paroolAug 29, 2026, 01:01

Food Center Amsterdam

The historic Food Center in Amsterdam-West is being transformed into a new urban district called the Marktkwartier that blends residential living with commercial food supply operations. Artist Mirre Yayla Séur is documenting this redevelopment through a series of stained glass works commissioned by the Stadsarchief Amsterdam.

The Food Center in Amsterdam-West, a location historically used for city food distribution, is set to undergo a significant redevelopment into a residential and commercial area known as the Marktkwartier. While the site currently stands largely empty with demolition underway, the project aims to integrate modern living and working spaces while maintaining a compact and efficient facility for the city's ongoing food supply needs. The development reflects a major urban transition for the historic site.

This transformation is being documented through a series of seven artworks created by artist Mirre Yayla Séur, commissioned by the Stadsarchief Amsterdam. Séur, who grew up visiting the site, is capturing the essence of the location through stained glass works. The fourth installment of this series marks the ongoing changes to the waterfront area, which previously served as a bustling hub for growers and refrigerated logistics before its recent decline and planned revival.

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