ROYAL VISIT - Ghelamco · The visit of the King of the Belgians to Ghelamco’s project is a part...

NEWSLETTER 27 - VOLUME 8 - OCTOBER 2015

ROYAL VISITAT WARSAW SPIRE AND THE EUROPE AN SQUARE

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Simon, Paul and Michael Gheysens

Financial markets are and remain volatile. Returns in shares, bonds, raw materials and growth markets were under great pressure in the past two quarters, and this volatility will continue for some time.

However, institutional inves-tors are further diversifying in property and infrastructure in order to get the required yields from their investment portfolios. The strongly increasing demand for high-quality projects in stable markets with positive economic and population growth leads to further downward pressure on the yields.

Ghelamco is very well positioned in that respect. According to the World Cities Research Network, Warsaw is considered an alpha city, like Washington DC and Zurich, as the city is the main metropolis of Eastern Europe and provides a link to other economic regions in the world.

In spite of the excess supply in the office market in Warsaw, there is much demand from blue chip multinationals for office space in the iconic Warsaw Spire. More than 72% has been let and an-other 20% is under negotiation - and that 7 months before its completion! A success story that would be hard to equal.

As the Spire is one of the biggest Belgian investment projects in Central Eastern Europe, with an investment value of more than €300 million, and Ghelamco is the market leader in the new office market in Poland, the King gave a prominent place in his diary to an extensive visit to the Spire during his recent state visit to Poland.

Geert Bourgeois, the Flemish Minister-President, drew the at-tention to the unique architectural style as well as the innovative and sustainable world class of Ghelamco's property develop-ment during his speech.

In fact, during the state visit Ghelamco signed a cooperation agreement with the top management of Samsung Headquarters as a technology partner for smart buildings and cities.

Ghelamco is continuing its growth in Poland with new projects like Wołoska 24 and Plac Vogla, but it is also de-veloping due to the demand of lessees in other Polish cities.

The "PWC Europe Trends in Real Estate 2015" study claims that Warsaw is still offering good opportunities because of its strong growth in popula-

tion. The study also points out the growth of other Polish cities, due to the strong demand of lessees.

In the rest of Eastern and Central Europe, Ghelamco is only active in logistics. Marie-Julie Gheysens and Chris Dryden, the Managing Director of Ghelamco Russia, together received the "Best Industrial Development Russia" Award from International Property Awards in London. Ghelamco received this honour be-cause of its technological innovation in logistics, as well as the high occupancy rate by lessees with world-class construction standards.

In Belgium, the development of the Tribeca reconversion and urbanization project is gaining momentum, and the Blue Towers still attract new top lessees.

Ghelamco is continuing its zest for innovation in the office market with its creation of a MeetDistrict® in the Ghelamco Arena. “Workplace management” and "the office as a service" are also part of Ghelamco's core strategy. The concept initially addresses the Y generation of young, dynamic restarters who want a flexible office package with a full fit-out, the best on-demand technology and meeting facilities, and this by means of automatic payment via a unique application.

Our slogan continues to be: "We create the future today".

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IN V EST M EN T PRO J ECTS P O L A N D

06 King Philippe of Belgium visited the Warsaw Spire

The largest Belgian investment in Poland

Samsung technology partnership in smart buildings and smart cities

16 Projects under constructionOffice building Wronia 31 (16,000 m2)

Retail center Plac Vogla (5,200 m2), official opening

Office building Woloska 24 (22,400 m2)

IN V EST M EN T PR O J ECTS RUS S I A

24 Dmitrov Logistics Park, RussiaAwarded "Best Industrial Development Russia" by the International Property Awards

IN V EST M EN T PRO J ECTS B ELG I U M

30 Blue Towers, Ghent"BREEAM EXCELLENT" sustainable low-energy office building, leasing activity in full swing

34 Tribeca, GhentAn outstanding example of city renovation in the 21st century

38 MeetDistrict®, GhentAn introduction to a new concept to meet & retreat

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Warsaw Spire, PolandFor more information concerning the largest Belgian investment in Poland,

please visit warsawspire.pl

G H E L A M C O P O L A N D

'Ghelamco Poland is one of the biggest Belgian investors in the CEE region and an outstanding representa-tive of the Belgium entrepreneurship in Poland. Since 1991 as an investor, developer and general contractor

the company has commissioned more than 600,000 sq m of the highest class commercial space, and the value of completed projects exceeds EUR 1.5 billion. The developer is also active on the retail and

residential market. The hallmark of the company is its innovative character and the highest quality of the projects as well as conscious and responsible approach to creating public space.'

