Rotterdam

:For other places named Rotterdam, see Rotterdam (disambiguation)

Architecture

Rotterdam has the tallest building of the Netherlands, called Delftse Poort: 151 m. It houses Nationale Nederlanden insurance company, part of ING Group. http://inghouse.ing.com/intra/eng/buildings/delftsepoort.html, http://www.skyscrapercity.info/100.php?id=4&bid=1

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Rotterdam is also famous for its Kubuswoningen or cube houses. In addition to that are lots of international well know architecture offices based in Rotterdam like O.M.A (Rem Koolhaas), MVRDV and Neutelings & Riedijk to name a few. Rotterdam has also a reputation in being a platform for the architectural discurse and education well represented by the NAi (Netherlands Architecture Institute) or the Berlage Institute a postgraduate laboratory of architecture. The Erasmus Bridge is a 2,600-foot cable stayed bridge linking the north and south of Rotterdam.

Related Topics:
Kubuswoningen - Rem Koolhaas - Erasmus Bridge

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