{"id":43058,"date":"2025-10-16T08:01:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/?post_type=showroom_cpt&p=43058"},"modified":"2025-10-16T08:01:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:01:49","slug":"the-first","status":"publish","type":"showroom_cpt","link":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/en\/showroom\/the-first\/","title":{"rendered":"the First"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Circularity and multifunctionality in the heart of the European Quarter<\/p>

the First<\/h1> <\/div>\n
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Located in the heart of the European Quarter, on the prestigious Orbansquare and surrounded by greenery, The First has become a benchmark for sustainable redevelopment. The former office building was given a second life with a clear focus on circularity, carbon neutrality, and multifunctionality. The result is a contemporary building that seamlessly combines working, meeting, and experiencing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    EaglestoneUnion Investment Real Estate GmbH, Belgian Branch \u00b7 real estate developer: Eaglestone<\/dt>\n
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    Brussels<\/dt>\n
    Location<\/dd>\n
    8,554 m\u00b2<\/dt>\n
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    architecture, interior design, landscape architecture<\/dt>\n
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    A multifunctional concept<\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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    The First offers a total of 7,445 m\u00b2 of modern office space<\/strong>, complemented by 870 m\u00b2 of services<\/strong> and a 239 m\u00b2 hospitality area<\/strong>. The hospitality section, including an inviting terrace, brings extra vibrancy to what was once a predominantly administrative district. This makes the building more than just a workplace: it becomes a dynamic meeting space.<\/p>\n

    A building that evolves with the city<\/h3>\n

    The original six-storey volume (G+5) was expanded to eight (G+7) through a lightweight structure in wood, metal, and concrete. The fa\u00e7ades are enhanced with green terraces and the roof was equipped with an intensive green roof, boosting both biodiversity and urban quality of life.
    The underground level provides 50 parking spaces<\/strong> and 49 bicycle spaces<\/strong>, actively supporting sustainable mobility.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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    Sustainability as a foundation<\/h2>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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    The redevelopment of The First is fully aligned with the most ambitious environmental and energy standards. The building achieved BREEAM Excellent<\/strong> and PEB A+<\/strong> certification and is designed to operate as carbon-neutral. Key pillars include:<\/p>\n

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    • circular and responsible construction<\/li>\n
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    • integration of photovoltaic fa\u00e7ades and roofs<\/li>\n
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    • intensive green roofs and terraces<\/li>\n
    • enhancement of biodiversity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      An especially innovative element is the heat recovery from the Verizonthe First datacenter<\/strong>, located within the building. The residual heat is used to warm offices and services, making the energy concept even more sustainable and efficient.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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