Markit leases approx. 875 m² office space on the 11th floor of UN Studio in Amsterdam, Parnassusweg 823 from Consortium Mahler 4. Mahler4 is a development of ASR Vastgoed, ING Real Estate and G&S Vastgoed.

Markit is a leading, global financial information services company with over 2,300 employees. The company provides independent data, valuations and trade processing across all asset classes in order to enhance transparency, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Its client base includes the most significant institutional participants in the financial marketplace.

Jones Lang LaSalle BV, Van Gool Elburg and Savills BV acted on behalf of Consortium Mahler 4 and Union Investment Real Estate GmbH. DTZ acted on behalf of Markit.

Grant Thornton has concluded a lease to approx. 1928 m² on the 6th and 7th floor of "The New Loft Office" and will soon move into its new accommodation. The floors leased by Grant Thornton will be delivered turnkey and meet the highest standards in terms of facilities and energy.

"The New Loft Office" is a development of G&S Vastgoed, centrally located in the Amsterdam Zuidoost district. It forms part of the Kavel 17 project, in which G&S Vastgoed is also realising a 4-star hotel with 241 rooms on top of a car park with room for 550 vehicles.

"The New Loft Office" is located opposite the main entrance of the Amsterdam Arena and alongside the entrance building of the Ziggo Dome, which is under construction. Following the conclusion of this transaction, the building is practically fully let, with concluding negotiations taking place for the remaining 3 floors.

Various investors are showing serious interest in acquiring the property and G&S Vastgoed expects that agreement will soon be reached.

Delivery of the building is scheduled for the first quarter of 2012. "The New Loft Office" is based on the contemporary "Loft" concept with a touch of inspiration from the Golden Age of Amsterdam. Designed by Van Den Oever, Zaaijer & Partners, the building is characterised by large storey heights, large glass surfaces and its many balconies. Moreover, the communal spaces, based on a design by Property Upgrade, will exude a lively and informal atmosphere in which users can meet with their clients.

Colliers International served as Grant Thornton's leasing consultant. The fitting-out process will be supervised by Peter Bulters. Letting agents for the building are Jones Lang LaSalle Amsterdam and Van Dijk & Ten Cate Vastgoedadviseurs, with the latter representing the interests of G&S Vastgoed.

To further improve its response to current challenges posed by the market, G&S Vastgoed has recently revised its organisational structure and formed a management team at the end of last year.

The team consists of Eltjo Hamster (development & realisation), Sébert Jacobs (legal, fiscal and financial affairs) en Martine Gründemann (commercial affairs). Moreover, Eltjo Hamster has been appointed deputy director.

The board of management consists of Jason Blackmore (managing director) and Fred Molleman (project development director).

G&S Vastgoed is currently involved in the development and realisation of projects in the districts of Amsterdam Zuidoost, Amsterdam Zuidas, in the Houthavens area and in Leiden.

Construction of the new office office and laboratory building for owner-occupier- Astellas Pharma reached its highest point on 3 November 2011. Excellent reason for a celebration, according to developer G&S Vastgoed.

The building will be called Mirai House, which name scored highest in an internal contest amongst the personnel of Astellas Pharma. The attractive blossoming Japanese Mirai tree is symbolic for the future, development and prosperity.

Astellas Pharma has Japanese roots and is active in the pharmaceutical sector.

Mirai House is a unique building and the product of intensive cooperation between Astellas Pharma and G&S Vastgoed. This cooperation has resulted in a tailor-made office building with a floor area of 11,200 m2 and a functional laboratory facility of approx. 5,500 m2. Some 400 parking spaces will be realised under and alongside the building.

UNStudio is responsible for the design of the building, which will serve as a landmark for both the immediate surroundings and the entire Bio Science Park in Leiden. The design of the building is characterised by a modern architecture in combination with high yield and sustainable solutions. Much attention has been devoted in the facade design to realising maximum light ingress, while achieving optimal solar control at the same time.

The design also includes the following sustainable measures: heat and cold storage system, water-saving facilities, presence detection and daylight controls for lighting, energy-efficient lifts and sedum roofs. Located on the ground floor are a spacious entrance hall, the company restaurant, the conference centre and an attractively landscaped inner garden. The office and laboratory functions are housed on the upper floors.

At the end of last year, Mirai House received a BREEAM-NL design certificate with the score 'Good'. G&S Vastgoed and Astellas Pharma have joined forces towards achieving a BREEAM-NL Very Good score for the delivery certificate.

Turnkey delivery of the total project is scheduled for the end of September 2012.