What we do
Futurn develops sustainable projects that bring new life to large outdated and underused sites by transforming them into contemporary and multifunctional business parks, with the lowest possible ecological footprint. Through renovation and/or new construction, Futurn rebuilds lost projects and creates space for various functions such as offices, showrooms, polyvalent spaces, SME units or built-to-suit logistic/production units.
Sustainability is integrated in the development process starting from the design phase with the aim to meet and to exceed current technical and operational standards. The sustainable elements are related to energy saving applications (good isolation of walls and roofs, green roof, EV loading bays,…) and focused on circular economy (maximum re-use of building structures, materials and rainwater, recycling of waste,…).
Since 2011 Futurn realized 37 development projects in various Flemish provinces, covering an area of no less than 1 million m²
Who we are
Two professionals, together representing 25 years of experience, are in charge of the daily management of Futurn. The financial and legal background of Frederik Baert and the technical background of Gunther Biddelo provide complementary skills. These competencies were used in other project companies for which they worked and are also important to develop further activities of Futurn.
Behind Futurn, there are two structual partners. Mathi Gijbels from Gijbels Group, an integrated construction group, and Serge Hannecart from L.I.F.E., a residential developer. They support our values and believe in long-term sustainability.
We would like to share our skills in the field of:
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project development: sourcing, purchasing, concepts, permits, technical realisation, sale, maintenance.
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optimized legal, financial and tax structures.
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establishment of a cooperation in which each party can recognize its objectives.
Futurn organises its business processes in function of the client and wants to help you to make the best choices, taking into account your needs and your budget. Therefor we focus on the concept of Total Cost of Ownership. Total Cost of Ownership searches for the perfect mix between:
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advantageous acquisition that does not compromise on quality
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maintenance and consumption costs which are as low as possible
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durability, quality and flexibility so that the resale value of your building stays as high as possible.
Not only the acquisition counts, but also the future costs such as maintenance, energy consumption, growth opportunities, management costs and resale value.
"Le seul temps vraiment perdu est celui qu’on passe à regretter les occasions manquées" - Grégoire Lacroix
Frederik Baert Managing partner
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"When you love what you have you have everything you need"
Céline Behaegel Management assistant
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“The best way to predict the future is to invent it”
Wouter Bervoets Project developer
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"The body is more than capable, it's the mind that needs convincing"
Gunther Biddelo Managing partner
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"We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Clémence Corthouts Process manager
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"Als de kans niet aanklopt, bouw een deur" - Milton Berle
Raf De Blay Project developer
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"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe" - Abraham Lincoln
Yves De Meyer Project manager
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"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Nilüfer Kostakoglu Project manager
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"Yesterday is a history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift, that's why we call it the present" - Eleanor Roosevelt
Katrien Lietaer Administrative assistant
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"There is nothing permanent, except change" - Heraclitus
Antoine Merlin Sales developer
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"Je lacht wanneer je blij bent en je wordt blij wanneer je lacht" - Marcia Roozeboom
Siel Renier Accountant
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"The only way to do great work is to love what you do"
Hilde Roeland Project manager
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"Niets is onmogelijk"
Ofelia Roels Project manager
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"Do or do not. There is no try."
Sara Smet Project assistant
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"Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson" - Elon Musk
Ben Six Project developer
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"A dreamer is a winner who never gives up" - Nelson Mandela
François Tack Sales developer
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"Not all those who wander are lost" - J.R.R. Tolkien
Jolien Vandaele Company lawyer
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"Well done is better than well said" - Benjamin Franklin
Roel Verhulst CFO
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"Stay hungry. Stay foolish." - Steve Jobs
Jan Zuliani Marketing manager
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