Singelpark
SINGELPARK The Singelpark is a 6.5-kilometre urban park that follows Leiden’s historic canals, created through an initiative by the city’s residents. A park in the shape of a circle, with no beginning and no end. A park without boundaries, open to all residents and visitors of Leiden. The Friends of the Singelpark Foundation, LOLA Landscape […]
Tuin en plein – garden and square
DE MEELFABRIEK TUIN & PLEIN De Meelfabriek Tuin (garden) is a place of tranquillity amid all the activity. The garden was designed by landscape architect Piet Oudolf in collaboration with LOLA Landscape Architects. The planting design reflects Oudolf’s distinctive approach: nothing is as ever-changing as nature, and rather than trying to control it, Oudolf embraces […]
DUWO Gebouwen
DUWO GEBOUWEN The DUWO building consists of two residential blocks with 58 luxury student apartments and an underground single-level parking garage. Commissioned by DUWO – a specialist in student housing – these apartments were built for PhD candidates and students. The buildings overlook either the Waardgracht or Looiersplein on one side, and the future Meelfabriek […]
Poortgebouw
POORTGEBOUW Once earmarked for demolition, the charm of the Poortgebouw is now considered one of De Meelfabriek’s great assets, and the building has since been designated a national heritage monument. Dating from 1940, it was designed by architect B. Buurman in a style influenced by Functionalist Expressionism, much like the Directiekantoor opposite. The Poortgebouw originally […]
Directiekantoor
DIRECTIEKANTOOR The management of Meelfabriek De Sleutels, together with its administrative offices and laboratory, was once housed here. Today, the building is home to seven inspiring businesses. It has been fully restored, with the exterior façade, window frames and interior spaces returned to their original condition wherever possible. The many authentic features reflect the atmosphere […]
Singeltoren
SINGELTOREN The uniquely designed, newly built 45-meter-high residential tower houses 30 apartments and 2 penthouses. Located on Oosterkerkstraat, it offers stunning views of Leiden’s historic city center, De Meelfabriek Garden, the Plein, and the Singel – hence its name. The Singeltoren consists of three interconnected towers of varying heights, ensuring that the diverse composition of […]
Molengebouw and Riffellokaal
MOLENGEBOUW & RIFFELLOKAAL The Molengebouw dates from 1947 and the Riffellokaal from 1931. These buildings once housed machinery used for milling and processing grain, as well as riffle machines that sharpened the grooves in millstones. To make these former industrial buildings suitable for residential use, carefully considered interventions were carried out to meet modern-day requirements […]
Silogebouw
SLEEPING WHERE GRAIN WAS ONCE STORED This will be the place to sleep in Leiden. Anyone booking a room here will be sleeping in the very spot where many tons of flour were once stored. The concrete silos are being cut open and transformed into unique rooms and short-stay apartments. The original concrete silo walls […]
Meelpakhuis
MEELPAKHUIS Situated between the Singel and Meelfabriek Square, the monumental Meelpakhuis is home to 14 lofts and 8 penthouses. Floor areas range from 90 m² to 430 m². The repurposing of this national heritage monument, dating from 1937, is unique. The design is an unequivocal response to the question of what makes a monument a […]
Siloteren
SILOTOREN Living in one of the exceptional apartments in the Silotoren means living directly on the Singel and right next to Ankerpark. For those seeking a connection with Leiden’s blue and green arteries, while surrounding themselves with luxury and comfort, the Silotoren offers a unique residential opportunity. The Silotoren is a new landmark among historic buildings, comprising 12 residential floors with […]
Schoonmakerij
SCHOONMAKERIJ The architectural style of the Schoonmakerij (Dutch for Grain Cleaning Building) combines elements of the Dutch Modernism and Functionalist Expressionism. Long bands of steel-framed windows run through the brick façades, echoing the design of the Molengebouw and Riffellokaal opposite. The freestanding reinforced concrete frame was still rarely used in industrial buildings around 1937. The […]
Ketelhuis
LAST LOFT FOR SALE KETELHUIS Beautiful high-end lofts with stunning industrial elements and contemporary comfort. Welcome to the Ketelhuis at De Meelfabriek, where modern comfort and historic charm come together in a unique loft-living experience. This listed national monument dates back to 1894 and is the oldest and smallest warehouse on the De Meelfabriek site. […]