Makerhaus, a 10,000 square foot space in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood that caters to electronics, 3D printing, CAD design and other geek enthusiasts, is closing its doors on Sept. 16th just 18 months after opening.

“It has truly been an amazing journey and the impact that Makerhaus has had will continue to be felt for years to come,” said co-founder Ellie Kemery in an email to GeekWire.

When the facility opened in February 2013, we dubbed it a geek paradise because of the various activities offered. But Kemery said that they just could not attract the membership base to sustain the operation, a unique space where creative types were encouraged to “invent, prototype and explore without boundaries.”

“We still believe in the makers, teachers, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who have come to visit us over the past eighteen months,” the Kemery’s write in a note to members. “Some came by for a day, some have stayed with us for over a year. Many built new personal and business relationships resulting in Kickstarter campaigns, jobs, new found awareness for their skills & services, and the incubation of their own companies. We are glad to have been able to help others bridge the gap in their lives and realize their dreams.”

Mike Kemery said that they amassed hundreds of members over the past 18 months, with dues ranging from $200 to $500 per month. It is unclear what the landlord plans to do with the space once they leave.

Here’s a tour of the space we took when it first opened.

And here’s the full note that founders Mike and Ellie Kemery sent out earlier today: