From national heritage
to a circular workspace
Haskoning, DelftMaximum circularity, a tight budget and a 113-year-old listed monument — that was the challenge Haskoning faced in Delft. They needed a partner who could guarantee that their circular ambition was achievable within strict boundaries. This is the story of how the open construction-team model helped them close that circle.
High ambition versus
budget and complexity
Haskoning wanted an interior that reflected their leadership in sustainability. But working within a listed monument makes translating the design by Fokkema & Partners into maximum circularity complex. At the same time, costs had to stay within budget. A traditional tender carried too much risk of errors, delays and overspending. The key question: who could guarantee that ambition, reuse and quality would be feasible within the financial framework?
Equality and transparency
created confidence
Haskoning needed full transparency. That’s why we jointly chose a construction-team approach instead of a traditional tender. As an equal partner, this model immediately provided clarity:
1. Financial control: With an open-book budget, Haskoning could see exactly how funds were allocated to circular solutions.
2. Knowledge assurance: They had a partner who continuously advised on materials, reuse and feasibility — always assessed against the reality of the monument.
Tangible
impact
The joint thinking and bold approach paid off:
• Visual impact: Employees now enjoy the impressive “Follies” in the atriums. These six-metre-high, semi-transparent meeting structures give the office a distinct identity.
• Circular reuse: Cabinets from previous offices were repurposed in the new library, and lockers were given a second life. The result: a headquarters that makes Haskoning’s sustainability leadership both visible and tangible.
The power of expertise
and partnership
Haskoning’s new headquarters shows how ambition and practical reality can come together. By trusting a partner who works transparently and thinks along, Haskoning achieved an interior that delivers quality, precision and circularity.
Gielissen’s role as a knowledge partner within the construction team ensured that the complex ambitions around circularity and budget could be met. A strong example of craftsmanship, reuse and collaboration in a complex project environment.
