Utrecht, Netherlands, October 2024: Bright Spaces and Schroders Capital join forces to launch an interactive 3D digital platform in pursuit of optimised operations and leasing experiences at Connect Offices. This multi-use office complex is located above the Hoog Catharijne shopping mall, situated squarely in the heart of Utrecht. For this one, 3D master plans and smart application of space planning tools are the basis of improved management and marketing of high-end properties.

Bright Spaces is a provider of 3D Digital Twin technology for the real estate industry, and this platform was created specifically for Connect Offices, which Schroders Capital is now rebranding under its management. This platform helps achieve better alignment in leasing and portfolio management, with clear communication of asset status and potential development scenarios to stakeholders. It helps Connect Offices streamline its operational processes while optimising decision-making capabilities.

Schroders Capital is a global asset management company managing €97 billion in assets and bringing significant experience in real estate, infrastructure, private equity, and credit alternatives to this project. The company combines specialised local insights with the muscle of a global platform, emphasising sustainability and impact investing, supported by a network of industry experts.

Connect Offices in the heart of Utrecht is being redeveloped with a floor area of 50,000 square metres into an innovative, modern working space keeping the user wellbeing in mind, offering an extensive list of amenities. Schroders Capital is building Connect Offices as a Hub for various organisations in one of the key locations in the Netherlands.

According to Bright Spaces’ official website, Maarten Briët, Co-Head of Netherlands Real Estate at Schroders Capital, stated, “We are excited to announce our partnership with Bright Spaces, a pioneering company in creating 3D digital twins for real estate. This collaboration is a significant step in our strategy to reposition and digitalise our property portfolio in the Netherlands. With Bright Spaces’ innovative technology, we can offer a dynamic and immersive experience for our clients, allowing them to visualise their future spaces like never before. We are happy to support the growth of such an innovative tech start-up and to establish a long-term strategic relationship with Bright Spaces.”

Daria Mircea, Head of Workplace Strategy at Bright Spaces, stated, “This collaboration is a testament to the power of digital technology in transforming the real estate sector. Schroders Capital’s forward-thinking approach combined with Bright Spaces’ expertise in 3D digital solutions enables a new era of interactive, efficient, and visually compelling property management.”

The partnership between Bright Spaces and Schroders Capital is transformative for the real estate world. The integration of the latest 3D digital twin technology will transform office leasing and property management in Utrecht through Connect Offices. This approach would not only enhance operational efficiency but also create experience for tenants and stakeholders in the space. As shaped as the modern, user-centric workspace Connect Offices, this building assumes a new position of excellence and value in innovation and sustainability deep in the heart of the Netherlands.