- Jeroen Van der Toolen, Managing Director CEE

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WA R SAW, P O L A N D

THE K ING OF THE BELGIA NS V IS ITED WARSAW SPIRE

The visit of the King of the Belgians to Ghelamco’s project is a part of the official State Visit of Their Majesties the King and the Queen of the Belgians to the Republic of Poland and provides an opportunity to

summarize and discuss further opportunities for economic cooperation between Poland and Belgium.

On October 13th, 2015 the King of the Belgians Philippe visited the investment of Ghelamco – Warsaw Spire, the largest Belgian investment in Poland.

Warsaw Spire hosted a photographic exhibition “Belgian projects on the Polish real estate market and the construction industry since 1989” which presented the investments of 23 Belgian companies operating in Poland.

The exhibition was organized by the representatives of Investment & Trade of Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels at

the Embassy of Belgium, the Belgian Chamber of Commerce and Ghelamco to present 23 Belgian companies successfully operating in Poland.

During the visit at Warsaw Spire’s construction site, the King of the Belgians was accompanied by Didier Reynders, Vice Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rudi Vervoort, Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region, Geert Bourgeois, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, Flemish Minister for Foreign Policy, Rudy Demotte,

Minister-President of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, Paul Magnette, Minister-President of the Walloon Government and Oliver Paasch, Minister-President of the German-speaking Community, as well as Pieter De Crem, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade.


The Warsaw Spire is a flagship example of the sustainability policy that Ghelamco has been implementing for years now. The modern building offers top standards and maximum user comfort, and has a positive effect on the urban surroundings.

The whole site contains multiple innovative and technological-ly pioneering solutions that have never before been used in any office investment in Poland or Belgium, such as double-deck elevators.

Additional features that will be installed in the Warsaw Spire and that illustrate Ghelamco’s sustainability standard include LED lighting and a smart-con-trol Building Automation System. This system will make online computer analysis available on all mechanical and electrical equipment such as ventilation, central heating, air-conditioning, humidity control, lighting, power, security and fire systems.

As a result of these innovative solutions, the building will use 30% less energy than a typical corporate building in Belgium or in Poland, thus significantly reducing the exploitation costs and creating great savings for tenants.

All of Ghelamco’s sustainability efforts have also been recognized by third parties. The Warsaw Spire obtained a certificate for renewable energy from STX Services and the project has been conferred with the prestigious BREEAM certificate and rated “Excellent”.

'The Warsaw Spire obtained a certificate for renewable energy from

STX services and the project has been conferred with the prestigious

BREEAM certificate and rated "Excellent".'

'The Spire: Innovative solutions optimize

energy usage up to 30%.'

'Numerous types of ornamental trees and shrubs, as well as water elements – a lake, a

cascade stream and various sorts of fountains - will contribute to creating a very unique and

relaxing atmosphere.'


WARSAW SPIRE IN FIGURES

Construction works at Warsaw Spire investment site started in mid-2011. The amount of materials and resources is impressive and even record-breaking at times.

