Waves of impact
Our mission
We inspire people to start a movement
A movement starts very small but grows as ideas are shared. In this way, we create a wave of impact that gets bigger and bigger.
At Oceans, we create waves by connecting people. With each other, nature, and themselves. By immersing people in an energetic environment, they become part of a movement bigger than themselves. Together we take steps forward. Steps towards a world where openness, cooperation, and awareness are the norm.
We inspire companies to work more flexibly and come together to accelerate progress.
The concept
Oceans consists of four floors, each with its own story.
The building was constructed in 1937 and used as a laboratory for many years. In 2019, the building was purchased by Oceans and renovated. Many original elements can still be seen in the building. The windows have been restored, repainted, and prepared for the next 100 years. The old laboratory doors have been reinstalled, and the building’s stones have been cleaned, but not completely pressure-washed. The dust has been removed, but the history is still visible.
History of the property
The monumental building has been renovated and refurbished
Oceans is located in an old monumental building at the Gonnetstraat 26 in Haarlem. The building was built in 1937 and used as a laboratory for many years. In 2019 the building was bought by Oceans and renovated. Many original elements and details can still be seen in the building. The windows have been restored, repainted, and prepared to last the coming 100 years. The old laboratory doors have been replaced in the building and the bricks of the building have been cleaned, but not completely hosed. The dust has been removed, but the history is still visible.
Restaurant
Copper Branch
In the heart of Oceans Haarlem, you will find Copper Branch, a restaurant where healthy, plant-based, and flavourful food come together. Whether you are renting a workspace, holding a meeting, or organising an event, Copper Branch provides good coffee, fresh lunches, and conscious catering that gives you energy throughout the day. Additionally, the open and relaxed atmosphere makes it a natural meeting place within the Oceans community.
Vacancies
Work at Oceans
We are looking for talent to join our team. Apply and become part of our start-up team.
Merijn Everaarts
Merijn is the driving force behind Oceans’ vision and ideas. The waves of impact arose from Merijn when he started looking for an inspiring working environment with Dopper.
Katka & Luuke
Katka & Luuke ensure that everyone feels immediately welcome at Oceans. As hostesses, we are the first point of contact, but behind the scenes, we do at least as much. From planning to organization: we take care of it, so that our tenants can focus fully on their work or meeting.