We See Potential Where Others Don't!
Do you have tired old buildings collecting dust? Underutilized spaces lacking purpose?
We envision them transformed into vibrant sustainability hubs!
At THE GARDENS, we reimagine forgotten urban properties as inspiring destinations where innovators cultivate solutions. We breathe new life into these future GROUNDS through sustainable retrofitting.
Real Estate Vision
We don't just see empty offices and quiet industrial buildings - we see spaces that could come alive with members collaborating, learning, and growing together. We see bustling cafes, green oases, and homes for ideas that change the world.
Our experienced team handles everything from acquisitions to design, turning static assets into purpose-driven community ecosystems. We increase utilization through flexible memberships, events, and next-level hospitality - unlocking financial value.
We seek vacant or aging urban buildings ready for retrofitting into THE GARDENS - spaces where innovators cultivate solutions for people and planet.
Our GROUNDS requirements
Location
Criteria | Description |
City center | Within a 5km reach |
Public transport | Train or Bus station within 200m |
Shared mobility | Is a part of the parking territory for shared bikes, scooters, etc. |
Car parking | Public spots or private parking places available |
Bike parking | Private bike cellar or outside parking spots available |
Electric cars | Permit availability for electrical charging stations |
Proximity | Distance to next residential buildings minimum 300m for noise protection |
Green spaces | Parc area within 300m or opportunity to create green spaces |
Hospitality | Hospitality infrastructure within 500m (restaurants, hotels, shops) |
Region development | Mixed residential and commercial district |
Safety index | Safe neighbourhood according to city index |
Plot environment | Building environment plot of at least 3.000sqm |
Property
Criteria | Description |
Building size | Property of 5.000-15.000sqm |
Building height | Maximum of four floors, with at least two elevators |
Building foundation | No broken/dilapidated buildings (intact static) |
Access | Entrances to the building: Maximum of two entrances (or sealable entrances) |
Features | Rooftop or outside area including a conversion permit opportunity |
Openness | Semi-public spaces, e.g. area for outside events & exhibitions |
Hospitality | Adequate toilet and kitchen infrastructure (or easy to retrofit) |
Performance | Building performance expandable (water management, energy consumption) |
Permits | Conversion permit (monument protection) and multifunctional building usage permits available, esp. co-living/boarding house and restaurant |
Contract | Purchasable contract available (no renting model) |
From historic structures to former retail, we reimagine buildings while honoring their stories. Our experienced team oversees sustainable upgrades activating dormant assets.
Real estate owners - unlock your portfolio's hidden potential by partnering with THE GARDENS! Our redevelopments generate both impact and outstanding returns.
The future takes root in forgotten places. Let's cultivate that future hand-in-hand by retrofitting your underutilized properties into sustainability hubs where inclusive innovation thrives.
Don't let your buildings go to waste! We're ready to create win-win partnerships that give tired properties renewed purpose.
Let's connect today to discuss partnership opportunities. The future is waiting to grow!
Asset Manager?
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GROUNDS Idea
Let’s grow THE GARDENS
If you're an investor looking to put your capital to work driving meaningful progress, we invite you to meet with THE GARDENS and learn more about partnering with us.
Our innovative model offers the chance to both foster sustainability solutions through an inspiring community platform and see solid returns by backing the infrastructure for impact.
We have bold plans to scale our ecosystem across Europe in the coming years.
However, we can't do it alone. We seek mission-aligned investment to bring our vision to life.
If you're excited by the opportunity to plant the seeds for a greener, brighter future along with us, please schedule a meeting so we can explore this investment further.
We look forward to connecting.