Landbouwbelang, Squatter's house in Boschstraatkwartier, Netherlands.
Landbouwbelang is a former grain warehouse in the Boschstraatkwartier that stretches along the harbor edge between the canal basin and the Maas river. The building displays industrial architecture features and now contains multiple artist studios, music spaces, and areas for community gatherings.
The building was constructed in 1939 as a grain storage and transshipment facility and later received protected monument status. After its transformation in 2002 into an approved squat space, it has since balanced the protection of historic structure with contemporary use.
The space functions as a gathering place for artists and musicians, with studios and rehearsal areas where people work on creative projects throughout the year. You can observe the rhythm of rehearsals, art-making, and social activities that define the daily life here.
The site is located at Biesenwal 3 and offers regular events throughout the year, including theater performances and music festivals. Visitors can also find a vegetarian communal kitchen here where shared meals are regularly prepared and enjoyed.
Landbouwbelang combines its protected monument status with management by a squatter community, a combination that is relatively uncommon in Europe. This arrangement allows the historic structure to be preserved while functioning as an active cultural hub.
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