Eden District’s Design Concept
“Our victorious design for a luxurious residential block in Rotterdam, Netherlands, transforms from a robust warehouse exterior to a verdant oasis within. The municipality of Rotterdam initiated a tender for the construction block situated on the Lloydpier along the Maas, emphasizing the need for elevated living standards. The essential criteria included individual houses with superior quality, optimal orientation, and well-proportioned layouts. Furthermore, a comprehensive range of diverse homes was mandated, with a specific focus on retaining families within the city. This design concept, known as the Eden District, successfully addresses these requirements.”
© Sebastiaan van Damme In collaboration with the Rotterdam-based architecture firm Architectuur Maken, we devised a block maximizing front doors at the waterside and street level within the Eden District. The enclosed courtyard is a striking juxtaposition to the robust ambiance of the pier and the vast Maas waters. The municipality of Rotterdam officially declared our design as the winner in early 2018, solidifying the Eden District’s prominence.
© Sebastiaan van Damme
Along the water’s edge of the Schiehaven, our design for the Eden District features a segmented building reminiscent of a warehouse, incorporating a classic structure with distinct tiers: a base, middle, and top, all infused with a contemporary aesthetic. The base is composed of...