8,000 employees will be working in the buildings once finished

The tallest office building in Poland

The largest office building complex actually under construction in Europe

100,000 m2 office area - almost 15 football pitches

Total gross area 165,000 m2 - almost 25 football pitches

Mass of 18 million kg of reinforcing steel - almost 2 Eiffel Towers weight- the weight of 6,000 elephants

The length of the bars - covers a distance from Poland to Brazil,

and 5 times from Brussels to Warsaw (up and down)

9,500 tons of rebar - is comparable to the weight of 50 Boeings 747

1,100 tons of prestressing steel - equals the weight of six blue whales, the globe's

biggest animal

1,400 tons of structural steel - corresponds to the weight of 6 Warsaw metro trains

(Metropolis) filled with passengers at rush hour

Excavation volume is 230,000 m3 – comparable to the volume of Malbork Castle (250,000 m3)- it is 30,000 tipper trucks- as much as 10 % volume of the Cheops pyramid- this is as much as 500 normal single-family houses

cubature

140,000 m3 of concrete used, delivered by 13,000 trucks- it would fill two Warsaw Chopin Airports

694,416.38 m3 total cubature - almost 30% of the volume of the Cheops pyramid

Total surface elevation of the 3 buildings is about 51,000 m2

- as much as 7 football fields- as much as 40 Olympic swimming pools

Poland's deepest diaphragm wall (55 m) - corresponds to 20 levels of an apartment building

Besides sustainability, user-friendliness is another key factor. Great attention has been paid to mobility with the same level of comfort for car users, pedestrians and cyclists. The latter will have their own parking spots, as well as locker-rooms and showers, while those coming to work by car will benefit a state-of-the-art underground parking facility that can accommodate 1,300 vehicles.

King Philippe of Belgium paid a visit to the construction site of the European Square (Plac Europejski) where the Warsaw Spire is located, the first public urban square of this scale in post-war history of Warsaw. The project was created by the acknowledged Belgian studio Wirtz International Landscape Architects.

With over 15,000 m2, Plac Europejski will be a car-free zone offering a lot of space for pedestrians in the immediate vicinity of the metro line Rondo Daszynskiego. This urban square is about to be filled with street furniture, greenery and fountains. It will be surrounded by restaurants, cafés and art galleries. There will also be a free-standing restaurant building on the site and a former warehouse will be turned into another original restaurant. Additional features include a viewing platform and an art passage. Numerous types of ornamental trees and shrubs, as well as water elements -a lake, a cascade stream and various sorts of fountains- will contribute to creating a very unique and relaxing atmosphere. The square is bound to become a new meeting spot and a venue for various events. It will be teeming with life long after working hours, harmoniously combining business and public functions. What used to be a desolate area, will turn into an attractive place, ready to be enjoyed by all Warsovians.


'This type of project must serve as an example

in the future. It’s more than an office complex, it really is a dynamic core of the city.'

- Geert Bourgeois, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders

Paul Gheysens, owner & CEO of Ghelamco underlined in his speech the close cooperation between Belgium and Poland. He paid special attention to the dynamic development of the Polish capital and its leading role in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. He added that Ghelamco has been contributing to the development of Warsaw for 24 years delivering the upmost quality projects complemented according to the requirements of sustainable development defining new standards on the Polish office real estate market.


TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP WITH

SAMSUNG ON SMART BUILDING SOLUTIONS


During the official State Visit of the King and the Queen of Belgium to Poland on the 13th of October 2015, Ghelamco and Samsung signed an important agreement at the Belgian Embassy in Warsaw. Samsung

and Ghelamco will start to work closely together in the field of the development of smart buildings and connected solutions.

Samsung has worldwide the largest R&D centers and has chosen Ghelamco as its partner to develop new smart building technologies and connected solutions. Ghelamco, as a leading developer, strives to implement the newest technologies in its projects to improve continuously the quality of its projects for tenants, visitors, asset/facility managers and residents. The buildings needs to be designed with the proper hardware in order to fulfill the requirements of future tenants by upgrading software and applications. Ghelamco is working towards a system in which new functions can be implemented based on the installed hardware.

Youngmin Lee, Vice President of Samsung and CEO of Samsung R&D Poland (the largest R&D Center of Samsung outside South Korea) and Paul Gheysens, owner of Ghelamco Group, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the presence of the Prime Ministers of the Belgian Regions, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Poland, Janusz Piechochinski and many other officials.

After the signing ceremony, its Majesty King Philippe of Belgium congratulat-ed Ghelamco and Samsung with this important agreement.

