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For this prestigious project, VDD joined forces with Brussels-based architecture firm &Bogdan, formerly known as Bogdan & Van Brouck Architects. We had a conversation with Oana Bogdan, founder of the firm, about her inspiration, vision of repurposing and the impact of the project within the Brussels context.

Heritage developer VDD Project Development has presented plans for the long-awaited redevelopment of the Sint-Agneteklooster, later known as the Industrial School, in the centre of Ghent to the neighbourhood. VDD acquired the site in December 2021 following a public sale organised by the former owner, "GO! Gemeenschapsonderwijs". The plans were drawn up by British David Chipperfield Architects, which was awarded the Pritzker Prize, also known as the "Nobel Prize for Architecture", in 2023. This in collaboration with ATAMA architects and the restoration architects of aNNo. The internationally renowned Bureau Bas Smets was responsible for the design of the surroundings. This ambitious project came about after a thorough preliminary process and extensive consultation with the city departments involved, the Quality Chamber and the "Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed".

Close to the Botanic Gardens and the historic city centre, a new future for the iconic - but neglected - Gesù site has been sought for some 40 years. After years of vacancy and unsuccessful plans, developers VDD Project Development and REDET, and hospitality concept YUST unveiled the plans of their innovative redevelopment project "Royal Botanic" and the starting signal for the works was given.

The former Mallien fur factory, one of the jewels of the Grand Sablon in Brussels, is to be given a permanent lease of life. VDD Project Development, a property developer specialising in the restoration of historic sites, is the new shareholder of the Sablon NV heritage company, which owns the iconic building. The developer's aim is to make the Grand Sablon 40 an essential meeting place in Brussels.

For nearly 20 years, a solution has been sought for the iconic - but neglected - Gesù site on Rue Royale in Brussels. Following earlier plans for a five-star hotel and a food market, real estate developers VDD Project Development and partner Redet have obtained the final permit for an innovative residential and commercial development programme.

This year's Pritzker Architecture Prize, also known as the "Nobel Prize in Architecture", was more than deservedly awarded to David Chipperfield, the architect of The Grand.

A green light has been given to the long-awaited redevelopment project, The Dome, on the corner of Beursplein and Anspachlaan. The Dome, as it was christened by the developer team at VDD Project Development and Vervoordt r.e., is a multifunctional building with 21,000 m² of retail, restaurant, office and residential space. The design stands out for its architectural allure and respect for the story behind the building and its surrounding environment. The project is also typified by the building's integration in the surrounding public space and by the variety of urban functions that it houses. The renovation of this iconic building in the heart of the city represents a milestone in the revitalisation of Brussels city centre.