Alongside her career in the financial sector, including roles at ABN AMRO and Nationale-Nederlanden, Simone decided in 2021 to bring her own vision of working and connecting to life. Because let’s face it: why should a business meeting take place in an uninspiring conference room on the outskirts of the city when it could happen in a beautiful space right in the heart of Amsterdam?

Simone imagined a place where business meets lifestyle. Somewhere you’d love to spend time, whether it’s for an inspiring brainstorm or simply a great cup of coffee. Think thoughtfully curated interiors, fresh flowers on the table, good music and an eye for the little details.

Not your typical office space. Not an exclusive members’ club. Just a stylish, welcoming place with character, where people feel at home and ideas have room to grow. And that’s how Buro de Pijp was born. Right in the middle of one of Amsterdam’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. A place where creativity, design and hospitality come together, and no two days are ever quite the same.

“I wanted to create a place I’d love to spend time in myself. Beautiful, inspiring and relaxed. Somewhere you walk through the door and instantly think: I want to stay.”

See you at Buro!