This distinctive complex consists of a group of houses for the poor, widows and the elderly. It is one of 46 lodges in the center of Bruges. It was founded by Adriane de Vos, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist in Bourges. The complex was built in 1480 and was built at that time, near the city wall and the Beguinage. Each house was designated by a particular institution, such as a hospital or a guild, for example, a guild or mason's association, with the aim of benefiting the elderly or the poor.