Being is an independent real estate development organisation based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, operating from the city’s Zuidas district. Founded in 2010 by Camiel van Wersch and Douwe Meijer, Being positions itself as a medium-sized team engaging in the development of real estate projects with an emphasis on spaces for living, working, and recreation. The organisation is not affiliated with large financial institutions or construction conglomerates, and instead describes itself as architect-led and motivated by a design-driven, pragmatic approach grounded in long-term value creation.
Being’s project portfolio includes a range of prominent developments. The most notable is the “Valley” project in Amsterdam’s Zuidas area, designed by the architectural firm MVRDV, consisting of three towers with residential units, office spaces, and amenities. Another significant project is the “nhow Amsterdam RAI” hotel, a 91-metre-tall building completed in 2020 with 650 rooms, described as the largest hotel in the Benelux at the time of opening. Additionally, Being has worked on the revitalisation of heritage properties and mixed-use urban sites, such as “YOTEL Amsterdam” and “Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas.”
The organisation is involved in all development phases, from conception to realisation and sometimes operation. While Being operates primarily in the Amsterdam metropolitan area, its activity scope includes public and private sector collaborations, with a recurring focus on sustainability and contemporary urban needs. The company’s project values often emerge from documented cooperation with renowned architects, municipal authorities, and local communities.