old factory De Porre conversion to city park . Ghent
Vandriessche Architecten . buro voor vrije ruimte (landscapearchitect) . photos: © Johnny Umans
Ghent is home to the old textile factory De Porre, hub of a thriving textile industry during the 30’s and for many years a major provider of employment for many people from the surrounding neighbourhoods. In World War II the factory was heavily bombed and rebuilt afterwards. Bankruptcy forced the factory to close its doors in 1980. Continue reading Vandriessche
