Right next to the Groenendael train station, a new coworking space, the Tero project, is emerging, promising to quickly become a leading example of innovation in sustainable development. This first coworking space is almost entirely furnished with second-hand furniture, highlighting a unique approach to reuse and recycling while maintaining a high level of quality and aesthetics.

Tero & The Woods: Leading the Way in Sustainable Coworking with Innovative Second-Hand Furnishings

Arthur Lhoist

Right next to the Groenendael train station, a new coworking space, the Tero project, is emerging, promising to quickly become a leading example of innovation in sustainable development. This first coworking space is almost entirely furnished with second-hand furniture, highlighting a unique approach to reuse and recycling while maintaining a high level of quality and aesthetics. The recycled furniture, which looks brand new, is not only sustainable but also demonstrates a deep commitment to the principles of the circular economy.

Arthur Lhoist, the manager of the site, explains the positive impact of this approach: "By carefully selecting our furnishings, we have managed to create a space that is both beautiful and functional, at a fraction of the cost of new." He also notes that this approach has reduced the carbon footprint associated with furnishing the place by 90%, a significant step for the planet.

The Weave IMMO agency played a key role in supporting this project, from sustainable conviction to the meticulous selection of office furniture. Virginie, a representative of the agency, shares her enthusiasm: "The project went very well, and the promise of circularity did not hinder aesthetics. On the contrary, it gives the project soul."

The space is designed to encourage collaboration and innovation. With more than 60% of the area dedicated to common spaces, it naturally fosters interactions and creative flow among members. "The environment in which we work can greatly influence how we work. Here, the layout and atmosphere encourage open and continuous collaboration," shares a regular member.

The story behind the furniture is as rich as the place itself. Each piece tells a story of reuse and repurposing, daily reminding users of the importance of sustainability. It is an approach that, according to Arthur, requires clear planning and understanding of goals from the start. "Being clear about our intentions and expectations was fundamental to the success of this project," he adds.

Arthur hopes that this space will serve as a catalyst for other office space developments, thus fostering a wave of changes in the professional sector towards more sustainable practices.

In the end, this coworking space does not just provide offices; it offers a vision of the future of the work environment: a place where efficiency, aesthetics, and environmental ethics meet to create a truly innovative and inspiring space.

In the heart of Liège, Belgium, Novacities embarked on a pioneering journey to establish "La Menuiserie," a co-working space that redefines the standards for sustainable design and community engagement. Their vision is to create an environment that not only fosters collaboration and flexibility but does so through uncompromising eco-friendly practices.

Creating the future of sustainable work spaces with Novacities and Relieve Furniture

Sixtine Deharlez

In the heart of Liège, Belgium, Novacities embarked on a pioneering journey to establish "La Menuiserie," a co-working space that redefines the standards for sustainable design and community engagement. Their vision is to create an environment that not only fosters collaboration and flexibility but does so through uncompromising eco-friendly practices. Relieve Furniture, with our innovative circular platform for office furniture, was selected as a key partner in turning this vision into reality, showcasing the transformative power of sustainability in the workplace.

The ambitious project aimed to outfit La Menuiserie with furniture that aligns with the space's core principles of 100% sustainable architecture. This included stringent requirements for eco-friendly materials, such as hemp interior paint, low consumption lighting and heating, wood fiber insulation, and, critically, second-life office furniture. The goal was to create a space that not only facilitates social connections and offers flexible working environments but also exemplifies green architecture. The challenge was to find a partner capable of meeting these high standards of sustainability without compromising on quality or affordability.

Relieve Furniture was selected by Novacities for proven expertise in providing sustainable, quality, and affordable furniture solutions. Our dedicated project manager worked closely with Novacities to fully understand their needs and vision for La Menuiserie, ensuring that every piece of furniture sourced aligned with their eco-friendly ethos.

Personalized Consultation: Through in-depth consultations, we captured the essence of Novacities' vision for an eco-conscious co-working space.

Sourcing Sustainable Furniture: We utilized our extensive network to source over 80 pieces of high-quality, second-life office furniture that met Novacities' sustainability and aesthetic requirements.

Efficient Logistics and Setup: Our team arranged for the eco-efficient transport and strategic placement of furniture, transforming the space into a functional and inviting co-working environment.

The collaboration between Relieve Furniture and Novacities led to the successful establishment of La Menuiserie, a beacon of sustainability and community in the heart of Belgium. By placing over 80 items of second-life furniture, we not only furnished the space with pieces that have stories but also significantly reduced potential CO2 emissions and waste, underlining the project's environmental impact.

Sustainable Architecture Realized: Incorporating second-life furniture was a cornerstone of La Menuiserie's commitment to 100% sustainable architecture, contributing to a healthier planet.

Significant Cost and Environmental Savings: The project demonstrated how sustainable choices can lead to substantial financial savings and a reduction in carbon footprint.

Community and Flexibility: The arrangement and quality of the furniture fostered a dynamic environment conducive to social interactions and flexible work arrangements, promoting community within the space.

The success of La Menuiserie stands as a testament to the power of sustainable practices in transforming workspaces. Relieve Furniture's collaboration with Novacities highlights our commitment to environmental stewardship, quality, and innovation. By bridging the gap between sustainability and functionality, we pave the way for future projects to embrace green initiatives, proving that eco-friendly choices can lead to vibrant, dynamic, and inspiring work environments.

Roxanne Badart

In their testimony, Ogilvy demonstrates their persistent dedication to sustainability by creatively recycling 90 corporate furniture items ranging from acoustic panels to bench seats, cabinets, chairs and table and created one more example for ethical business practices. They deserve praise for their admirable commitment to having a beneficial impact on the environment.

Ogilvy demonstrates their persistent dedication to sustainability by creatively recycling 90 corporate furniture items ranging from acoustic panels to bench seats, cabinets, chairs and tables

Ogilvy's successful office move with Relieve

Marie-Paule Fassin

Lenovo maintains a constant commitment to sustainability through their business practices. That's why when they need to get rid of certain items of furniture in their Brussels offices, they knew if handle incorrectly they would miss their opportunity to turn these unwanted items in positive climate impact.

By choosing to partner with Relieve furniture, Lenovo was able to recycle all 52 pieces of office furniture, finding second homes for through the circular economy, including of a dozen NGO's and charities. They established a powerful example for moral business conduct and having a positive effect on the environment. They should be commended for their efforts, which are a strong inspiration for others to adopt environmentally friendly habits.

We partnered with Lenovo to help them remove over 50 pieces of unwanted office furniture.

Tero & The Woods: Leading the Way in Sustainable Coworking with Innovative Second-Hand Furnishings

photography, Consultation, Cleaning

Creating the future of sustainable work spaces with Novacities and Relieve Furniture

Consultation

Ogilvy's successful office move with Relieve

Removals, solidarity

Ogilvy demonstrates their persistent dedication to sustainability by creatively recycling 90 corporate furniture items ranging from acoustic panels to bench seats, cabinets, chairs and tables

Lenovo chose to turn their unwanted office furniture into positive climate imapct

Removals, solidarity

We partnered with Lenovo to help them remove over 50 pieces of unwanted office furniture.