2025-05-26
residential

Swiss Life Asset Managers has extended its lease agreement with the Dutch employee insurance agency UWV at Bright Offices Amsterdam, strengthening the long-term presence of its largest tenant. The renewed lease covers approximately 38,000 square metres across Buildings C and D of the office complex, located in the western part of Amsterdam. This follows a separate lease extension signed last year for 5,750 square metres in Building A. UWV, an independent public body under the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, employs nearly 21,900 people and provides services and support to job seekers and employees throughout the Netherlands. As part of the lease extension, Swiss Life Asset Managers and UWV have agreed on a package of environmental upgrades aimed at aligning the property with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Planned measures include the installation of rooftop solar panels, the adoption of green electricity through power purchase agreements, and the implementation of demand-controlled CO₂ ventilation systems. These initiatives are expected to result in annual greenhouse gas savings of approximately 480 tonnes of CO₂. Gabriel Müller, Asset Manager at Swiss Life Asset Managers in Germany, stated that the agreement reflects both parties’ long-term commitment and enhances the sustainability and appeal of the property for current and future tenants. In addition to technical improvements, the agreement includes the redesign of shared spaces in Building A and the central plaza. Scheduled to begin in 2025, the updates will introduce more green areas to improve biodiversity and support a modern work environment. Planned features include outdoor meeting spaces and flexible indoor areas designed for informal gatherings and collaborative work. These upgrades aim to improve both the environmental performance and functional quality of Bright Offices, supporting its continued role as a workplace hub for public sector services in Amsterdam.