Archinect - News2024-11-21T15:30:47-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150204464/an-aesthetically-diverse-plan-takes-shape-for-rotterdam-s-zomerhofkwartier-district
An aesthetically diverse plan takes shape for Rotterdam's Zomerhofkwartier district Sean Joyner2020-06-26T13:05:00-04:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/10/10b9ceb9e837e15637b211121091f701.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Rotterdam-based <a href="https://www.orangearchitects.nl/" target="_blank">Orange Architects</a> along with <a href="https://echo-urbandesign.com/" target="_blank">Echo urban design</a>, <a href="https://www.moederscheimmoonen.nl/" target="_blank">Moederscheim Moonen</a>, <a href="https://more-architecture.com/" target="_blank">More Architecture</a>, and <a href="https://studionauta.com/" target="_blank">Studio Nauta</a>, has been commissioned by Rotterdam developers Leyten and Stebru to design the new Zomerhofkwartier (ZOHO) in Rotterdam.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/12/127131637ab40af117c489bef414b552.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/12/127131637ab40af117c489bef414b552.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e0/e020782dc074323ec3565c5cdf67c8ad.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e0/e020782dc074323ec3565c5cdf67c8ad.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>ZOHO is a kind of "city within a city" in the Zomerhofkwartier district located between the city center and the Agniese district in Rotterdam. As a place that has been home to many creative residents and entrepreneurs over the past decade, the area has transformed into a bustling district filled with innovative workspaces.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ad/adea35f608dcb2dca42af3e0ebde3391.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ad/adea35f608dcb2dca42af3e0ebde3391.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2b/2b1f6f00be8f124dbc8cbd6dcd9ca513.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2b/2b1f6f00be8f124dbc8cbd6dcd9ca513.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>In the brief for this project, the city of Rotterdam expressed its desire to increase the density of the area by turning it into a mixed-use district while hanging on to its existing creative identity. The goal is to create a district that encourages growth and development that is also a place where it is affordable to live and work.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ac/acdc88856d8d57483d32da8cb84b7447.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ac/acdc88856d8d57483d32da8cb84b7447.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bf/bfa3c7d2871c34536858738ba212914e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bf/bfa3c7d2871c34536858738ba212914e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>The core design concept consists of three living environments stacked on top of one another: t...</p>