Rotterdam's Skyline to Reach New Heights with 150 Meter Residential Tower
V8 Architects' 150-meter residential tower, Cooltoren, is set to reach new heights as Rotterdam's tallest residential tower.
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Rotterdam?s skyline is set to welcome a soaring new addition in the form of Cooltoren, V8 Architects? 150-meter tower that upon completion, will become the city center?s tallest residential tower. Located in the Baan quarter, the design aims to integrate itself within the post-war urban fabric of the district and embody Rotterdam?s historical double layered characteristics ? that of the low rise and the skyline.
Courtesy of V8 Architects
The tower?s form follows a trio of crowns which each serve separate functions and conditions. The bottom crown fits into the surrounding urban environment with a logical arrangement of balconies and facades, offering a ?direct translation of the many qualities of living at altitude: excellent views, outdoor space and comfort.? The middle crown relates to other towers in the area, and creates a widening accent through a gradient of balcony transparency.
Courtesy of V8 Architects
Courtesy of V8 Architects
Cooloren?s uppermost crown is dedicated to penthouses which, similarly to the middle crown?s apartments, have a continuous balcony wrapping around the façade. This is made possible through the structural outrigger system that is central to the construction, allowing sweeping views of the c...
Courtesy of V8 Architects
Rotterdam?s skyline is set to welcome a soaring new addition in the form of Cooltoren, V8 Architects? 150-meter tower that upon completion, will become the city center?s tallest residential tower. Located in the Baan quarter, the design aims to integrate itself within the post-war urban fabric of the district and embody Rotterdam?s historical double layered characteristics ? that of the low rise and the skyline.
Courtesy of V8 Architects
The tower?s form follows a trio of crowns which each serve separate functions and conditions. The bottom crown fits into the surrounding urban environment with a logical arrangement of balconies and facades, offering a ?direct translation of the many qualities of living at altitude: excellent views, outdoor space and comfort.? The middle crown relates to other towers in the area, and creates a widening accent through a gradient of balcony transparency.
Courtesy of V8 Architects
Courtesy of V8 Architects
Cooloren?s uppermost crown is dedicated to penthouses which, similarly to the middle crown?s apartments, have a continuous balcony wrapping around the façade. This is made possible through the structural outrigger system that is central to the construction, allowing sweeping views of the c...
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