Value-Add Investments
Value-Add Investments
Our value-add strategy focuses on acquiring or developing well-located land and assets where targeted improvements can unlock higher long-term value—through stronger sustainability performance, better space efficiency, and an upgraded tenant experience.
Omega Court
Omega Court is a clear illustration: a landmark office building designed by internationally renowned Assar Architects at key access crossroads to central Brussels (public transportation ( train/bus/metro), car offering 18,000+ sqm of offices plus a 600 sqm restaurant/bar/coworking hub and a private central courtyard opening onto a secluded garden.
The building’s column-free floors and abundant daylight enable flexible layouts and efficient use of space, while planned and ongoing ESG enhancements—rooftop solar, geothermal energy, and IoT-driven monitoring of energy and water—support improved performance for both tenants and owners, with a BREEAM Excellent rating targeted and an expected 25% reduction in energy consumption after completion of the geothermal installation.
Combined with strong mobility and amenities (200 parking spaces below ground, EV charging, bicycle parking, M/F changing rooms & showers, and a tenant base that already includes Sony Depth Sensing, RMB, Circle K, and Stanley/Stella, Omega Court shows how value-add execution can strengthen resilience, attractiveness, and income quality in a growth location.
Marnix 13–17
Exited in 2018 (Brussels CBD / EU District)
Marnix 13–17 was a landmark office investment in Brussels’ Central Business District, right at the gateway to the Leopold (European) district and opposite to the royal palace. Set on the inner ring road at the intersection of the City Centre and the EU quarter, the location benefits from a dense ecosystem of European & Belgian institutions, financial services and professional firms, alongside a strong mix of retail, restaurants and day-to-day amenities.
The envisaged redevelopment of the plot foresaw two interconnected buildings—technically independent yet linked at ground-floor level—on a standalone plot bordered by Avenue Marnix, Rue des Hornes and Rue du Champ de Mars. The envisaged project offered a well-balanced programme of office space, hotel and/or residential units, very large spa & fitness, complemented by retail, archives and underground parking.
With Porte de Namur metro and bus stops directly in front of the building and fast connections to key stations and major road axes, the asset combined high visibility with excellent accessibility.
Project update
This asset has been successfully sold (ahead of the envisaged redevelopment) to Amundi, the largest EU property asset management with 2.3BN EUR portfolio. This has created significant value for investors, following signature of long term leases with Deutsche Bank, the World Bank, Thomson Reuters, etc… .
