The vacant office building at 105 Kolonel Bourgstraat in Evere will soon make way for a new residential development. With this project, Antonissen Development Group is contributing to the neighbourhood’s upgrade. The development will comprise 15 one-bedroom apartments, 13 two-bedroom apartments, 6 three-bedroom apartments, 1 studio and 1 duplex apartment. There will also be a commercial space with adjoining office space on the ground floor.
The project is one of several initiatives in the neighbourhood to convert former office buildings into residential developments in response to the municipality’s growing population. Statbel figures show that Evere’s population has increased by a whopping 19 percent over the last ten years. With the highest relative population growth in both the past year and the past decade, Evere is currently the fastest growing municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region.
With Colonel’s Corner, we are responding to the growing demand for housing in a fast-growing municipality, without compromising on sustainability or quality. We have purposefully opted for compact, energy-efficient residential units in a very accessible location. Besides buyers who intend to live there themselves, we also expect to see interest from investors. The region has significant rental potential due to its proximity to NATO, the large number of expats seeking temporary accommodation in Brussels, and the imminent completion of a new Belgian Defence headquarters nearby.
With Colonel’s Corner, Antonissen is prioritising sustainability. The project will be completely gas-free and will rely on heat pumps and geothermal energy. Installation, maintenance and monitoring is handled under an energy contract with an external partner with residents paying a fixed monthly fee, without substantial upfront investments or unexpected charges. The system provides heating in winter and passive cooling in summer.
This system, in combination with green roofs, optimum insulation and a courtyard garden where residents can relax, combine to make Colonel’s Corner a residential development that is tailored to everyone’s needs. We consciously invest in sustainable technologies that work today but are also future-ready, benefiting the people who live in our residential developments.
Mobility and accessibility are more important than ever when choosing a home. Colonel’s Corner’s excellent location is confirmed by a mobility score of 9/10. You can get to the centre of Brussels in just 15 minutes by bike and a new bicycle highway is in the pipeline. The tram and metro are also within walking distance.
The residential development is situated in an up-and-coming neighbourhood, near the new Mediapark. Over the next few years, the area around the buildings of Belgium’s public broadcasters will be transformed into a lively, mixed-use neighbourhood. The main feature of this master plan is a public space covering almost 10 hectares, surrounded by schools, nurseries, recreational facilities, residential properties, etc. Colonel’s Corner capitalises on this urban development and the easy access.
Construction will start in early 2026 and the units are scheduled for completion in early 2028. The size of the apartments varies, from 73 sqm for a one-bedroom apartment to 118 sqm for a two-bedroom apartment, while the duplex apartment has a floor area of 158 sqm. One-bedroom apartments start at €310,000, two-bedroom apartments at €400,000 and three-bedroom apartments at €470,000.
CIB, the association of real estate professionals, has stressed the structural shortage of rental properties for several years already, but recently a historic low was recorded. Financial daily De Tijd remarked that; Anyone who advertises a high-end dwelling online can expect to get dozens and even hundreds of enquiries within 24 hours; in the wake of the publication of the latest rental barometer.
Anyone who has read our case study on SME real estate will know that industrial land is becoming increasingly scarce. Available sites often have an industrial past. The site in Halle, where the outline of De Stokerij will soon become visible, was no different in this respect. With 41 SME units in six buildings, this business park ticks all the boxes for entrepreneurs looking for a strategic location. The flexible units (106 to 390 m², clear height 6.5 m) are suited to a wide range of activities, from warehouse to showroom or workshop. Besides being a home base for entrepreneurs, De Stokerij also has a positive impact on the surrounding area and the environment.