Youngmin Lee, Vice President of Samsung and CEO of Samsung R&D Poland (the largest R&D Center of Samsung outside South Korea) and Paul Gheysens, owner and CEO of Ghelamco Group, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

From left to right: Jarosław Zagórski, Commercial & Business Development Director at Ghelamco, Jeroen van der Toolen, Managing Director Ghelamco CEE, Dochul Choi, Senior Vice President Global Business & Technology Strategy at Samsung, Youngmin Lee, Managing Director R&D Institute Poland at Samsung.


Office building Wronia 31 will be located at Rondo Daszynskiego, currently the fastest developing area in the Polish capital. With excellent transport links, including a second metro line, and a wide range of office, retail and residential projects, it is set te become Warsaw’s new business and residential quarter.

A N E W O FFI C E PR O J EC T O N W R O N I A 31 S TR E E T


The new office building will consist of 14 floors, and will create a remarkable landmark in the area.

The project, although it is situated in the close proximity of the Warsaw Spire, will distinguish itself by its interesting form, shape and design. Its tenants will be able to fully enjoy the facilities offered by the European Square including restaurants, cafés and a gym. The open urban space with greenery and fountains will constitute an ideal meeting place after working hours.

Wronia 31 will perfectly complement the offer of the European Square with additional services such as a private kindergarten and a private medical center. Tenants will be able to access these facilities via a separate entrance.

The building was designed according to BREEAM standards. BREEAM stands for the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method and is a strict, internationally recognized method that sets standards for best practice in sustainable design. It has become the measure to describe envi-ronmental performance of buildings.

In the immediate vicinity of European Square and Warsaw Spire, the construction of another office building has started. Wronia 31 will provide 16,000 sqm of user friendly workspace situated at

one of the most attractive points in Warsaw.


Plac Vogla creates a new concept in the real estate market. With its unique architecture with street character, carefully selected mix of tenants and attractive amenities, Plac Vogla is not only a modern retail center but also a great place for local people to meet and spend time.

Located in the Wilanow District, one of Warsaw’s fastest growing residential districts, the retail center “Plac Vogla” has a catchment area of over 75,000 people.

Plac Vogla has been officially opened on 22th October 2015 and features 5,200 m² within 30 stores: shops, service point, restaurants and cafés.

Ghelamco also contributed to the local infrastructure and modernized the adjacent roundabout of Plac Vogla.

WIL A N ÓW D IST R ICT, WA R SAW, P O L A N D

PL AC VOGL AL AUNCHED A NE W MARKE T CONCEP T

The first of Ghelamco’s retail projects is constituded as a local center for retail and service and is designed as a one-story building with the characteristics of a shopping street.

Plac Vogla is Ghelamco Poland’s first retail project. Ghelamco has opened its Warsaw retail park Plac Vogla, which is located in the Wilanów district.


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EU - G R E E N B U I LD I N G PR O G R A M M E

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Wołoska 24 is a new project offering 22,400 m2 of sustainable office space. The building has 11 above-ground and 4 underground floors.

Tenants will almost have 570 parking spaces at their disposal, of which 529 will be situated underground.

The Wołoska 24 building is located in the centre of the Mokotów district.

The building will offer a high fit-out standard including air conditioning, raised floors, suspended ceiling and openable windows. A seperate parking area for cyclists as well as changing rooms and showers will also be provided.

Just like other Ghelamco projects Wołoska 24 is being carried out in line with BREEAM certification specifications.

BREEAM sets the standard for best practice in sustainable building design, construction and operation and has become one of the most comprehensive and widely recognized measures of a building’s environmental performance. It encourages designers, clients and others to think about low carbon and low impact design, minimizing the energy demands required by a building and considering energy efficiency and low carbon technologies.

‘Wołoska 24 obtained an EU Green Building Programme approval. The invitation to be part of this

programme means that the building has officially passed an assessment

for efficient energy consumption, confirming that it surpasses national

legal requirements.’

‘Wołoska 24 offers a eco-friendly and elegant style, with a very high

fit-out standard, creating an positive working environment.'

