BESTSELLER: Improving biodiversity with sustainable architecture
BESTSELLER is set to open Europe’s largest timber-built logistics centre in 2026. Designed by Henning Larsen, the project focuses on reducing CO2 emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and creating a healthy working environment for its 600 employees. Located just 60 kilometres from Amsterdam, this 155,000 m² facility will redefine the logistics typology by combining sustainable timber construction with cutting-edge environmental design.
Merging sustainability, logistics, and architecture to design for both business, people, and nature
The BESTSELLER Logistics Centre West (LCW) is set to become the largest timber-constructed logistics hub in Europe, marking a significant advancement in sustainable architecture. Designed by the Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen, the centre is a testament to the future of timber construction. It will also feature 23,000 m² of solar panels and biogenic materials like straw to maximise resource efficiency, minimise waste, and promote biodiversity, making LCW a pioneering example of sustainable construction.
Employee well-being and biodiversity are also core considerations. With a rooftop meadow featuring fruit trees and native plant beds, the building fosters a seamless connection between nature and the workplace. Designed to attract local wildlife and reduce heat absorption, the green roof enhances biodiversity while promoting a comfortable, energy-efficient working environment. Moreover, natural light, green spaces, and integrated indoor-outdoor elements ensure a healthy atmosphere for the 600 employees expected to work there.
The LCW facility is more than a logistics centre - it is a tribute to the Dutch landscape. With over 40% of the site dedicated to wetlands, forests, and green areas, the design carefully integrates the natural environment. The building will also feature green facades and a network of shaded outdoor areas, contributing to a microclimate that extends outdoor comfort in both spring and autumn.
Expected to open in 2026, LCW is a visionary project that merges sustainability, logistics, and architecture into a space that nurtures both people and nature, setting a new benchmark for European industrial buildings.
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About Henning Larsen & BESTSELLER
Henning Larsen
Henning Larsen is a renowned international studio for architecture, landscape, and urbanism with design hubs in Copenhagen, New York, Singapore, Berlin, and Oslo. Central to their design philosophy lies the interplay of light and nature. Bringing joy to those who occupy their spaces by shaping the conditions for human interaction. Henning Larsen works at the nexus of creativity and experimentation, always looking to the lasting impact on communities and their environments.
BESTSELLER
BESTSELLER is a family-owned international fashion company founded in Denmark in 1975 by the Holch Povlsen family. With over 20 brands, including JACK & JONES, ONLY, and VERO MODA, BESTSELLER offers quality clothing and accessories for all ages and occasions. The company’s products are sold in 70 countries, and BESTSELLER operates around 2,700 branded retail stores worldwide, with over 2,100 owned by the company. Employing more than 20,000 people, BESTSELLER works with over 400 suppliers and 800 factories across 29 countries.