The project site is called Hembrug and is located in between Zaandam and Amsterdam. Hembrug used to be a military production site that functioned as the logistic heart of the Stelling van Amsterdam (Dutch defence strategy) since 1895, but lost its original function in 2003 when the Eurometaal factory stopped the ammunition production. Since then the site has been abandoned and has become available for new users. In order to make the site suitable for these new users, adjustments will have to be made without losing the military production background. In the past, the Hembrug site served as a military factory in a secluded area, whereas now developments are being made to turn the Hembrug site into a public area for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Creating a new main entrance to the site and thus changing the orientation contributed to the improved accessibility of the site. As for the future, the vision is to integrate the Hembrug site in the metropolitan region of Amsterdam, giving it the potential to become thé arts, crafts and design centre of Amsterdam and the Zaan region.