Aedes

Our story began in 1995 as a real-estate firm focused on the investment in, and development of, property in and around Amsterdam. From the very beginning, we have been developing more than just buildings. Our work has strengthened local communities, inspired environmental initiatives and fostered interest in history and the arts. It has also transformed Amsterdams hospitality scene. We tackle serious issues, without ever taking ourselves too seriously. Its our genuine interest in each project that propels us forward and motivates us to develop new ways of thinking. How can we reconcile the often conflicting demands of people and planet? How can we create something that is both respectful of the history, yet modern and progressive? Working with integrity and wholeheartedly leaning into each challenge, has allowed us to handle projects of great complexity, untangling aspects of heritage, inner-city neighbourhoods and sustainability. From Burgerziekenhuis, a former hospital turned i...