Thousands of lights make Rotterdam Central Station sparkle
The NS (the principal passenger railway operator in the Netherlands) really went all out with lightning Rotterdam Central Station. Thousands of lights Station give the station a winter makeover. With this, NS wants to make the dark days more pleasant for travellers and visitors. Station manager Marijke Ris. “We have placed a large gift in […]
A striking homage to jazz and Jules Deelder
On the yellow wall of the former C5 Jazz Club at the Schiehaven, there is now an homage to a true icon: Jules Deelder. This famous poet and writer covered topics such as life in his hometown Rotterdam, drug use, and jazz. Construction company VORM asked artist Marcel Labrie to make a fitting tribute. Since 2018, […]
Depot and Villa West win Architectenweb Awards
There is no other platform that is so intensively used by Dutch architects as Architectenweb. Every year Architectenweb Awards are given in several categories. This year Depot has won the Best Public Building and Villa West is awarded as Interior of the Year. Villa West is designed by MASA architects. They converted a former Unilever […]
Rotterdam Architecture City shows the 100 best buildings
Rotterdam ranks among the top international architectural destinations. The newly updated Rotterdam Architecture City is a perfect guide to all classic and recent architectural highlights. To celebrate the launch of Rotterdam Architecture City, this coming Sunday 14 November there is a presentation. 100 buildings in 100 minutes takes place at Leeszaal West. Authors Piet Vollaard […]
Exploring the archive of architecture office MVRDV
International architectural firm MVRDV, based in Rotterdam, has really put its mark on the city. They are responsible for iconic buildings and designs such as the Markthal, Harbour Experience Centre, The Modernist, and Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen. In 2015, Het Nieuwe Instituut, the national heritage institution for architecture, design and digital culture, began acquiring the […]
De Zalmhaven reaches the top
After almost three years of construction, the highest point of the Zalmhaven is reached. The high-rise tower is now at its definitive 215 meters. October 14 and 15 there’s a big celebration for everyone tot see. Inside Rotterdam already had the privilege to visit the top for a spectacular photo shoot with the architect Diederik […]
Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam shows more than Houses
The thirteenth edition of Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam will take place from 6 to 10 October 2021. Opening night is in the brand-new Theater Zuidplein with the festive world premiere of Venice Elsewhere. LantarenVenster is the main location and at RDM Rotterdam there will be a Drive-In Cinema. AFFR screens documentaries and feature films from […]
Bauhaus in the Netherlands
This week ‘nederland ⇄ bauhaus – pioniers van een nieuwe wereld’ (pioneers of a new world) will open, with more than 800 Bauhaus objects. It is the last major exhibition at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen before a major renovation. On Saturday 9 February, the day of the opening, the museum is free for everyone! 2019 will mark […]
Film Festival for Architecture Lovers
Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam (AFFR) This year, the film festival celebrate its 10th edition! An extensive programme that combines film screenings on city planning and architecture. There will also be debates and interesting talks about urban development and city making. It’s a favourite with architects, city lovers, film enthusiasts and students from all over the […]
