Rotterdam architecture

The Netherlands has two kinds of architecture — the classic canal houses that you’ll see in every Dutch city and then the impressive, too-mind-blowing-to-be-real pinnacles of modern buildings that you’ll find in the city of Rotterdam. Rotterdam is a place where new ideas are born one day and turned into…

The cube houses in Rotterdam are 38 cubic pile dwellings and 13 cafes at the Blaak near the Old Port. They were built between 1982 and 1984, after a first presentation of the plans in 1978. Rotterdam Kubuswoningen. #architecture #architect

Construction has begun on a combined residential project and market hall in Rotterdam, designed by Dutch architects MVRDV. Called Rotterdam Market Hall, the building will comprise 228 apartments forming a tunnel over the market hall, glazed at each end. The market hall itself will house 100 market stalls, shops and restaurants. 1,200 parking spaces and

A creative’s guide to the city's street culture, design and architecture.

When in Rotterdam you have to see the famous Cubic Houses, also known in Dutch as the Blaakse Bos (Blaak Forest) situated at Blaak. These unique houses were designed by architect Piet Blom in 1977,…

Rem Koolhaas' studio OMA has completed its colossal De Rotterdam "vertical city" in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The Architectural Guide to Rotterdam

After 16 years, OMA finally completes its longest-running project.

Cube Houses in Rotterdam