Entering LionCity in Molenbeek today means crossing a place where several periods coexist. The former Delhaize site, located between the railway and the canal, was part of the industrial network that shaped the district from the 19th century onwards. Its warehouses and production halls reflect a logic of efficiency and logistics, while still strongly shaping the spatial experience of the site.
Pending definitive redevelopment, LionCity is temporarily occupied under the direction of Entrakt. Workshops, a parkour hall, a café, a second-hand shop, the Delhaize Museum and other cultural, social and economic initiatives now inhabit these robust buildings. The industrial character of the place remains visible, while new uses anchor it once again in the city’s everyday life.
This transitional phase acts as a testing ground: how can a former production site become a lively and meaningful place within its neighbourhood again?