Van Nelle Designfabric (Rotterdam)

 business centre/building, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek Rotterdam, a monument
The Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek is an imposing building with international appeal. It is of inestimable cultural and historical value, having the status of a nationally protected monument and being included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
From the outside the building is monumental, but inside it is innovative and modern. It was designed by the architects Van der Vlugt and Brinkman and built between 1925 and 1931. It was designed around the concepts of light, air and space, inspired by the 'new building' philosophy of the past.
For many years these buildings were factories producing coffee, tea and tobacco. In the mid 1990s the factories were closed, and renovation work started in 1998. Nowadays they house inspiring offices and business workspaces. They also offer an attractive location for events, conferences, seminars, movie and theatre productions and photo-shoots.