Westpoort Datacenter Amsterdam

The Westpoort Datacenter Amsterdam represents a bold entry into large-scale technology infrastructure development. As co-founder in collaboration with Caransa, this ambitious project encompasses 100,000 square meters across three towers, each rising 80 meters, with a total electrical capacity of 100MVA serving the datacenter sector. Located on the Donauweg in Amsterdam's Westpoort area, the development capitalizes on Amsterdam's position as one of Europe's three major datacenter hubs alongside London and Frankfurt. The Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) is one of the world's largest internet hubs, and the backbone of the internet runs directly through Westpoort, making this an ideal location for hyperscale datacenter development. The project demonstrates significant strategic ambition beyond hospitality into technology infrastructure. Currently under construction, the development has secured full acquisition, development coordination, and involvement through irrevocable building permit. The project's scale and sustainability focus represent a major commitment to next-generation technology infrastructure.

The Westpoort Datacenter presented extraordinary challenges: • Executing a €100M+ technology infrastructure project in a new sector • Designing three 80-meter towers totaling 100,000 sqm for datacenter operations • Implementing the world's first hybrid datacenter combining air and liquid cooling • Integrating waste heat systems to serve the district heating network • Securing 100MVA electrical capacity and necessary infrastructure permits • Managing construction of 80-meter towers with specialized technical requirements • Coordinating with Caransa on a development of unprecedented scale and complexity • Positioning for adaptability to allow repurposing beyond datacenter lifetime

The development strategy embraced innovation and sustainability at massive scale: • Strategic Location: Secured prime Westpoort site with backbone internet connectivity • Partnership Approach: Collaborated with Caransa bringing complementary expertise • Sustainable Design: Pioneered hybrid air and liquid cooling targeting world's most sustainable datacenter • District Integration: Connected waste heat to Westpoort Warmte district heating network • Three-Tower Design: Created efficient 80-meter tower structures maximizing capacity • Permit Navigation: Secured all necessary approvals for this complex technical facility • Long-Term Vision: Designed for repurposing enabling second-life beyond datacenter use • 100MVA Infrastructure: Coordinated massive electrical capacity installation The project required adapting development expertise from real estate to technology infrastructure, demonstrating strategic flexibility and ability to execute in adjacent sectors.

The Westpoort Datacenter is achieving landmark objectives: • €100M+ committed investment in cutting-edge technology infrastructure • Currently under construction with completion targeted for 2026 • 100,000 sqm across three 80-meter towers establishing major datacenter presence • World's most sustainable datacenter ambition through hybrid cooling and waste heat integration • District heating contribution serving Westpoort Warmte network • First hybrid datacenter combining air and liquid cooling technologies • Strategic positioning in Amsterdam, Europe's premier datacenter hub • Adaptable design enabling repurposing beyond datacenter lifetime This project represents portfolio diversification into technology infrastructure, demonstrating the ability to identify opportunities beyond traditional real estate, assemble resources for €100M+ developments, and execute complex technical projects. The sustainability focus and scale position this as a flagship next-generation infrastructure development.