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The World’s Most prestigious Property Awards Summit 2015 (London)From left to right: Lord Caithness (Chairman of the Judging Panel),

Chris Dryden (Managing Director Ghelamco Russia), Marie-Julie Gheysens (Ghelamco Group) and Stuart Shield (President of the International Property Awards).

G H E L A M C O R U S S I ADmitrov Logistics Park, Best Industrial Development Russia

with the most innovative logistics facilities.

"A sustainable vision."

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Chris Dryden (Managing Director Ghelamco Russia) and Marie-Julie Gheysens (Ghelamco Group)

The unique freezing space of 27,000 m2. 9 MW electrical power capacity gives the possibility to organize multi-temperature storage organization.

'The World’s Most prestigious Property Business Summit.'

HOW WE ARE DISTINCTIVE

- 12 x 25 meters column grid gives up to 15% better warehouse space utilization.

- 8 tons per m² floor bearing capacity gives our tenants more goods storage possibility.

- Sprinkler heads type ESFR-25 is the most effective fire protection solution that is available. ESFR high output, high volume systems are located in ceiling spaces as with conventional fire sprinkler systems. It incorporates very large high volume, high-pressure heads to provide the necessary protection without the need for in-rack sprinklers.

- 9 MW electrical power capacity gives the possibility to organize multi-

temperature storage organization.

- Forced air-exhaust ventilation allows pharmaceutical companies and alcohol distributors to obtain the license for storage.

- Compliance with BREEAM certification policies for design and construction gives us the possibility to attract

international tenants.

M OSC OW, R US S I A

The World's Most prestigious Property Awards Summit in London, on 22nd September 2015, rewarded Ghelamco with the Best Industrial Development for Russia.

DMITROV LOGISTICS PARK WINNER EUROPE AN PROPERT Y AWARDS

The top-scoring 5-star winner from each of the 48 different categories proceed and will represent Europe in the 2015-2016 International Property Awards. One of these winners from each category will receive the prestigious title of ‘Europe’s Best‘ and compete against other winners from Africa, Arabia, USA, Canada, Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia Pacific and UK to find the ultimate World’s Best in each category.

The results of the eagerly anticipated ‘World’s Best‘ Property Awards will be revealed at a glittering award ceremony in London on December 7th 2015.

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BEST INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT RUSSIA, WITH THE MOST INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS FACILITIES

PIONEERING CHOICE OF LOCATION- First in the north of Moscow- Direct access in two directions to

CKAD A-107- Access to the site from three

highways: Leningradskoe (M10), Rogachevskoe (P113) and Dmitrovskoe (A104)

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION- Post tension slab- Direct gas heating- Mechanical input ventilation

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION- BREEAM certificate received- ISO 14000

CLIENT FOCUS- Build to suit- In house technical and

construction team- Most flexible lease terms to suit

tenants- Fully fitted offices

DESIGN CHOICES- European concept in a

Russian setting- Optimum column grid: 12 x 25 gives up to 15% better

coefficient of utilization- Post tension slab in joint-less

floor- Onsite waiting lanes and

avoidance of traffic tailbacks- High parking ratio due to overall

low plot ratio

BEST INDUSTRIAL DE VELOPMENT RUSSIA

M OSC OW, R US S I A

The total project area of Dmitrov Logistics Park measures 237,906 m2 of class A warehouse, mezzanine and office premises located on a land plot of 47,2 hectares.

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Eurostadium, BrusselsA powerfull vision of social cohesion

and engagement in the heart of Belgium.

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Multi-functional developments are proven to be a big success.Ghelamco will expand further in the major cities in Belgium in sustainable

space development.

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O F F I C E B U I L D I N G S' B L U E T O W E R S '

The Blue Towers are the first ‘BREEAM Excellent’ sustainable office buildings in Ghent, with high-tech glass architecture.

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‘The iconic office project as new base of operations:

the ‘Blue Towers’ create a new landmark in Ghent.'

The Blue Towers, the iconic office towers next to the Ghelamco Arena, reached a leasing level of 90%.

Next to Partena, AG insurance, PWC, companies as Telenet, KPMG, Delaware Consulting and ABB are top tenants that settled at the transparent towers.

