Though Rotterdam - with its high-rise and modern developments - feels like a pretty dense city, there are still empty plots in the city center. These are the result of the ambitious post-war plans in between old houses. The gaps in between old and new are often left open, which are potential locations for small buildings. The local-government stimulates initiatives for such small scale projects. We started to bike around the city to find a plot in our favorite neighborhood and we took a close look to possible locations and the regulations that comply. About 2 years ago [sept 2014] we laid eyes on this very location, and we contacted the local-government with an email questioning: can we build here" Followed by a reply: Yes, please! The contractor started building in March 2016 and finished in July 2016. 
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Architects: Architectuur MAKEN

Location: Gouvernestraat 93, 3014 Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Architect In Charge: Ferry in ?t Veld, Nina Aalbers

Area: 146.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Ossip van Duivenbode , Courtesy of architectuur MAKEN

Other Participants: Koelman Bouw B.V., Chris Bosvelt, Pieters Bouwtechniek Delft, Stonecycling

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From the architect. Though Rotterdam - with its high-rise and modern developments - feel...