Creating living environments

Creating living environments In the Netherlands, France and Germany creating living environments

managing board A basic human need Our company focuses on one of the basic human needs: shelter. On houses, neighbourhoods and every possible residential need there may be in the countries where we operate as an area deve- country management Walter de Boer CEO BPD, board member Rabo Real Estate Group and Chairman of the Management Board Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling Jean-Philippe Bourgade Chairman of the Management Board Bouwfonds Marignan Immobilier Hayo Doornink COO BPD Carl-Jan Kreikamp CFRO BPD loper: the Netherlands, France and Germany. We conduct extensive research into these needs, which forms the basis of everything we develop and build. BPD is a European area developer and is a part of Rabo Real Estate Group, a full subsidiary of Rabobank. This financially strong and cooperative bank puts great emphasis on the importance of local roots, and that is a conviction we share with our mother company. With almost 30 regional offices in our three countries we maintain close relationships with local partners and market players, allowing us to adapt to and incorporate local residential needs. Please allow us to introduce ourselves to you in this brochure. We Franz-Josef Lickteig Chairman of the Management Board Bouwfonds Immobilienentwicklung hope that the issues that serve as our daily motivation and focus will inspire you as well. Walter de Boer, CEO BPD 3

Mission At BPD, as a leading area developer, we strive to contribute to creating living environments, residential areas that are alive in their own right. Where nature and urban development complement one another and meet in harmony and respect. Places that offer space and peace of mind but also serve as meeting places, encouraging activity on the streets outside. As a developer, we are pioneers in areas that do not yet exist, and we believe in neighbourhoods and districts that welcome every resident and every visitor. Where people take pleasure in their home and their community. Vision Enjoying where we live is essential to our overall happiness. But this requires much more than just a house. A home is defined by a living environment that gives residents a sense of belonging, comfort and security as their own houses do. As a project and area developer our purpose is to create living environments with their own, unique identities. Places where there is room for people as well as nature. Our developments are geared towards the future, but we also cherish the past. Even the newest development can have historical roots, and we take every measure to respect and incorporate into our work that already exists: the former biscuit factory, a meandering stream or a majestic oak. You cannot build without a foundation, is our fervent conviction. A living environment will reflect elements from every era, past and present. In a living environment, there is also room for nature 4 5

Nijmegen, Waalfront Handelskade Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling is currently developing the Waalfront between the city centre of Nijmegen and river the Waal, in close cooperation with the municipality of Nijmegen. Over 2,000 homes and various amenities will be created on the spot where the Romans built their forts in ancient times. The first district to be completed will be the Handelskade (trade quay), a lively section of the inner city situated next to the central train station on an inland harbour. The industrial history of this area serves as the mainstay for its design. Upon completion, there will be over 500 owner-occupied and rental apartments available and commercial units on the ground floor, including restaurants and sidewalk cafes. The high tower along the bank of the Waal is a prominent landmark. The Handelskade is comprised of an ensemble of attractive buildings arranged around an intimate, green courtyard. A parking garage will be realised under the complex. 6 7

Boulogne-Billancourt, So Park Boulogne-Billancourt will be home to the beautifully located So Park. This contemporary project has a layered design: The So Design apartment building is situated on a small island. Its contemporary architecture features glass and Number and type of units 169 apartments Over one million Europeans live in neighbourhoods and districts that carry our mark shops with generous windows on the ground floor, several storeys of apartments above, and two storeys with penthouses at the top. Natural stone clearly connect the building to the park, and the utilised colours match the hues seen in other projects in the area. metal, combining light and greenery with a high quality of living. The apartments range from one to five rooms, but there are also studio apartments and two houses with private gardens that open up into the courtyard. Loggias, balconies and large roof gardens that can be accessed from a number of apartments offer breathtaking views of Paris. Extra facilities 210 underground parking spaces Architects Beal & Blanckaert, Antoni et Darmon and ECDM Enjoying where we live is crucial to our overall happiness. And for the majority of people, the most important place in the world isn t the White House in Washington DC, but their own home, in their own street, in their own neighbourhood and town. Start of development 2010 Our house is our private kingdom. It is the only house on earth that we call home. Where we can unwind after a busy day Start of construction 2012 Completion and recharge our batteries so we can face everything life has in store for us. 2015 Most of our residents won t know it, but we stood at the very basis of their homes and neighbourhoods. Our name is affiliated Every apartment has its own balcony. The patios on the top storeys offer an outdoor space with a magnificent with the realisation of countless houses and urban developments throughout the Netherlands, Germany and France. view of Paris and Meudon. We are BPD (from Bouwfonds Property Development). In the Netherlands we operate under the name Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling, in Germany as Bouwfonds Immobilienentwicklung, while in France we are known as Bouwfonds Marignan Immobilier. 8 9

