO of Kroonenberg Groep: “We are constantly looking for opportunities to develop our real estate, allowing new possibilities for exploitation. We start from the basis of always wanting to add something to an area. This new development at Apollolaan 171 fits in perfectly with our vision. It gives the neighbourhood extra allure.”
David Gianotten, architect OMA: “Apollolaan 171 is a design with a dual character. The transparent facade along the Apollolaan gives the building an open and inviting quality, yet its distinctive fine masonry makes it a delicate and unassuming addition to a neighbourhood steeped in history. The inviting design enhances the experience of entering this unique area in Amsterdam South.”
The dismantling of the original bank building has recently started. The existing building will be demolished down to the ground floor and the existing parking garage will be maintained. The new building will be built on top of it. Ultimately, more than 6,500 m² of office space will be realized for rental purposes, with parking in the basement for cars, scooters and bicycles. Construction work will begin in the autumn of 2021 and the building is scheduled to be completed in mid-2023.
Kroonenberg Groep has reached an agreement with Jumbo Supermarkets for a long-term lease in the Gelderlandplein shopping centre. Jumbo will be located in the retail premises where Marqt is currently based. The lease commences on August 1st and
The new store, a unique Jumbo City store, will open its doors in autumn. The store combines all the best elements of the regular Jumbo store, the La Place restaurant chain and Jumbo Food Market. Once opened, residents and visitors to Amsterdam will be able to enjoy a distinctive selection of organic products and fresh take-away meals along with everything needed for their daily shop – all specially selected for Gelderlandplein. The store also offers a wide range of organic products that Gelderlandplein consumers are familiar with. With their extensive product range, the supermarket chain caters to the varying needs of customers in the market area. So it is the ideal place for local residents, passers-by, students and staff from nearby businesses.
Kroonenberg Groep is advised by KroesePaternotte in leasing properties at Gelderlandplein.
Kroonenberg Groep has reached an agreement with Jumper for the long-term lease of the property at Molukkenstraat 302 in Amsterdam. The leased property concerns 1,100 m² of retail space.
Jumper is a retail formula with more than 80 shops throughout the Netherlands selling pet food and pet supplies. Jumper is the supermarket of pet shops, with large stores, a wide range and low prices, but with the expertise of a specialist shop.
Kroonenberg Groep has completely redeveloped the site at Molukkenstraat 200-308. As part of this, the building located at Molukkenstraat 302 has recently been thoroughly renovated, whereby three former business spaces were merged and provided with new frontage so that this shop could be realized.
In 2018, the part that had been used as a furniture shop for years was delivered to AH XL after a major renovation. A new car park on the roof was also realized. Following on from this, the car park for the adjacent Praxis was also redesigned and a passageway was created that provides a direct link between the Praxis and Albert Heijn XL sites. In addition to Praxis, Jumper and AH XL, this site is also home to Big Bazar and SmartFit.
At the beginning of 2021, the redeveloped office building at Molukkenstraat 200 was delivered to Swapfiets.
Kroonenberg Groep was assisted in this transaction by EVS Vastgoed.
Kroonenberg Groep has reached an agreement with Burger Business for a long-term lease at Bloemerstraat 78 in Nijmegen. The leased property consists of a retail space of approx. 140 m², divided between the ground floor and basement. After a short installation period, the shop will open in mid-August. It concerns the 5th branch of Burger Business, a young franchise formula
founded in 2015 by two childhood friends, Valentijn Prince and Daan van Loon. At the time, they were frustrated with the selection of burger restaurants in their home town of Tilburg. The assortment consists of various burgers made from traditionally prepared beef and chicken burgers, fresh fries, fresh sauces, delicious side dishes and desserts.
Kroonenberg Groep was advised by Strijbosch Thunissen Makelaars on this lease.
Kroonenberg Groep has reached agreement with Xenos for long-term leases at the Barones shopping centre in Breda and the Hilvertshof shopping centre in Hilversum.
The lease in the Barones concerns a retail space of approximately 1,080 m² distributed over the ground floor and first floor and storage of approximately 200m². The entrance is on the Lange Brugstraat side. The lease commenced on 17 May and the shop will open for business after a short installation period.
In Hilvertshof, Xenos will occupy a retail space of approximately 490 m² on the ground floor and 100 m² of storage. The shop will be located in the same passage as Nelson, Zeeman and KPN. The lease will commence on 1 July and, after a short installation period, the store will open its doors this summer.