Tenants experience the Blue Towers as their ideal base of operations, on the node of the E40 and E17 highways, within a unique living environment with the Ghelamco Arena as central meeting point.

The Blue Towers are the first ‘BREEAM EXCELLENT’ certified sustainable office buildings on the market in Ghent.

In terms of technology, the Blue Towers are a piece of art. High-performance glass that allows a lot of light exposure but filters heat radiation was chosen. Innovative cooling-, heating- and ventilation systems make both towers very energy-efficient and create a nice and healthy workplace, which raises the productivity of its users.

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Tribeca is an excellent example of 21st century urban renovation. This project will provide modern living around a green courtyard, at the waterside and with a strong community feeling. It will be easily accessible

and surrounded by an efficient network of public transport, shops, offices,…

TRIBECA , AFFORDABLE LIV ING IN THE CENTRE OF GHENT

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The Tribeca project shall become a fine example of urban development consisting of a successful mix of 29 family homes, 179 trendy apartments, 12 duplexes, 5 lofts and commercial spaces completely surrounded by green. The former office building of the textile factory will be the center of focus and will be converted into beautiful lofts, each with a private garden and patio.

Architecture of this project is of top quality, ecological and sustainable due to the most advanced and environmen-tally friendly technologies. Even green roofs aren’t lacking. The concept is clear: beautiful, comfortable and yet affordable.

The City of Ghent is investing in mobility and in a new city park in the northwest of Ghent, namely “Het Bloemekenspark”. The location of the Tribeca project is ideal: near the water and a park, a good connection to the historical center of Ghent, surrounded by schools, nurseries, shops, supermarkets… In 8 minutes on foot, one reaches the ‘Rabot’, and in 20 minutes one gets to the ‘Gravensteen’ and the pleasant, lively city center.

Ghelamco invests in 2,4 hectares of urban renewal. The project’s focus lies on a residential part with 225 living entities -apartments, houses, duplexes

and lofts- and a commercial part with 6,000 m² dedicated to retail. In this way, the people who live at Tribeca will be able to enjoy all facilities.

Due to the ideal implantation of the buildings, people can choose between a view on the water or a view on the park. An excellent quality of life is assured. Furthermore, the present infrastructure makes the site easily accessible.These modern and ecological living entities with their very attractive architecture and the local shops and supermarkets will certainly boost the dynamism of this district.

Special attention is paid to mobility without harming the harmony of the entire site: the supply of the stores by trucks will take place discreetly thanks to the thought-through implantation of this zone. The parking spots for all residents will be located underground.

Even before the beginning of the demolition of the existing buildings, already 25% of the residential entities of phase 1 were sold. There is also a first anchor-tenant for the retail space.

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A responsive workplace to Meet & Retreata concept by Ghelamco in the Ghelamco Arena

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‘MeetDistrict® is the new beating heart of the Ghelamco Arena. The unique,

vitalizing atmosphere generates cross-fertilization and establishes an exceptional vibe observable in

the entire complex.’- Paul Gheysens, CEO Ghelamco

The Ghelamco Arena is much more than a football temple. It evolved into a true “Meeting Place”. Therefore Ghelamco chose this place to develop a new office concept, complementary to the Blue Towers.

The concept, named “MeetDistrict®”, mainly focuses on the Y-generation (25-35 year olds), often dynamic starters who are in need of a flexible workplace because their office needs can change quickly according to their ambitions.

Central focus is co-working and “office as service” in a pleasant, flexible and adapted working environment with a full fit-out and on demand access to all high tech meeting facilities.

Due to collaboration with Prysm, MeetDistrict® can offer the most recent Silicon Valley collaboration technology, as a result of which the latest video conferencing technology becomes available to all users. In addition, an ultramodern auditorium with over 350 seats is provided. These services are financially settled in a very efficient way by means of a unique application allowing one to pay only for the services he strictly needs.

The large central common space creates a feeling of solidarity and boosts the inspiration (MEET). In the office spaces a more serene atmosphere was chosen with a focus on ergonomics and acoustics (RETREAT).

MeetDistrict® will open officially in November 2015.

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