Since our foundation in 1946 we have facilitated the construction of over 300,000 houses, and today over one million Europeans live in neighbourhoods that carry our mark. That makes us one of the largest area developers in Europe, and in a literal sense, one of the largest household names on the continent. New living environments also have roots Living environments At BPD we believe in developing living environments, areas that are alive in their own right. Where residents feel at home and safe from the day they move in. Where they organise block parties and We are pioneers in areas that do not yet exist. small children play outdoors, under the loving gaze of their parents from the kitchen window. A successful environment has its own unique character and features, atmosphere and intimacy. Where every resident and visitor feels welcome. When we develop new neighbourhoods, we look toward the future and cherish what is already there. The former biscuit factory, the characteristic farmhouse dating back to 1820, An appealing neighbourhood is like a family movie, suitable for all ages. the stream lined with majestic oak trees. We believe that to build a house you need a foundation. An appealing environment honours and reflects the past. 10 11

From the suburbs to inner cities High quality developed areas, that is what we stand for at BPD. The Hague, Wateringse Veld, De Binnentuinen And we consider every possible aspect that affects that quality with the utmost care. Parking spaces next to the elementary school where parents drop off their children. The sidewalk café that will bring so much more atmosphere to the large square. The shops, the playground for the youngest ones and the small park that will attract even the oldest residents. Neighbourhoods are the stage on which life is played out, and every spatial con se quence is given our undivided attention. The size of the areas that we develop varies enormously. We are, particularly in the Netherlands, responsible for urban expansion areas, but also for apartment blocks in Munich s city centre. Number and type of units 700 homes, 350 of which are realised by Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling (including semi- detached, detached and town houses) Extra facilities School Architects Including Scala Architecten, VFO Architecten and Weeda van der Weijden Start of development 2006 Start of construction 2007 Completion Wateringse Veld is nearly finished. This residential area in the southwest quarter of The Hague is set to become the urban district of the 21st century which was the mutual ambition of the Wateringse Veld development syndicate (a joint ven ture between the City of The Hague and Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling). The epitome of integrated area development: eight residential neighbourhoods, each with its own character and identity, united by a powerful urban architectural and landscaping structure. Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling contributed its full range of expertise in the areas of land development, urban development and marketing. Wateringse Veld is an extremely popular residential area in The Hague region, a place where people enjoy settling down. One of the latest additions is the De Binnentuinen sub-development, which reflects the beautiful neighbourhoods built in The Hague in the 1930s. The plan s design is spacious, featuring wide boulevards and lanes that wind effortlessly from pond to pond. There is a wide diversity of homes: detached, semi-detached, townhouses. The design is traditional, with red and dark-grey tiled rooftops. Small, subdued blocks of apartments rise at strategic locations. De Binnentuinen offers small-town intimacy, close to the city centre of The Hague. Winding streets and lanes, water features and a landscape dotted with lush green plots. Houses that aren t lined up rigidly but move with the curves and bends in the street instead. De Binnentuinen is a neigh bourhood with a decidedly country village atmosphere. For state of the art villas in Nice and for the development of the 2014 small plot of land at the heart of Amsterdam that will accommodate only a few houses. In that sense the field in which we are active is both very large and very small, and we are a project and an area developer in one. 12 13

Frankfurt, Europaviertel In Frankfurt the site of a former freight depot is being transformed into a new city district. Bouwfonds Immobilien entwicklung is involved in this development, and is creating 370 homes on 32,000 m 2, distributed over 25 apartment blocks. The Central & Park project is centred on developing a coherent residential area that complements the quality of traditional architecture. Three architectural firms were commissioned for the first stages, which ensures diversity within the overall concept. The plan offers a wealth of space, and an extraordinary view of the green surroundings, the Frankfurt skyline and the Taunus Mountains. 14 15

