FinTech Headquarters - Harmonising History and Innovation 

Search, Negotiation, Design, Fitout, and Custom Furnishings

Our journey began with a singular goal: to source a location bold enough to reflect our client’s fintech ambition and Belgian heritage. After meticulously analysing Brussels’ market, we identified Maison de la Radio Flagey, the 1938 Streamline Moderne landmark where Belgium's first radio broadcasts aired, as the perfect canvas.

1. The Brief

We began by immersing ourselves in our client’s world, understanding their brand ethos, operational needs, and aspirations for their new HQ.

After operating in various serviced offices, including market-leaders WeWork and Regus, our client wanted to create a space that resonates with their brand identity - innovative, bold, and progressive.

2. The Search: Securing a Space Aligned with Values

Leveraging our network of licensed agents, we executed a targeted search to meet both brand, operational and commercial objectives:

Our journey began with sourcing a location that could make such a bold statement. We meticulously analysed the market working on behalf of our client in scouting, negotiating, and finalising the lease for the preferred office space within Brussels’ iconic Maison de la Radio
Flagey. Our expertise in real estate negotiation was crucial in securing this sought-after location.

3. Negotiation: Securing the Deal

Through our partnership with Brussels’ top-tier agents, we delivered terms that exceeded expectations:

✔ Outstanding Value

  • Secured a rent-free period to offset fitout costs
  • Achieved significantly below market rate rent for comparable properties

✔ Future-Proof Flexibility

  • Break clauses aligned with growth projections

✔ Unmatched Speed

  • Commercial terms agreed in just 14 days, accelerating project timelines.

4. Heritage Fitout: Where Art-Deco Meets Fintech Innovation

The primary goal was to create an office space that not only makes a bold statement to clients and staff, but also respects and incorporates the building’s Art Deco heritage.

Transforming a protected 1930s landmark into a cutting-edge FinTech hub required meticulous craftsmanship and innovative problem-solving, all working within strict heritage guidelines.

5. Echoes of the Past

Our transformation began within the walls of a former recording studio, where vintage equipment and acoustic panels whispered tales of Belgium's broadcasting history.

This unique space, once home to film soundtracks and radio dramas, presented both a challenge and an inspiration as we set out to create a modern FinTech hub.

6. The Result: A Statement HQ

The outcome exceeded expectations:

  • Prestige achieved: A landmark address that impresses clients and talent.
  • Cost savings: Significant below traditional fitout budgets thanks to our agile design and delivery approach.
  • Speed to occupancy: From keys to completion in 6 weeks total.

blending Rich 1930s Art-Deco heritage with Cutting-Edge Needs

We transformed this office in Brussels' iconic 1938 broadcasting landmark into a future-ready FinTech hub, achieving what many thought impossible:

✔ Cutting-edge tech woven into protected Art Deco interiors
✔ A workplace where every detail honours the building's innovative spirit
✔ Brussels artisan collaborations 

History, Reimagined

At Future of the Office, we fuse strategic foresight, heritage sensitivity, and cutting-edge innovation to craft spaces where history and progress thrive together.

Ready to create a workspace that tells your story? Contact us today to discover how we can deliver:

  • Award-winning transformations of protected landmarks
  • Seamless tech integrations in heritage environments
  • Agile delivery that respects historical preservation timelines
  • Exceptional value through creative adaptive reuse

Whether you’re revitalizing a single studio or reimagining an entire landmark, we’ll help you build a space that honours the past while accelerating your future.