Rijmenam Dijledonk

Rijmenam Dijledonk, living in a vibrant rural area

In Rijmenam, alongside the Dijle, the iconic furniture factory Meurop has remained empty since it went bankrupt in 1980. We now give the site a new mixed destination and take on the environmental remediation. Our job: turning Dijledonk into an accessible rural district along the waterside, where leisure activities, living and working will go hand in hand.

The Meurop site has been left empty for quite some time but this iconic location remains closely associated with a wonderful living style. The former industrial activities have left their marks in the soil and some spots are in need of a thorough remediation. We develop this complex in a partnership with COGIVA and in close consultation with all stakeholders (local residents, public authorities). We also pay special attention to the integration of the existing industrial heritage.

Key figures masterplan Dijledonk

8.55

acres site surface

1.8

acres built-upon area

5

acres unpaved green area

1.72

paved area (paths, squares, parking spaces)

Iconic location

The affordable design furniture of Meurop put Rijmenam on the map in the 1950s and 60s.

This factory introduced a new living style to the whole country, long before IKEA and many others came up with the same idea.

Living in a vibrant rural area

Alongside the meandering Dijle, a vibrant residential area awakens.

At this location with a rich history, a former furniture factory makes way for a warm home. The location offers green spots and water and – more important still – space to live life to the fullest, at your own pace. Rippling or flowing? Just drifting with the flow or really diving into it? Living, working and relaxing in the Dijle valley brings something to look forward to every day. Share it with each other, your family, your colleagues and the neighbours. No matter how far your dreams reach, here you have everything at your fingertips.

Temporary activities

In 2020, Imaginair will come to Dijledonk awaiting the final development.

Imaginair will set up temporary activities based on the pillars of Dijledonk: living – working – enjoyment – motion. Imaginair stands for creative entrepreneurship. It will fill the former furniture factory with new life. Think of expositions, design, co-working and workshops. Imagine film and photo shoots.

Project photographs

Follow this new residential area in the making:

As from 2020, Rijmenam will receive a new impetus. A new source of life. Curious about the concrete plans? Want to keep track of the developments? Wish to receive the first offers? Register on the project website and you will soon get all this and much more.

Go to Dijledonk.be