Work is teamwork Marseille, Chlorophylles Our work is teamwork, we depend and are dependent on our partners: municipalities, housing associations, urban planners, architects and construction companies. Every project starts with extensive deliberations. How large is the development area? What number of houses has been planned? In what price range and for which target groups? What other amenities, such as schools and shops, are needed? How can the neighbourhood be accessed? We usually discuss our plans with future residents at an early stage, because everything we do is ultimately meant to benefit them. And instead of telling people how they want to Number and type of units 41 apartments, 9 terraced houses Extra facilities Energy efficient Architect Alain Amédéo Start of development 2006 Start of construction 2013 Situated in the Hauts de Saint Marthe district in Marseille, Colline Harmonie offers a level of peace and quiet that is reminiscent of the countryside. This living environment has a wealth of amenities and a beautiful view of the city, and is especially popular with residents looking for energy efficient housing. Such housing, carrying the French BBC low energy consumption label (Bâtiment de Basse Consommation), is currently under development in the area. At the heart of Hauts de Saint Marthe, Bouwfonds Marignan Immobilier is developing the Les Chlorophylles project, surrounded by 12 hectares of greenery. This living environment offers more than tranquillity and living comfort, but also has many amenities such as shops and schools. The project Colline Harmonie consists of 41 apartments, ranging from one to four room apartments, and 9 terraced houses, each with their own patio or balcony, bathed in light. live, we prefer to ask them. Completion 2014 Area development means looking into the future After completing what is often an extensive period of deliberations we get started on the master plan. We present site preparation plans, which includes taking into account any potential future changes to the water level. We draft street plans, carefully consider public greenery, bicycle paths and development density 16 17

and building height. We make propositions concerning architectural styles and think about what the defining characteristics for the new neighbourhoods should be. We are the pioneers of areas that do not exist yet and that come to life on our drawing boards. At the same time, we look forward and in our minds eye we can Living environments invite outdoor activity You cannot build without a foundation, is our fervent conviction. see the children as they walk to school, neighbours gathering for a block party, elderly residents enjoying the small parks and the route that a night owl takes get home in the middle of the night, preferably without having to pass through a dark alley or tunnel. Local strength The European housing market does not exist, and even within the Where and how we live is one of the most important ingredients of our overall happiness. Dutch, French and German borders we see major regional variations. A provincial city in the Netherlands may see a high demand for single-family homes with sunny back yards, whereas consumers in Hamburg and Lyon may be more interested in luxury apartments, particularly if these offer views of the Elbe or the Rhône. With almost 30 regional offices in three countries, we are deeply rooted in the local housing markets and remain on top of all the latest residential trends. 18 19

It is no surprise that creating new neighbourhoods requires the intensive involvement of numerous parties. Especially where land Hamburg, Winterhude and space are scarce. We often initiate and direct new developments, and sometimes our organisational savvy means that we act In Hamburg-Winterhude, in collaboration with the Hanseatic investment firm, which means that Winterhude can now as the linking pin. We have mastered the art of appreciating our partners good ideas. In fact, we do everything we can to bring out the very best in others. Area and project development is not an individual effort, it is a team sport. Number and type of units 141 owner-occupied and 181 rental houses city of Hamburg, Bouwfonds Immobilienentwicklung has helped to improve the quality of life in the inner city. With a central location between the Alster River and the city park, the project is comprised of a two-stage development of retail units, houses and parking facilities. The landscaping on the roofs of the retail units is gorgeous, and these green offer 181 new, high-quality rental homes. The second stage will comprise four blocks of apartments and 20 townhouses. These homes vary in size from 49 to 184 m 2, enabling Bouwfonds Immobilienentwicklung meet every possible urban living demand. Extra facilities Retail space, greenery and parking areas serve as gardens for the residents of the ground floor apartments. The first stage has been sold entirely to an facilities Sustainable and affordable Architects A nice blend of rental and owneroccupied houses at a prominent Aumann & Katzsch, dreiraum.werk, location in Hamburg-Winterhude. An appealing neighbourhood is like a family movie, suitable for planwerkeins all ages. Ranging from young families to elderly couples. For this Start of development older group of residents we create houses that are, or can be 2008 adapted to become senior proof. And we make sure that the proper amenities are within walking distance. Whether it is the shop just around the corner or a park bench by the birch tree. Start of construction 2010 Completion 2011-2014 Our thinking centres around sustainability, which is not limited to carbon footprints and lower electricity bills. A successful neighbourhood itself is sustainable, literally has future value and decades after its completion it should still be an attractive place to live for many generations to come. Most living environments 20 21

