NS Vastgoed and Gemeente Amersfoort announce the tender winner at the stand of the Metropoolregio Utrecht (Hall 12, Stand 23). The site is just a stone’s throw from NS Station Amersfoort Centraal.
With the development of Wagenwerkplaats, a new urban district will be created directly next to Amersfoort Centraal station, bringing together industrial heritage, sustainable mobility and a mix of living, working and leisure. A district that connects the location’s rich history with the ambitions of the future.
Together with the winning area developer, we are presenting for the first time the vision and the initial visuals of the plan. The closing (symbolic) signing highlights the shared commitment of the parties involved to the further development of Wagenwerkplaats West & Midden.
Come to the MRU stand for this special moment: the unveiling of who will be allowed to deliver one of the most unique area developments in the region.

Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'

For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.

At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.