With around 150 shops throughout the Netherlands, Xenos has been one of the country’s most successful retail formats since 1973. Over the years, Xenos has grown into a chain of home goods, tableware and food shops that sell the best products and accessories at low prices.
Kroonenberg Groep was advised in this transaction by KroesePaternotte.
Kroonenberg Groep has signed leases with Kwantum and Doppio for the beautifully renovated property located on the corner of Ferdinand Bolstraat and Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat. Kwantum rents approximately 225 m² on the ground floor and 110 m² in the basement, while Doppio rents approximately 86 m².
The property has recently been thoroughly renovated based on a design by architect Daniel Peters of DAMAST architects. The design took into account the history of the building, of which all the original details had disappeared over the course of many years and renovations. The design matches the historic character of the street, with a contemporary, chic twist. The facade is made of a combination of black steel and large bonded glass windows, which give the shop an attractive appearance. The property was also returned to its original layout of two shops with entrances on both Ferdinand Bolstraat and Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat.
On completion, the property on Ferdinand Bolstraat 114 — 118 was already rented to Kwantum, which opens its first shop in the city centre here on Friday 21 May. This enables Kwantum to make custom window treatments and floors accessible to the city dweller. The starting point for this shop is the reduced mobility of the city dweller and the growing demand for total solutions for windows and floors— which includes everything from custom-made products, advice and other products to measuring and hanging or assembling.
The Doppio shop has its entrance on Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat 115. Doppio is a new brand of e-bike that has been developed as a solution to the mobility issues in increasingly busy cities. The shop will open in the summer.
Kroonenberg Groep was advised by Kroese Paternotte on this lease. Kwantum was assisted by Big Box Retail.
Kroonenberg Groep has reached an agreement with Xenos for a long-term lease at Hoofdstraat 94 in Noordwijk. The leased property offers approximately 535 m² of retail space and will open in mid-May, after a short installation period.
With almost 150 shops throughout the Netherlands, Xenos has been one of the country’s most successful retail formats since 1973. Over the years, Xenos has grown into a chain of home, household and gift shops that sell the best products and accessories at low prices.
This new branch is opening in Noordwijk aan Zee’s central shopping area. Other retail shops in the immediate vicinity include Etos, Bruna, Huize van Wely, Blokker, HEMA, Kruidvat, and ICI Paris XL.
Kroonenberg Groep was advised on the rental by Bonnike Makelaardij and Mooyekind Bedrijfsmakelaardij.
Kroonenberg Groep has signed a long-term lease agreement with J. van den Berg Pharmacy for the building located at Binnenban 172-176. The leased property consists of approximately 245 m² of ground floor space and a 100 m² basement. The lease will enter into effect on 1 May 2021 and, after a short installation period, the pharmacy will open its doors for the summer.
Kroonenberg Groep is currently working on the redevelopment of the shopping center in Hoogvliet.
In the past period, a total of 37 apartments were realised in former retail buildings at three locations in the center. Due to the success of these apartments, it was decided to continue this redevelopment and 10 apartments are now being developed above the renovated Dirk at the site of the former Bristol.
Kroonenberg Groep will also explore the possibilities of further optimising the shopping center and adding more homes.
Kroonenberg Groep is advised by BRIQ real estate for the commercial rental of Shopping Center Hoogvliet and by Synchro Wonen and RIVA Makelaars for the rental of the properties.
Kroonenberg Groep has reached an agreement with Molly’s Arena for the long-term lease of Osdorpplein 771-775 in Amsterdam. To make this transaction possible, Kroonenberg Groep merged 4 retail units where Specsavers and Prenatal, amongst others, were previously located.
From the summer of 2021, gamers of all levels will be able to show off their skills at Molly’s Arena in Amsterdam. With the slogan ‘Fun & food is our game’, this new arcade brings together old skool games, high tech VR games and traditional Japanese ramen. It’s a culinary gaming paradise for everyone. The arcade hall stands out with its Japanese anime-style gaming experience. From the outfits of the employees to the décor and the Japanese street food – everything exudes anime and Japan.
With the arrival of Molly’s Arena, Kroonenberg Groep is responding to the increasing demand for more leisure options in the shopping area. The lease will enter into effect on 1 April 2021.
Kroonenberg Groep was advised in this transaction by KroesePaternotte.