Theater Podium Grotekerkplein Rotterdam

Theater Podium Grotekerkplein, Open-Air Theatre Rotterdam

Situated between the gothic Sint Laurenskerk (Saint Laurens cathedral) and the Delftsevaart canal, the Grotekerkplein was formed only during the course of the modernist reconstruction of the city center, which was almost entirely destroyed during WW2.

Body House Rotterdam, Katendrecht Building

Body House Rotterdam Katendrecht building

The site of this private house is part of a residential redevelopment in Katendrecht, a harbour pier south of Hotel New York. Until the 1970’s Katendrecht was still completely surrounded by harbours and ships.

Wilhelminaplein Metro Station, Rotterdam Subway

Wilhelminaplein Metro Station, Rotterdam Subway

The Wilheminahof was designed for the banks of the Maas, next to the abutment of the Erasmus Bridge. The project, a combination of courthouse, tax office and other offices, was meant to be a stimulus for the southern bank of the Maas.

Wilhelminaplein Tunnel, Rotterdam Subway

Wilhelminaplein Rotterdam metro tunnel

The connection between the underground railway station Wilhelminaplein and the Luxor theatre has been devised by architectural firm Zwarts & Jansma Architects, who also designed subway station Wilhelminaplein.

Rotterdam Stadionpark Building Design

Stadionpark Rotterdam Design

Rotterdam Stadiumpark will be developed into a sport campus in the period 2009-28. Within this the Kuip is redeveloped and a new Kuip gains a place on the river Maas alongside a new public transport node which ensures high level accessibility.

Rijnhaven Bridge Competition Rotterdam, Images

Rijnhaven Bridge Competition Rotterdam design

The city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands likes to think of itself as the forerunner of daring architecture. Yet recently the city has shied away from the design of a new bridge in the harbour, for being too innovative.

Coolsingel Project Rotterdam Building by OMA

Coolsingel Project Rotterdam Building by OMA

The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) and Dutch development company, Multi Vastgoed will today present the concept design for a mixed-use building situated in the heart of Rotterdam’s shopping district, the Coolsingel.