Michael van Valkenburgh designs Rijnhavenpark
In the coming years, the harbor basin between the Wilhelminapier and Katendrecht will transform into a park with a beach. The Rijnhavenpark will be a versatile and inviting spot in the middle of Rotterdam city center, designed by renowned New York landscape architecture firm Michael van Valkenburgh Associates. Alderman Kurvers (Building and Housing) explains: “Once, […]
Bijenkorf presents unique garment by local designers from De Wasserij
De Wasserij is a fashion hub in a former industrial laundry in the North of the city. At the invitation of the Bijenkorf, ten designers developed a limited edition collection, made with damaged items from the store. The brand new collaboration between the iconic Dutch department store and De Wasserij has led to a collection, […]
Devastator opens store and atelier at Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
Arij den Otter and Erik Bosman are the founders of the bespoke one-off label Devastator. They decided to take their sustainable initiative to the next level with a shop and atelier on the Van Oldenbarneveltstraat. Arij (well known in the city because he was the manager at Margreeth Olsthoorn) and Erik (costume designer at Theater […]
Viltstore uses recycled material for its designs
Rotterdam-based Viltstore uses recycled PET bottles to produce felt artwork. The colorful wall panels give a touch-up to every interior and the works of art are acoustically dampening. The company, part of Viltr and operating from Industriegebouw, offers designs from several artists. Local artists like Cora Verhagen and Scherp Interieur provided designs and Stephan Brusche […]
Rotterdam gets 320 extra e-bikes from GO Sharing
GO Sharing will install 320 extra electric shared bikes in Rotterdam. The e-bikes will be offered alongside the current 240 e-bikes, electric shared scooters and electric cars. The bikes are intended for the active, shorter journey. Or as the last means of transport to the final destination of a longer trip. The e-bikes can be […]
Trade your Christmas tree for a Lowlander beer at Boudewijn
After the holidays a lot of Christmas trees end up on the street. But Lowlander wants to recycle them to make new batches of their Winter I.P.A. So hand in your Christmas tree this Friday, January 7th at Boudewijn at the Nieuwe Binnenweg and get a beer in return! Sign up here. Lowlander brews beer […]
Crazy Comfort puts on unique and sustainable bathrobes
In the spring of 2020 Jayro Stuijt was looking for a new bathrobe as Covid-19 forced him to stay at home. He couldn’t find what he wanted so he decided to make his own. Together with his brother and sister, he started crowdfunding for the bathrobes by Crazy Comfort. The student at the Rotterdam business […]
The World Around Summit 2022 from Het Nieuwe Instituut
The World Around is a non-profit institution with the goal of enriching and empowering architectural discourse. Its third annual summit will launch at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam on Saturday, January 29 and will close at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City on February 5. The summit is dedicated to sharing critical and cutting-edge […]
CityLab010 supports 49 local initiatives with over 3 million euros
Every year, Rotterdammers can submit plans to CityLab010. The best initiatives making the city more beautiful and better will receive a starting budget. This year 49 local initiatives receive over 3 million euros. With CityLab010, the municipality of Rotterdam supports initiators from Rotterdam with a progressive plan for the city. This year is the seventh […]
This delivery robot brings groceries at Erasmus University
The popularity of home delivery of groceries is growing rapidly. This is evidenced by the situation in Rotterdam with several options for ordering products. From today the future is really near on the campus of Erasmus University. Robots will deliver groceries on the Woudestein campus. The trial will last six months. It is a collaboration […]