The Commerce Design Awards were created in Montreal in 1995 to celebrate exceptional design in commercial spaces. When the Brussels edition launched, we entered. Competing against bakeries, bars, restaurants, and French fry shops — and placed third.
Japandi: the design language behind Rezidentz
Every Rezidentz interior is designed by architect Zazie Maquet around a single concept: Japandi. A fusion of Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics — clean lines, natural materials, functional beauty, nothing superfluous. The goal is an apartment that feels calm and intentional rather than staged or generic.
The jury highlighted the contrast between the residential nature of the product and the precision of the design execution. Furnishings that look good and hold up to daily use. Colour accents that add warmth without overwhelming. Natural light maximised at every possible opportunity.
Design that earns its keep
Good design in a furnished apartment isn't decoration — it's part of the service. A well-lit desk makes remote work better. A properly sized sofa makes coming home feel restorative. A bathroom that looks and feels clean encourages tenants to treat the space with care.
Design principle
Every object earns its place. Nothing is decorative without also being functional. Warmth without clutter.
The award was a recognition of what Zazie and the team have been building since our first property opened. We're proud of it — and we use it as a benchmark, not a finish line.