Paris, Canal Square have a longer lifespan than their first residents, but our job is to make sure that the appeal spans many lifetimes. They say that to manage is to forecast and plan, and this is especially true for The charm of Paris and the typical architecture of New York; contemporary apartment complex Canal Square offers both. Bouwfonds Marignan Immobilier is developing 134 luxurious homes with an unhampered view of the Canal de l Ourcq. Canal Square is a quiet residential neighbourhood in the 19th arrondissement, a district in the northeast of Paris. The project breathes the same post-industrial atmosphere as the meat-packing district in New York. Straight-lined, solid architecture with small, yet superior lofts and duplex houses all of which are finished stylishly and fitted with tall windows for an optimum spatial effect. The ground floor of the building will house 1,700 m 2 of retail space and an underground parking garage. Number and type of units 134 apartments (115 free-market sales, 19 subsidised rental) Extra facilities 1,700 m 2 of retail space and an underground parking garage area development. Which means that we also realise that the environment can be of lasting added value to the value of a house. A gorgeous house in an ugly location will always be like a beach house with a view of a parking lot. At BPD we develop costlier projects for more affluent people, but we are equally proud of Architect Agence TVK the houses and neighbourhoods we create for tighter budgets. The demand for affordable housing is on the rise in a large number Start of development 2011 Start of construction 2013 of regions, and it is exactly that kind of housing that we have had experience with since the foundation of our company. Our most acclaimed developments are not necessarily our most Completion expensive projects. 2015 Area director There are infinite issues that must be considered and weighed in Canal Square is a quiet neighbourhood with a view of the Canal de l Ourcq. creating new residential areas. A process that usually involves numerous parties including (local) authorities, urban planners, architects and construction companies. Our talent for organisation means that in these development processes, which often take 22 23

years, we are frequently appointed the role of initiator and director. BPD is neither a construction company nor an architectural firm. In our discussions with clients, we can take an independent point of view and advise our clients not to build 1,200 homes where there is room for only 800. Developing an area means knowing where to build but also where to leave space. Of course, BPD operates in a commercial market, but we consider our company a primarily society-oriented enterprise. Our ideals are not just about the bottom line, we take great pride in making genuine contributions to creating living environments in the countries where we operate. Our work is long-term by default. The products we deliver, living environments, see the light of day many years after our first meeting with the client. And finally, there is an element in our DNA that explains our social focus. This takes us back to 1946 in the Netherlands to the birth of our organisation. We are responsible for urban expansion areas, but also for apartment blocks in the inner city. Our house is our private kingdom. An attractive living environment is safe for everyone Born in the Netherlands. Raised in Europe. Post-World War II, the Netherlands was facing huge shortages, including a lack of affordable housing. Happy couples saw no other option than to postpone their wedding and newlyweds were 24 25

Amsterdam, Oostpoort Number and type of units In two districts, Oostpoort West and Oost, there will be 780 homes, often forced to move into the poorly insulated back room of a relative s house. A far cry from perfection, where conversations The Oostpoort project aspires to create a new city centre for The Polderweggebied Development Syndicate, (a joint 580 of which will be owner-occupied houses and 200 social rental homes (single-family houses and apartments) were often hushed to whispers. It is in this setting that the idea arose to establish building funds, municipal funds meant for the East Amsterdam. Opportunities such as this in existing cities are few and far between: finding sufficient room in a large undeveloped location in a dense urban area for a multipurpose programme. Homes, offices, shops, schools will all be located here. The area will also harbour a wide variety of functions. For example, there will be 70 different types of housing from owner-occupied homes to subsidised rental apartments and homes for assisted living. venture between Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling, Ymere and Stadgenoot) will offer as much room as possible for individual residential wishes by means of flexible construction designs. Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling has brought in MAB Development to develop the shopping centre. The realisation of Oostpoort will see close collaboration with the city of Amsterdam, which will develop the school, the Stadsdeelhuis (district town hall) and the Centre for the Visual Arts in this project. Extra facilities A 17,000 m 2 shopping centre, 875 underground parking places, a school, Stadsdeelhuis Oost, Centre for the Visual Arts, commercial buildings, restaurants and catering establishments Architects Heren 5 Architecten, Hollands Zicht, financing of new housing. Bouwkas Drenthe (Building Fund Drenthe) becomes our first name in 1946. It is changed to Bouwfonds Nederlandse Gemeenten (Building Fund Dutch Municipalities) in 1956 due to the enormous interest that is sparked throughout the country by our contribution to reducing the housing shortage. Molenaar & Van Winden, Mulleners + Mulleners Architecten, Soeters Van In 1993 we cross the border and spread our wings. We founded Eldonk architecten and Tekton Architecten Bouwfonds Immobilienentwicklung in Germany which has since Start of development Oostpoort West: 2005 Oostpoort Oost: 2013-2018 climbed to the top 5 of largest area developers and developed over 7,000 houses. We primarily operate in urban areas and have Start of construction seven regional offices. Oostpoort West: 2010 Completion Oostpoort West: 2013 In 2001 our span increases even more. In France we acquire renowned project developer Marignan Immobilier founded in 1979, which now continues under the name Bouwfonds Marignan Immobilier. Our youngest family member has seven regional Oostpoort will offer an attractive variety of residential, shopping, business, sport offices in France and has developed nearly 30,000 houses and approximately 100,000 m 2 in commercial property. and cultural activities. 26 27

