A spectacular skyline

proposal for Rotterdam's first '6 star' hotel with spectacular rooftop pool & bar

project intro

A beautiful historical building that sticks its neck out above its neighbours, with a spectacular view of the Rotterdam skyline: the perfect candidate for the city’s first ‘six star’ boutique hotel - of course with rooftop pool. Still need to be convinced? Take a look for yourself:

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a pool with a view

Led through the central core that connects the building’s many split levels, the guests reach the top level. Here, they are treated to a breathtaking view of the Rotterdam skyline - as well as a drink and a swim. At night, the viewing platform doubles as a shining beacon of light, forming a new landmark for the city.

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Blending Past and Present

"This project is unique in the sense that it has a valuable history, but none of it authentically remains in physical form. The children’s home of 1886 was completely demolished, and the facade, while rebuilt, is a replica of the original. The rest of the structure is unrelated to the past, its thick concrete slabs reminding more of the industrive harbour. We combined these two concepts in the design to firmly anchor it in the history and culture of Rotterdam.”

Sander van Schaik - partner and co-founder at Brightside