Architecture. Art. Transmission.
For four generations, Herpain has been designing places that last. Where technology, art and responsibility come together to build the future.
A living legacy
A family business founded in the late 1930s. The Herpain Group has developed around two core areas: construction within Herpain Entreprise and property development within Herpain Urbis. Fourth generation management. Stable governance. A shared vision: building for the long term.
1936
Creation of the company ‘Louis Herpain Entreprises Générales’ by Louis Herpain (1st generation)
1946
Establishment of the construction company ‘Les entreprises générales Louis Herpain & Fils’, which later became ‘Herpain Entreprise’.
1951
Birth of the second generation with Robert Herpain and ‘Les Entreprises Herpain et Fils’.
1972
Establishment of the development company ‘Herpain Investissement’
1977
Creation of ‘Herpain Overseas’ for the development of projects abroad
2007
Establishment of the development subsidiary ‘Herpain Urbis’
2024
Duhast acquires a 50% stake in Herpain Urbis SA to boost the development of diversified projects.
Art as a signature
The Herpain logo was created in collaboration with Victor Vasarely. Since then, art has guided our approach to architecture. A collection of some twenty works symbolises this passion for useful beauty.
Quality & sustainability
Each project is designed to last: precise, solid, elegant. Noble materials, meticulous details, built-in sustainability. The first step towards a global carbon footprint assessment and a committed CSRD policy.
Sustainable construction
Technical expertise
Sustainability
Eldorado
Transformation of a former office building into a modern complex of 180 student housing units.
De Wijngaard
Development of 75 apartements adapted to people with reduced mobility in collaboration with Baltisse Real Estate.
Life6
Transformation of a former retirement home into a residential building of 76 apartments in partnership with e-maprod.
Les Rives
Development of 131 housing units in several phases in collaboration with SRG Estate.
The first phase, entitled Les Rives, consists of three attractive buildings, designed to blend harmoniously with each other and with the environment. With a total of 36 flats, the Les Rives project offers an intimate and exclusive living experience, where privacy and breathtaking views go hand in hand.
Les Jardins de Bouge
Construction of 10 contemporary homes in a quiet, green neighborhood in collaboration with SRG Estate.
Each home, featuring a private garden and generous outdoor space, offers lasting comfort, quality materials, and optimal energy efficiency, just minutes from the center of Namur.
L'Horizon de Stimart
Ten minutes from the centre of Namur, this new development offers 17 modern houses with large gardens and two parking spaces. Generous volumes, high-quality materials and PEB A energy performance ratings provide lasting comfort in a green and peaceful environment.
Les Closeries du Verrewinkel
Development of a 22-unit building and 29 single-family homes
A human vision
The Herpain Group is committed to supporting various humanitarian projects on a long-term basis.
These projects are chosen based on causes that Herpain wishes to promote: the environment, housing and education.
Education
Teach for Belgium : Quality education for every child. Since 2013: +160,000 pupils reached, +1,000 professionals supported.
Teach for Belgium : Quality education for every child. Since 2013: +160,000 pupils reached, +1,000 professionals supported.
Housing
Social Housing : +30 homes created, 150+ temporary accommodation places in Brussels and Wallonia.
Social Housing : +30 homes created, 150+ temporary accommodation places in Brussels and Wallonia.
Supported associations:
IMPACT REPORT 2024
At the beginning of this year, instead of offering gifts to our partners, we provided them with a voucher, allowing them to make a donation to an association of their choice. This way, each of our partners becomes an agent of change by supporting a meaningful cause. Many thanks to our partners for their trust and commitment.