De Hartenrust property structure, Rotterdam social housing images, brand-new Netherlands architecture pictures
10 March 2026
Designers: van Bergen Kolpa Architects
Location: Zwaanshalskade Hartenruststraat, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Photos: Filip Dujardin De Hartenrust Residential Structure– Rotterdam Social Real Estate With De Hartenrust, van Bergen Kolpa Architects provides a new social real estate building on the bend of the River Rotte in Rotterdam. The building consists of tower homes, townhouses and corner homes. Together they form a flexible sculpture that marks the connection in between the largely populated Oude Noorden area and the green, liveable riverbanks.
The building consists of 36 affordable social housing systems, consisting of household homes and houses. Regardless of their compact size, all homes are roomy with sheltered loggias and large French balconies ignoring the city, while sharing a communal
roofing garden. The single-family homes have front doors facing the street and roof terraces.The durable, sculptural structure is softened by warm and abundant products. The façades are made of robust brickwork with an alternating rhythm of vertical, light-coloured windows and a green glazed brick plinth that matches the surrounding 19th-century neighbourhood.De Hartenrust adds to a healthy and liveable city by constructing passive, well-insulated, and future-proof homes with natural ventilation and green, water retention roofs. ‘Together with Havensteder Structure, we have actually understood a building with a wide array of homes on a little, complex urban website, that makes optimal use of and completes this lovely place.’Jago van Bergen, van Bergen Kolpa Architects Versatile sculpture De Hartenrust continues the urban series of taller structures near the bridges over the Rotte. The building includes 3 sections and, with its unique corners, forms a versatile sculpture on the scale of the street, the neighbourhood, and the city. The nine-storey tower serves as a landmark on the Rotte. The stepped cantilever of the plinth, middle and top connects discreetly and elegantly with the bend in the river. The four-storey corner houses mark the intersection of the streets with a classic stepped chamfer. In between the tower and corner homes, three-storey townhouses on the street highlight the individual homes. ‘The special structure style and architectural quality enhance the city structure of the neighbourhood.’Mattijs van Ruijven, Head of Urban Planning, Town of Rotterdam Generous social housing De Hartenrust commemorates the rich tradition of social housing with
a modern requirement for variety and spatial generosity. The building provides a variety of real estate
types for its citizens, from big family homes to compact apartments. Regardless of the density, the apartment or condos feel really large thanks to their corner position with broad French terraces that permit light and air to flow into every space. In the household homes, the kitchen, living space and bedroom cover the complete width of the home, and the floors are linked by a roomy, open staircase.’ The clear layout make optimum usage of the available area. This offers our citizens a spacious living location, even with a smaller surface area. ‘Ferdi Jeelof, job supervisor for implementation at Havensteder Housing Association Spaces for social interaction The structure creates spaces for locals to satisfy each other and is invitingly open to the surrounding location. The double-height entryway hall forms a central, welcoming entrance, with the different facilities and bike parking areas right away noticeable. The mezzanine floor provides itself to
communal usage and activities. In front of the entrance is a little green square with benches by the water. The shared roofing system balcony, nestled amongst the treetops, provides space for outdoor activities with scenic views. The household homes have their front doors and kitchen-diners with large windows dealing with the street, which activate the pavement and motivate interaction with the neighbourhood.’In addition to affordable real estate, we are working to develop liveable areas. De Hartenrust domestic building contributes to this by providing residents the area and opportunity to satisfy each other.’Christa Uithol, Director of Housing at Havensteder Housing Association Warm and rich materialisation The sturdy building sculpture is softened by warm and rich materialisation that matches the surrounding 19th-century area. The 3 building sections are finished in nuanced yellow brickwork on a plinth of green glazed bricks. The jointing in 2 tones of grey develops a subtle distinction in between the structure areas, recessed windows and imprints in the cornice. The light olive-yellow window frames and railings develop a calm” ton sur lot”result with the brickwork in two colours. Brass details for lighting and house numbering offer the whole structure an abundant and genuine character. ‘With De Hartenrust, we offer our residents a property building with top quality architecture. Its large appearance and stunning place are exceptional for social real estate.’Marije Bouman, development and acquisition supervisor at Havensteder Future proof The structure contributes to a healthy and liveable city by being future proof. Very little energy demand is attained through passive, heat-accumulating and well-insulated homes, combined
with integrated
sun blinds and natural ventilation. Green, water retention terraces and roofs reduce flooding and drought, enhance the living environment, and enhance biodiversity.< img src=" https://www.e-architect.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/de-hartenrust-residential-building-rotterdam-holland-v100326-f-4-520x368.webp"alt="De Hartenrust Residential Structure Rotterdam"width
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Jaap-Jan Smit, Director of BAM Wonen
De Hartenrust in Rotterdam, Holland– Buildng Information Architecture: van Bergen Kolpa
Architects– https://www.vanbergenkolpa.nl/Practical details
Customer: Havensteder Foundation
Task: Residential building with 29 homes and 7 single-family homes
Location: Zwaanshalskade Hartenruststraat, Rotterdam
Building And Construction: Pieters Bouwtechniek
Building physics: ZRI
Specialist: BAM Wonen
Planning: style 2018-2023, application 2024-2025
van Bergen Kolpa Architects Van Bergen Kolpa Architects is a global architectural company based in Rotterdam. The firm works with clients, stakeholders and innovators who strive for sustainable buildings and cities, both now and in the future. Central to the design approach is the development of a circular balance in between programme, metropolitan landscape and social context.Van Bergen Kolpa works in BIM with multidisciplinary teams of experts on building tasks and metropolitan development strategies. The jobs are distinguished by strong concepts, based upon comprehensive research translated into clear spatial design. Architecture for Living and Architecture for Food are the firm’s locations of competence. The workplace was established in 2000 by Jago van Bergen and Evert Kolpa.The company’s work has been displayed and published worldwide, consisting of at the São Paulo Architecture Biennial and on CNN’s World News. Over the years, the firm has gotten many awards and elections, including the World Architecture Award, Belgium Steel Building Award, Prix de Rome, Archdaily Award, Dezeen Award, Archello Award.Havensteder Foundation Havensteder– https://www.havensteder.nl/ is a housing association that uses 45,000 good-quality, budget friendly homes to individuals who are on low incomes or in vulnerable positions in the Rotterdam region. They concentrate on producing a home. This includes not only the home itself and the services provided, but also liveable neighbourhoods and districts, on which they interact with locals and local partners.BAM Wonen BAM Wonen– https://www.bamwonen.nl/ stands for superior quality at the very best cost. With ingenious, sustainable and distinct product or services, we set the tone worldwide
of housing. Thanks to our knowledge, scale and integrated approach, we make pleasant living available to everyone.Photography: Filip Dujardin De Hartenrust Residential Structure, Rotterdam, The Netherlands images/ information received 100326 from van Bergen Kolpa Architects Location: Zwaanshalskade Hartenruststraat, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.Architecture in Rotterdam Architecture Styles– architectural choice listed below: Rotterdam Architecture Styles– chronological list Rotterdam Architecture News Rotterdam Architecture– choice: De Piek Stacks Residential Tower, Rotterdam-Zuid Architects: KCAP
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