Machinefabriek Vlissingen

ROUGH DIAMOND MAY BECOME THE PEARL OF ZEELAND

The Machinefabriek in Vlissingen is considered a diamond in the rough. The building symbolizes the old identity as Vlissingen's important maritime and industrial importance (Flushing is the English name for Vlissingen). The municipality has a master plan for the (re)development of the so-called Schelde-area. Part of this plan ios the realisation of 1900 houses the next 10 years.

Vlissingen is in a downward spiral, the population decreases, companies and institutions are leaving town and the competition with surrounding cities is becoming increasingly difficult. When the Schelde Shipyard still was functioning it was the pride of the town, well known worldwide. Vlissingen is now looking for new perspective, a future to be proud of.

Walas Concepts wants to offer this perspective turning the former Schelde Machinefabriek Werf into an an icon of urban vitality. The Machinefabriek may become a creative, cultural, innovative, and economic hotspot. It may help to revitalize the city.

The Machinefabriek can provide a place for about 300 permanent residents and 200 users. 250,000 to 300,000 visitors are expected annually to browse the shops, events and exhibitions. The Machinefabriek will host special entrepreneurs and formulas that will perform as an attractive combined force.

Walas Concepts has created the concept for the Machinefabriek and is prepared as from autumn 2009 to operate as main tenant and start implementing transforming the Machinefabriek.

Newspaper article Machinefabriek