Discover B. Amsterdam | Offices, Coworking, Events & More (2025)

It's 2014. In Amsterdam's Riekerpolder, IBM's old typewriter factory has stood empty for more than 10 years. The adjacent logistics halls are then still used by PostNL as a sorting center. The building has potential, but it is a lot of square meters in a less attractive location in the city. Then an idea arises.

Inspired by developments and innovation in real estate in America and Berlin, the concept for B. Amsterdam was born. Not the traditional way of renting offices and workplaces, but with the principles of flexibility, rapid (continued) growth and especially building a community. Its own ecosystem. From the core values of connection, authenticity, fun and dynamism.

B. Amsterdam was one of the first coworking concepts in the Netherlands. A placemaker for the Riekerpolder as an attractive place to locate a business.

The B. refers to the bee or a beehive, which is seen worldwide as an indicator of our ecosystem. If the bee is doing badly, our environment is doing badly. Not entirely coincidentally, the B in the logo of IBM, the original owner of the property, was also a bee. This logo was still visible on the property.

The B. stands for 'plan B' rather than 'plan A'; doing things differently than usual. The B. can also stand for "business" or "building. We don't really care which explanation is chosen. B. Amsterdam is now a household name and often serves (also internationally) as an example of how to build a successful community. And we are proud of that.

After starting in 2014, the second building (B.2) was added to the B. concept in 2016 and the third building in 2017 (B.3). In total, B. now consists of 40,000 m2 for offices, workplaces and events and 24,000 m2 smart city hub, where there is room for logistics parties and urban farming, for example.

We call our now more than 250 different tenants members, because we offer more than just a place to work. There are many lounges and common areas where you can bump into other members or meet new people.

Each property is unique and provides a different energy with a different history. An industrial property more than 50 years old, a failed project 10 years old that we put new energy into and the third property, with influences from Japan and the fashion industry.

We too had a brand movie made that, as it should be, features the words "inspiring," "community" and "energy. And about 5 to 10 more buzzwords that sound good these days.

What does matter? That you never get bored at B. Get your work done, but remember that sitting for 8 hours does no one any good. That a walk around the block, a game of paddle ball, an appointment at the physio or coffee with a colleague sometimes brings more inspiration than most meetings.

Renting at B. means you never have to walk far for new inspiration or energy. Whether it's because of the 100,000 event-goers who roam here annually, the ability to do your call on the rooftop terrace or the pt class you schedule at the end of the day. You find what works for you.

What do early-morning workouts, late-night drinks, showers, and toilets have in common?

Right, they're all places where our minds present us with brainfarts, eureka moments, and groundbreaking ideas. Staring at a screen doesn't help our brains put the pieces of the puzzle together, nor will it provide us with new perspectives. Our brains need vibes, physical movement, laughter, relaxation, and other people's ideas to work at their best.

We're here to stimulate minds by turning distractions into work, making work a place you want to be instead of having to be. We're not just a workspace; we're a space you love to be, where you happen to work. Because we believe that work is better when it doesn't feel like work.

"If the building is not in the city, we have to create a city in a building." sounded the words of the B. founders. And even though the Riekerpolder has changed beyond recognition in the last 10 years, B. remains the city in a building.

Below you can see what you can fill your day with. And have you crossed all that off? Then it's time to get to know your neighbors. And the rest of the community. Because at B., you never get bored.