Transparent Transformation: De Nederlandsche Bank's Metaphor in Meta's Office Renovation

The renovation of De Nederlandsche Bank's office in Amsterdam by Mecanoo and Van Zijderveld transforms the building into a transparent, sustainable space. The new design features a recycled materials building shell and artist impressions to inform passersby about the transformation. The project highlights the integration of sustainability and transparency, with the building's shell made of recycled materials and artist impressions providing insight into the future look of the building. The outcome is a more open and sustainable office space. The transformation includes a building shell made of recycled materials, artist impressions to inform passersby, and the goal is to make the building transparent and sustainable.

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Published around: July 28, 2025 ?
Added to Agency Inside: March 22, 2026