About Futurn

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Futurn develops sustainable projects that bring new life to large outdated and underused sites by transforming them into contemporary and multifunctional business parks, with the lowest possible ecological footprint.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:

  • project development: sourcing, purchasing, concepts, permits, technical realisation, sale, maintenance.

  • optimized legal, financial and tax structures.

  • 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:

  • advantageous acquisition that does not compromise on quality

  • maintenance and consumption costs which are as low as possible

  • durabilityquality 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.

Frederik Baert
Frederik Baert

Managing partner

"Le seul temps vraiment perdu est celui qu’on passe à regretter les occasions manquées" - Grégoire Lacroix

Frederik Baert Managing partner
Vastgoed Basket Valse trage William & Charles
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Céline Behaegel
Céline Behaegel

Management assistant

"When you love what you have you have everything you need"

Céline Behaegel Management assistant
Gelukkig getrouwd Mama van 2 boys Family first | Houdt van haar accent en het puntje op de i 
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Wouter Bervoets
Wouter Bervoets

Project developer

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it”

Wouter Bervoets Project developer
Architectuur Kunst Brussel Reizen Muziek
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Gunther Biddelo
Gunther Biddelo

Managing partner

"The body is more than capable, it's the mind that needs convincing"

Gunther Biddelo Managing partner
Mountainbike Parapente Snowboarden
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Clémence Corthouts
Clémence Corthouts

Process manager

"We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw

Clémence Corthouts Process manager
Painting Theater Adventure Friends & Family
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Raf De Blay
Raf De Blay

Project developer

"Als de kans niet aanklopt, bouw een deur" - Milton Berle

Raf De Blay Project developer
Surf Tennis Vastgoed De wereld verkennen Gezin
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Yves De Meyer
Yves De Meyer

Project manager

"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
Gezin Sport en spel Humor
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Nilüfer Kostakoglu
Nilüfer Kostakoglu

Project manager

"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
Family & Friends Ashtanga yoga Architectuur Reizen
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Katrien Lietaer
Katrien Lietaer

Administrative assistant

"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
Yoga Positive mindset Hiking Nature
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Antoine Merlin
Antoine Merlin

Sales developer

"There is nothing permanent, except change" - Heraclitus

Antoine Merlin Sales developer
Kids | zon | zee | strand 
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Siel Renier
Siel Renier

Accountant

"Je lacht wanneer je blij bent en je wordt blij wanneer je lacht" - Marcia Roozeboom

Siel Renier Accountant
Vrienden Zomer Reizen Eten
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Hilde Roeland
Hilde Roeland

Project manager

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do"

Hilde Roeland Project manager
Reizen lekker eten creatief geëngageerd sociaal Family & friends
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Ofelia Roels
Ofelia Roels

Project manager

"Niets is onmogelijk"

Ofelia Roels Project manager
Bezige bij Zwemmen Koersfiets Ski
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Sara Smet
Sara Smet

Project assistant

"Do or do not. There is no try."

Sara Smet Project assistant
Paardrijden Lesgeven De wereld verkennen In de natuur en bij familie zijn
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Ben Six
Ben Six

Project developer

"Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson" - Elon Musk

Ben Six Project developer
Lekker eten Golf Architectuur
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François Tack
François Tack

Sales developer

"A dreamer is a winner who never gives up" - Nelson Mandela

François Tack Sales developer
Estelle & Mathieu Travel Deejaying Real estate Gastronomy Motorcycle
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Jolien Vandaele
Jolien Vandaele

Company lawyer

"Not all those who wander are lost" - J.R.R. Tolkien

Jolien Vandaele Company lawyer
Vrienden & familie Fitness & Kickboks Boekenworm
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Roel Verhulst
Roel Verhulst

CFO

"Well done is better than well said" - Benjamin Franklin

Roel Verhulst CFO
 Family man Garden Beer&wine Food Cosy Board & card games
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Jan Zuliani
Jan Zuliani

Marketing manager

"Stay hungry. Stay foolish." - Steve Jobs

Jan Zuliani Marketing manager
Motorcycle Ski Italian food Arthur & Rien
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