rijkswaterstaat, utrecht
Transforming Utrecht’s tallest office into a biophilic landmark.
Client: Rijkwaterstaat
Architect: Cepezed
Green Architect: MOSS
Interior Architect: Hollandse Nieuwe
Location: Utrecht
Design Year: 2023
Construction Year: 2026
Renders by: Cepezed & Hollandse Nieuwe
Parties: DGMR, Nelissen Ingenieursbureau, Pieters Bouwtechniek & Multical
A Landmark Workplace Revitalized in Utrecht
The Westraven office in Utrecht was transformed for client Rijkswaterstaat with cepezed leading the architecture, Hollandse Nieuwe shaping the interiors, and MOSS bringing in biophilic design.
Designing Connection Through Green Space
The concept centered on turning Westraven into an open, people-first environment. Natural light, monumental planting, and custom planters softened the vast architecture. Atriums and outdoor patios now blur boundaries between inside and outside, making a workplace rooted in connection.
A Model of Sustainable Transformation
Westraven embraces ambitious sustainability goals, with energy-efficient systems. MOSS contributed with smart irrigation, climate-adaptive greenery, and species that thrive long-term indoors.
