A podium for success

The Louise is a re-imagined, iconic Brussels office landmark by PATRIZIA. This 30,000 square metre office space, has been shaped for the future. Completing Winter 2023, it stands proud, an ensemble of gardens, courtyards and terraces and magnificent work spaces. The Louise is crowned with 17 floors of 900 square metres each, resting on five podium floors of 1,500 metres each. With so much room for its integral community, The Louise presents epic spaces from which to admire epic views and capitalise upon its winning possibilities.

PATRIZIA have worked with leading architects A2RC and internationally recognised interior designers Hassell, to revitalise this well known city icon.

Building upon this, using modern but classically warm materials, timeless elegance has been restored. The 24 storeys have been refaced to fit comfortably within the surrounding neighbourhood.

Above ground, there are 27,285 square metres of highly desirable, imaginatively laid-out space. A further 10,064 square metres below ground add to the attractive possibilities. Occupiers will be rewarded with ample room for additional health and wellness facilities, e-mobility provision, active commuter amenity, conference space, breakout rooms or simply overspill for short term use. There is so much potential.

Tech Enabled

All the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services of The Louise are controlled by SMART technology. The combined effect reduces energy consumption to 90kw per square metre – a saving of more than 50%. This is equivalent to the typical energy consumption of 200 Belgian households in an entire year. All functionality is designed to be futureproof with the ability to incorporate further technologies as they evolve, so The Louise will stay at the forefront of future innovations. High specification airflow and air quality systems will be fully integrated throughout. Circulation sensors will deliver exemplary ergonomic conditions on a constant basis, using advanced filtering together with CO 2 zonal monitoring. App technology will be used to control all tenant interface areas including, but not limited to, security access, parking, room bookings, mail collection, elevator operation, bike and e-mobility facilities.

#1 Tech Enabled

Smart

Wellness

The physical wellbeing and mental health of any occupant of The Louise is of paramount importance. The Louise is registered to pursue WELL Core Certification through the International WELL Building InstituteTM at Platinum score level. To achieve this, a score of above 80% needs to be awarded across all criteria including air quality, thermal comfort, mental wellbeing and sound considerations. Evaluated through disciplined analysis and stringent verification, the Platinum score will stand as emphatic confirmation of PATRIZIA’s commitment to enhancing human health and wellbeing. The communal services and amenities on the ground and lower floors are an inventory of life enhancing positivity. Extensive retail services and mixed-use facilities will greet arrivals at ground level. Dedicated cycle facilities with 190 spaces (and car parking) will be below ground. High-end changing, shower and locker room facilities will support commuters. These interior spaces are matched with external gardens and terraces, adding a welcome connection to nature.

#2 Wellness

WELL Platinum

Sustainability

Sustainability is now fundamental for all concerned in Real Estate. Regarding The Louise, it is an imperative to create a positive legacy that minimises carbon impact, aligned to Paris Agreement 2030 protocols. An anticipated ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating underlines the building’s superb sustainability credentials. Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) has been comprehensively met and Net Carbon Neutral is targeted. The EPC rating represents exceptional energy efficiency. Retaining the superstructure of the original building enables an inherent carbon saving of 8,500 metric tonnes. The result is a 50% lower carbon footprint than for an average new build office of the same size. All stripped out material has been recycled where possible, saving a further 1,500 tonnes of carbon emissions. On the exterior, a new façade facilitates a resilient thermal system that significantly reduces the ‘U’ value, generating beneficial energy savings. The roofs and terraces will harvest rainwater which is connected to the integral on-site water recycling system. Biodiversity is encouraged with an abundance of plant species and insect ‘hotels’. Inside the building, the design emphasis is on sustainable and non- porous materials. Environmentally responsible practice and extended use will contribute to greater cost efficiencies, both in real and planetary impact terms.

#3 Sustainability

BREEAM ‘Excellent’

Quality Grade A

The materials used, construction practices undertaken and the application of technologies in redeveloping The Louise have been of the highest quality. The structural, mechanical and electrical specifications are all world-class. All of the outstanding ratings emphasize PATRIZIA’s focus on people, the planet and the future in its approach. Above and beyond certifications, The Louise Grade ‘A’ status will be achieved by delivering the highest possible standards for commercial offices. For the occupiers within the building, the supreme quality will be immediately apparent with expansive ground floor experiences, nine metre triple height reception, views in to open landscaped gardens and flexible, column-free floorplates with floor to ceiling perimeter glazing. Air conditioning, destination control lifts, accommodating floor and ceiling voids, environmentally considerate finishes and exquisite fittings all add up to ensure The Louise is delivered to the standards and expectations of progressive, future thinking business. The inclusion of Hotel Wielemans as a ‘clubhouse’ amenity for all occupiers provides a very welcome extra benefit. This adaptable home for businesses and individuals, facilitated by exceptional, on-site service levels will serve as a perfect springboard for success.

#4 Quality Grade A

WIREDSCORE Platinum

The brightest building in Brussels

The Louise has been developed around four founding pillars – tech enabled, wellness, sustainability and quality. These have enabled the building to provide enviably high levels of compliance and standards. The certifications achieved match – and often exceed – those of any office development within the city. Every factor that can improve both living and working conditions has been planned and implemented. Whether manifest as full-service provision or fingertip control, the occupiers will enjoy every possible benefit.

The priorities of physical health and mental wellbeing in the workplace are paramount in the 21st Century. In every facet, the occupiers of The Louise will be enabled, empowered and in control of their environment in order to realise the best advantages for their people.

From air quality, light provision and clean energy supply to minimising any carbon impact down to zero, all elements that can positively influence human health have been woven into a balanced ecosystem. Simply put, there is no more enjoyable, enriching or stimulating setting in which to conduct business.

Making an entrance

Stepping down from the tram immediately outside The Louise, the sense of arrival is amplified by the esplanade out front and the building’s triple-height entrance. This communal space, 9 metres in height, is a calmly impressive portal between the exterior and interior worlds. It is a place of anticipation and of meetings, beginnings and departures. Importantly, it acts as a destination as well. Connections will be made, perhaps facilitated by the roaming concierge.

With the sensitively reworked esplanade around its base, The Louise incorporates its immediate surroundings at street level with integral effect. The relationship between the architecture and the urban realm has been carefully balanced and is unique on the Avenue. For the occupants, the building entrances are the obvious transition points between Brussels life and the calm within. The entrance they encounter has been designed to link the two universes, with a welcome, restful ambience. Well lit, with deliberately long eyeline horizons, it enables people to see their next steps clearly, whether arriving or leaving. Used for a rendezvous or simply access , it is a space from which to make great progress.