This year, NIBC celebrates its 80th anniversary. A moment to pause and reflect, not only on where they are now, but also on the path that brought them here. What began as the Maatschappij tot Financiering van Nationaal Herstel, created in the aftermath of World War II, has grown into a modern financial services provider…
If you have spent some time in The Zone, you may have seen him around. But for those who have not met him yet, allow us to introduce Joeri Simmerman, Technical Manager at property management company Whitewood. Whitewood is the company responsible for maintaining The Zone, as well as many other office buildings. A perfect…
The bee hotel in our summer garden is officially open for business – and buzzing with activity. Our newest residents have moved in and are busy settling into their tiny rooms. They may have arrived a little late, but we’re more than happy to welcome them. Free rent, big impact In cities, natural habitats for…
rom daily lunches to special events, Hutten Catering is behind every bite and beverage at The Zone. They run the restaurant, Grand Café and they’re always ready to help tenants plan something extra. We spoke with Corrine Paans, who coordinates Hutten’s work on site, about what makes their approach unique. A flexible menu, full of…
Coupry Advocaten: a law firm with a bold mission At first glance, Coupry Advocaten may seem like a traditional law firm, but its core reveals a deep commitment to justice and social impact. During our visit, we uncovered a team with ambitious goals and compelling cases. While they couldn’t share every detail, they’re laywers after…
We spoke with Cox van Zijderveld and Else Moolhuizen from ELANCE Academy, one of our tenants, about their mission to train social studies students as coaches. Through their internships, these students mentor girls and young women aged 10 to 27, helping them work towards personal goals such as building self-confidence, improving social skills, or simply…
Lindblom, founded by Diana Kleinjans and Ewald van Rooij, has been in business for 24 years and has become a well-known name in The Hague and beyond. From their new office in The Zone, they continue to focus on a broad range of services, from strategic communication and stakeholder management to lobbying and reputation management.…
The Zone welcomes a new tenant: the International Baccalaureate (IB). A pioneer in international education The IB is an international educational organization that has been striving to deliver high-quality education since its founding in 1968. With programs designed to foster not only academic but also personal growth, the IB has positioned itself as a pioneer…
The Zone has a new resident since April: JINC! We got to know JINC by meeting with project leader Marcel Najib and project employee Angela de Leeuw: “It’s unfair but true: those born in The Hague’s Schilderswijk have less chance of a good career than someone born in Wassenaar.” Angela herself left vmbo and was…
Hutten, The Zone’s company caterer, provides guests with delicious and healthy meals every day. Sustainability, local purchasing and offering beautiful dishes are paramount. How does Hutten do that? We spoke with Johnathan Williams, the location manager of Hutten in the Zone, about this. Green future Company caterer Hutten is there to unburden you with the…
Berend van der Sloot is Director Hospitality at NIBC, better known as The Zone’s big neighbour. But Berend is more than just that. In The Zone’s hallways he is also affectionately referred to as the great Mister Rental. The reason for that is simple: he is manager of the Rental mailbox which makes him the point of…
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” At the end of last year, Bazalt Groep became the proud tenant of the 2nd and 3rd floors of The Zone. This makes them one of the largest tenants in The Zone, so it’s high time to find out more. Annemarie Kaptein,…
Anton Bukkens is a facility manager at the head office of the NIBC bank in The Hague. Anton manages the NIBC bank premises and the adjacent multi-tenant office buildings. These properties are known as The Zone. Anton does the maintenance of the buildings with an eye for the world and with a passion for sustainability.…