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Innovation
Cofinimmo must assure the economic
sustainability of its portfolio, imagine
innovative solutions for its clients-tenants,
and strive for a better use of its properties.
With this in mind, a think tank, consisting
of 13 people from different business lines,
started to work in early 2015 and submitted
several proposals to reduce the portfolio’s
rental vacancies, lengthen the buildings’
operating cycles or facilitate their operation.
Two projects proposed by the think tank
were realised in 2015, and two other projects
will be finalised in 2016.
OPTIMISING THE ROOFS
AND GARDENS
The laying of a wooden roof terrace, equipped
with planters and a bench in the shape of
Cofinimmo’s logo, offers clients an additional
outdoor space. This space can be used for
relaxation or meetings and possibly the
organisation of events. The pilot project
was carried out during the renovation of the
Guimard 10-12 building in Brussels. Six other
projects of this type are scheduled for 2016
and 2017. Just like the roofs, Cofinimmo wants
to optimise the use of gardens and acces-
sibility of its buildings. As such, it enhances
spaces that are still underused.
TEMPORARY USE OF
VACANT SPACES
Making certain vacant spaces temporarily
available makes it possible to meet the needs
of clients in search of spaces for working,
living or cultural activities at a reduced cost,
cut costs related to the rental vacancies and
capture potential future tenants. The first
pilot temporary occupancy projects involve
apartments of five pubs/restaurants of the
Pubstone portfolio and the vacant Woluwe
106-108 building, for which Cofinimmo is
awaiting the permits for conversion into a
nursing home.
COFINIMMO LOUNGE
Cofinimmo makes shared, flexible spaces
available to its clients and their visitors.
These modern, inspiring, well-kept spaces
are equipped with furniture and technology
necessary to allow clients to work and meet
there but also relax, while reflecting a positive
image of their company. Cofinimmo thus
meets its clients’ needs for flexibility and
diversity of work spaces. The development of
the first Cofinimmo Lounge is currectly under-
way and will be finalised during 2016.
FLEX CORNER™
This innovative concept offers clients in
search of small office spaces the opportunity
to rent a privative space in a suite of offices
equiped with shared common infrastruc-
ture (kitchinette, lounge, meeting rooms).
The rental is offered at a monthly amount,
including rent, taxes and charges. Contracts
are concludes based on a duration corre-
sponding to the client’s needs (one year,
three years, etc.). A rental formula under the
principle “Custom your lease” is also possible,
allowing the tenant to choose the most suita-
ble rental duration. Two pilots are currently in
progress and will be inaugurated during the
first quarter of 2016.
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