Cooltoren
| Cooltoren | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of the Cooltoren area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Baan 52, Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 51°54′52″N 4°28′51″E / 51.91455°N 4.48086°E |
| Construction started | 2018 |
| Completed | 2022 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 153.7 m (504 ft)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Reinforced concrete |
| Floor count | 51 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | V8 Architects |
| Developer | U Vastgoed |
| Structural engineer | Ingenieursgroep Van Rossum |
| Main contractor | Ballast Nedam |
The Cooltoren (also known as the CoolTower) is a residential skyscraper in the Cool District of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Built between 2018 and 2022, the tower stands at 153.7 m (504 ft) tall with 51 floors and is the 4th tallest building in the Netherlands.[2]
Architecture
The building houses a total of 282 apartment units[3] In addition to the apartments, there is a shared roof garden of 1,770 m² and an above-ground parking garage for cars and bicycles.[4] Sales started in May 2017 and construction began in April 2018. The design by V8 Architects was carried out by the Dutch construction company Ballast Nedam.[5]
Along with the Zalmhaven Tower, the Cooltoren is one of the most prominent and, from the city center, most visible additions to Rotterdam's skyline.[4] The tower has a striking central crown, which devances the height of other residential towers in the proximity of the city center.[6] The largest balconies are located at a height of approximately 70 meters, close to the building's mid-section. From there, residents can view the city from all directions.[3]
The tower was constructed largely of precast concrete elements. A unique color was developed for the exposed concrete. The balconies, parapets, and framing elements were made of aesthetic concrete.[7] The facade is composed of white bands and balconies. Wide-width windows provide daylight and views. The apartments range in size from 50 to 421 square meters. The penthouses are located on the top floors. The four-story central section has four large corner apartments per floor, each with a 72 m² balcony.[4]
Gallery
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The towe under construction in 2021
See also
References
- ^ "Cooltoren". CVU Skyscraper Center. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Cooltoren". v8architects.nl. V8 Architects. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "Dit wil je zien: het uitzicht vanaf de gloednieuwe Cooltoren in Rotterdam" (in Dutch). Rijnmond. 19 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-03-05.
- ^ a b c Ronnie Weessies (11 January 2023). "Cooltoren Rotterdam na 4,5 jaar bouwen opgeleverd" (in Dutch). Architectenweb. Archived from the original on 2023-03-05.
- ^ "Wauw! De Cooltoren is op z'n hoogste punt!" (in Dutch). De Havenloods. 18 June 2022.
- ^ Ballast Nedam. "The CoolTower" (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 2023-03-26.
- ^ "Cooltoren Rotterdam bouw" (in Dutch). Top010. 15 February 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27.
External links
- Cooltoren at SkyscraperPage
- Cooltoren at SKYDB