MALT, a new urban district for Mechelen, Belgium

In Belgium, behind the Mechelen train station and along the Leuvense vaart, we are developing MALT, a new urban district where future-proof living and working near the city come together. This project breathes new life into the old station neighborhood. In addition to housing, apartments, and offices, the area will feature a car-free and green living environment for residents and office users. There will also be space for a café, a restaurant, and a coworking space.

The site boasts a rich history: from a malting house to a rubber factory, and later a non-ferrous metal pressing plant. Since the last industrial user abandoned the site, it has faced challenges such as vacancy and neglect. Furthermore, the legacy of industrial activities left traces in the soil, necessitating a cleanup in 2022 before redevelopment could begin.

By the summer of 2025, the first office users will move in, and by spring 2026, the apartments and houses will also be completed.

Malt in numbers

11,900

m² project area

16,400

m²

office and residential space

12

houses

14

apartments

1.8

hectares

park

235

parking spaces

underground

Did you know?

The project integrates the heritage building Socaré, an old factory hall? This building adds a distinctive identity to the new district and serves as a nod to its historical roots.
For the office buildings, we are aiming for a BREEAM Excellent certification? BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a sustainability label for creating environmentally sustainable buildings and districts with minimal environmental impact.
We are collaborating with CODIC, an expert in office development, to bring this conversion project to life?