The story of a building is written in its use.
— LA LUSTRERIE
Our Story
At the heart of Schaerbeek, La Lustrerie is more than a business center. Once a lighting factory, it now lights the way for new projects, bridging the neighborhood’s industrial past with the future of creative entrepreneurship. Born from the vision of Mission Locale and ILES asbl, and supported by the "Pavillon" Sustainable Neighborhood Contract (1997–2001), the municipality transformed it into a vibrant space. Since 2006, La Lustrerie has been a hub of creativity and social engagement for entrepreneurship, symbolizing urban revitalization where past and future come together to create new opportunities.
"Above all, it is a place where people, ideas, and opportunities come together to grow."
— Christelle
At La Lustrerie, our dream team—and our residents—are at the heart of everything we do: Christelle guides us with big-picture thinking, Artiola fills the building with warmth and a smile, Ali is always ready to tackle any technical challenge, the Board steers the journey with care and commitment and last but not least, of course, our residents bring creativity, energy, and collaboration that make La Lustrerie truly alive.
The Board : La Lustrerie is a cooperative company with limited liability created in 2003. Its management board consists of the following : Chairman: Martin De brabant (1030 - the local authority of Schaerbeek). Members: Malaise Fabienne (citydev.brussels), Isaac Annelore (hubbrussels), Marc Rents (La Lustrerie), Nicolas Dumortier (Milocs), Maxime Baudaux (1030).
Our team
Our Partners
La Lustrerie wouldn’t be the same without the strong community around it. With the support of Schaerbeek, the Brussels-Capital Region, the European Union, and the Brucenter network, the center continues to thrive as a lively place for entrepreneurs. Together with partners like hub.brussels, ILES asbl, BECI, and the Schaerbeek Job House, we foster a dynamic ecosystem that helps projects take shape and talents flourish.
Barbara Trachte, Secretary of State of the Brussels-Capital Region, responsible for Economic Transition and Scientific Research - Event 20 years of La Lustrerie (21 .09.2023)
