Architecture in Rotterdam

Magnificent architecture of international stature – the Wilhelminapier is one of the architectural highlights of the Netherlands. Reminiscent of the cosmopolitan dock areas in Sydney, London and New York, the pier’s monumental warehouses and spectacular new buildings combine to present a metropolitan atmosphere, the ubiquitous water adding a dreamy quality to the view.

World Port Center

Consider the powerful structure and the beautiful materials used in the design of the World Port Center. This is a design by Sir Norman Foster, who also designed Stansted Airport outside London and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank. Be surprised again and again by the eye-catching Toren op Zuid (South District Tower) by Renzo Piano, who also designed the headquarters of Mercedes Benz in Berlin. And once it is completed, be sure to enjoy the spectacle of the robust ‘The Rotterdam’, designed by the world-famous Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.

Skyline Rotterdam

For a long time, the Erasmus Bridge, the Luxor Theatre, the Cruise Terminal and the successful Hotel New York have dominated the view of the pier and the skyline of Rotterdam. Complementing this setup is the recent addition of the trendsetting and imposing building Montevideo, and the beautifully retrofitted Las Palmas. Once the rest of these characteristic buildings are completed, the Wilhelminapier will truly be a landmark.