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The three routes of our Design Lover Walk guide you past creative installations, pop-ups, and hidden gems in District Downtown.
For professionals, it’s an inspiring break between showroom visits.
For design lovers, it’s the way to experience Antwerp Design Week.
Welcome to Het Eilandje, where Antwerp reveals its maritime soul.
This former port district is now a vibrant mix of modern architecture, cozy cafés, and cultural hotspots.
Stroll along the docks, admire the iconic MAS, and soak up the unique atmosphere brought by the water.
This route is perfect for those who enjoy a relaxed vibe, space to explore, and a touch of that vacation feeling—right in the heart of the city.

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The Club
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Kattendijkdok-Oostkaai 12, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
The Club – powered by Fedustria - your anchor point during ADW
Located in District Downtown, it’s where everything comes together.
Here, you'll find information, transport support, friendly hosts, and a curated exhibition.
It’s also the place to connect with other professionals during events, talks, and networking evenings.
The Club is where you arrive, recharge, and set off again — full of new inspiration.
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RGB18 (Young Creative)

Houtdok-Zuidkaai 25, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
RGB18 presents the VESSEL project
aboard a +100 year-old inland ship
under renovation.
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Black & Yellow Coffee bar

Nassaustraat 7, Antwerp, Belgium
Grab a coffee on the go!
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Cremerie Germaine

Nassaustraat 13, Antwerpen, Belgium
The best icecream in town they say.
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HIRO

Napoleonkaai 1, Antwerpen, Belgium
A fresh and stylish lunch spot with views of the docks and a vibrant local vibe.
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Dellafaille MAS

Nassaubrug, Antwerp, Belgium
A third-generation bakery serving quality and tradition since 1938. Start your day with a croissant and coffee at this Antwerp favourite, just steps from the MAS museum.
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MAS (Museum Aan de Stroom)

Mont Verdieping, Hanzestedenplaats, Antwerp, Belgium
Dive into stories of the city, port, and world at Antwerp’s iconic riverside museum.
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Manutti

Godefriduskaai 20b, Antwerpen, Belgium
Premium Belgian outdoor furniture in a unexpected place!
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Wolf Sharing Food Market

Godefriduskaai 30, Antwerpen, Belgium
A lively food hall with world flavors, ideal for a casual bite between design stops.
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Goodwill x Atelier Monsieur F

Tavernierkaai 5, Antwerp, Belgium
A unique collaboration where bold design meets high-end tailoring at concept store Monsieur F.
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Pomax
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Oudeleeuwenrui 8A, Antwerp, Belgium
Discover Pomax’s homeware in perfect harmony with the textures and tones of Ashtari’s handmade carpets.
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Vitra Belgium
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Paul Smekensplein 12, Antwerp, Belgium
Following its successful stops in Paris and Lyon, this captivating installation now arrives in Antwerp, and will continue its journey later this year to Nice. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the Vitra Home Selection roadshow at Vitra @ Kree Interiors This exclusive scenography designed by Julie Richoz for Vitra gives a new personalized twist to iconic pieces of Jean Prouvé which are upholstered with prestigious textiles of the Italian manufacturer Dedar. Explore the essence of iconic design reimagined! Stay tuned to join an exciting event/workshop. Discover also the Mynt chair, designed by Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra. Mynt – sit differently
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Sint-Paulusplaats

Sint-Paulusplaats, Antwerp, Belgium
Take a break with great coffee at Tinsel or lunch at Smudged, tucked away on this quiet square.
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&Tradition

Hofstraat 24, Antwerp, Belgium
Meet &Tradition, a premium Danish design furniture, lighting and accessory brand, beautifully represented in a Late Classical bourgeois house commissioned by J.A.C. Geens, built to a design by architect Jean-Baptiste De Dobbeleer in 1812.
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Atelier Pierre x Hotel Julien

Korte Nieuwstraat 24, Antwerpen, Belgium
Immerse yourself in a real-life experience of our Fondant collection at Hotel Julien. Designed to bring conviviality to both indoor & outdoor settings, this unique range combines the versatility of serving trays with an intimate glow of warm light.
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Atemporal x Intuit x Betaco

Lange Nieuwstraat, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Cozy from Atemporal is a lightweight sofa concept that can be moved easily. Its material is comfortable and very resistant. Cozy is a sofa that doesn't deform and doesn't need independant cushions to give extra comfort.
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Lucide

Lange Winkelhaakstraat, Antwerp, Belgium
Pop-Up shop - De Winkelhaak – Where creative people connect, located near Antwerp-Central Station, is the hotspot for creative entrepreneurship. The dynamic multi-purpose building serves as an incubator for start-ups and scale-ups, offering not only inspiring office spaces and meeting rooms but also a large number of coworking spots. You'll also find a unique design gallery and a versatile event space. Need a break? Bar Oscar, their in-house catering partner, is the best coffee and lunch spot in Antwerp.
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VeTt

Carnotstraat, Antwerp, Belgium
Belgian craftsmanship meets international design in VeTt’s handmade bathtubs and washbasins.
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BuzziSpace

Italiëlei 8, Antwerpen, België
Experience the Power of Acoustics.