Magnificently conserved company housing. Eraliest part beautifully landscpaed (same landscape architect as Vondelpark Amsterdam) dates from 1890s. Second and largest part from 1920’s is perfect example of Amsterdam school (art deco) of architecture: geometric lines in street plan, roofs, front doors, windows. Colours from that time. Beautifully laid out in geometric grid around large rectangular pond. Latest addition in 1960, not intersting. Total is national monument. Look at the houses and be amazed. The setup promoted social interaction and contriol, and all (even on the upper levels in the 1920s part) had gardens to relax and grow veggies. 10 minutes walking from the historic center of Delft, and get immersed in a relaxing atmosphere from days gone by. Prepare for the visit by reading the amazing story of Jacques and Agneta (namegiver) Van Marken, a remarkable couple that founded the largest industry in Delft. (Yeast and salad oil). Read how they shaped modern Delft, industrially and socially.

The park is nice, with manicured lawns, statues, a fountain and benches (but some maintenance is lacking in that department). The site looks so tranquile and quiet, but it is not unfortunately the noise from neigboring industry is pervasive.