A volatile market changes constantly and when, at the turn of the century, the Dutch government no longer considered building Würzburg, Mönchpark houses as one of its core tasks, our traditionally semi-government organisation was acquired by ABN AMRO, a major Dutch bank. Since 2006 we are a part of Rabo Real Estate Group, a subsidiary of Rabobank. Number and type of units 99 owner-occupied apartments Extra facilities Park The Frauenland-Mönchberg district is generally considered one of the most appealing residential areas in the city of Würzburg. A section of the site of a former military hospital is the setting for a new neighbourhood. Within the scope of an urban planning competition and in collaboration with beautiful view. Both architectural form and language and distributed order of the apartment buildings on the site make this possible. New landscaping and the conservation of the existing tree population have given the area a vast, green diversity and BPD is part of Rabo Real Estate Group Architect Architekturbüro Wallner Start of development the municipality of Würzburg, a residential project was developed which does justice to this high quality area. Selection of the building concept focused on the preser vation of the park-like character and the creation of a a park-like character. The preserved natural stone walls and the existing fountains, combined with new park features such as benches and seating circles lend the neighbourhood even more charm. Rabo Real Estate Group is one of the largest real estate enter- 2012 prises in Europe and serves the market with three core activities: development, funding and investment management. Rabobank is one of the strongest financial institutions in the world and gives Start of construction 2013 Completion 2015 us the financial peace of mind and freedom to concentrate on our real task. A tree will lose its leaves before its roots, and at BPD we have never lost sight of the reason we exist nor the reason why we were founded. We are here for the people and our job is to help them realise one of their basic human needs: a comfortable home and a pleasant living environment. Seven apartment buildings with a total of 99 owner-occupied apartments will be developed on the ca. 21,600 m² property. All seven buildings are situated on their own plot. 28 29

Cœur de Soie, Vaulx-en-Velin To the northeast of Lyon, contemporary urbanisation is slowly shaping the Vaulx-en-Velin area. Allowing for plenty of room for greenery, Bouwfonds Marignan Immobilier is developing the Cœur de Soie project, which will comprise over 1,600 owner-occupied and rental apartments, 8,500 m 2 of office space and underground parking. Respect for the heritage of the area has led to the redevelopment of the former textile factory into an apartment building. A part of the new build project is called Residence Véronèse, which consists of 74 lifestyle houses with wide balconies. 30 31

facts and figures Rabo Real Estate Group turnover in 2012 1.4 billion The Netherlands Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling FGH Bank MAB Development BPD Bouwfonds Investment Management Fondsenbeheer Nederland homes sold in 2012 6,300+ homes sold past 10 years 92,800+ homes sold past 10 years 58,000+ average per year 4,500+ head office BPD and 5 regional branches + 1 subsidiary company established in 1946 Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling Bouwfonds Immobilienentwicklung Bouwfonds Marignan Immobilier homes sold past 5 years 39,300+ homes sold since establishment 300,000+ homes in portfolio 85,000+ number of employees 750+ France Bouwfonds Marignan Immobilier homes sold past 10 years 26,000+ average per year 2,750+ 6 regional branches and 15 local agencies established in 1970 Germany Bouwfonds Immobilienentwicklung homes sold past 10 years 6,300+ average per year 900+ 7 regional branches established in 1993 1946 Establishment of Bouwspaarkas by 27 Dutch municipalities 1951 Start of project home construction 1960 Bouwfonds controlled by 600 Dutch municipalities 1968 Completion of 50,000th home 1988 Start of commercial property activities 1993 Start of international activities in Germany 1998 Start of activities in the Czech Republic 2000 After 55 years, Bouwfonds becomes a subsidiary company of ABN AMRO 2001 Acquisition of French housing developer, Marignan Immobilier Start of activities in Belgium 2003 Housing, international and property development integrated in Bouwfonds Property Development 2004 Acquisition of MAB, specialist in mixed-use projects and inner city retail sales 2005 Start of activities in Denmark, Sweden, Spain and Slovakia 2007 Integration of Bouwfonds and Rabo Real Estate 2008 Completion of 250,000th home 2009 Introduction of new brand in the Netherlands: Bouwfonds Ontwikkeling 2010 Focus on growth in France and Germany 2011 Bouwfonds turns 65 2012 Joint sustainability and marketing in the core countries of Germany, France and the Netherlands 2013 Opening Berlin office 2006 Acquisition by Rabobank Group 32 33

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creating living environments BPD is part of Rabo Real Estate Group