A brand-new mixed-use building in the former Royal Belgian Mint.

Originally built as the Monnaie Royale de Belgique, where coins were minted until 2017, the building later served as a secure storage facility for judicial evidence. Today, it is evolving into a vibrant, multifunctional urban hub, integrating offices, coliving, hospitality and retail spaces. 

The building is ideally located along Boulevard Pachéco, between Brussels Central Station and the Brussels inner ring road, in a district that marks the connection between the upper and lower parts of the city.

Pacheco also promotes active mobility with secure bicycle parking, including e-bike charging stations, pedestrian-friendly access, and immediate proximity to the station. 

Pacheco offers nearly 11,600 m² of multifunctional and flexible spaces, including 9,400 m² of office space, 1,100 m² of coliving, 1,100 m² allocated to restaurants/café or shops and, last but not least, a 250 m² rooftop area. 

The project was awarded the RENOLAB 2022 Prize.

In line with our sustainability principles, we significantly reduced construction waste: 70% of materials were preserved, with 81% of the concrete retained and 19% recycled.

The building was designed with enhanced thermal performance in mind. Passive and active solutions were therefore integrated from the design phase. Following the 'Trias Energetica' principle, it reduces energy demand, uses renewable energies and optimises the use of fossil fuels. The building envelope benefits from high-quality thermal insulation, using bio-sourced materials such as wood fiber insulation which limits thermal bridges, the carbon footprint and stores CO2. It's made from natural materials, emits no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and contributes to healthier indoor air.

Pacheco also combines a high-performance night cooling system regulates temperatures naturally and an atrium topped by a 75-metre-long photovoltaic glass roof that brings natural light deep into the building. The building is designed to meet low-carbon standards.