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Neighbourhoods: DE PEPERKLIP
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  • Updated By RubenE on October 19, 2003
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    • Peperklip - Rotterdam
    Peperklip
    by RubenE
    De Peperklip is an almost completely closed block grouped around an inner courtyard. The building comprises 76 HVAT units (small flats for young people), 191 three-bedroom apartments, 134 four-bedroom apartments, 148 five-bedroom appartments and 14 apartments for disabled occupants. The facade units are clad in small square tiles in six different colours.

    Architect: C.J.M. Weeber
    Design: 1978-1980
    Construction: 1980-1984

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  • Address: Overblaak
  • Directions: Kop van Zuid-Entrepot
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    Neighbourhoods: STADSTUINEN
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    • Stadstuinen - Rotterdam
    Stadstuinen
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    The development of Stadstuinen, a residential district with attractive owner-occupied and rented housing, wide avenues, and a central green area started in 1997. In the course of a continuous building process lasting over two years, 918 residences (apartments, single-family houses, studios, and shops) will be built. At the Vuurplaat there are 170 dwellings for rent designed for the elderly. The first portion of single-family houses was completed in the fall of 1998. Stadstuinen will also have its primary school 'De Pijler' (already operational), retail and business spaces.

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  • Directions: Kop van Zuid-Entrepot
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    Neighbourhoods: HOFDIJK
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    • Hofdijk - Rotterdam
    Hofdijk
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    In th elate 1970s, J. Verhoeven designed 584 homes on the former Heliport Site on Hofdijk. Characteristic features are the dwellings' pitched roofs and the continuous gallery at second-floor level, which links all the courtyards, open spaces and dwellings.

    Architect: J. Verhoeven
    Design: 1976
    Construction: 1977-1983

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  • Address: Hofdijk
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    Neighbourhoods: HILLEKOP
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    • Hillekop - Rotterdam
    Hillekop
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    The Afrikaanderwijk terminates in the Hillekop housing project, consisting of a fan-shaped tower, a meandering medium-rise builing and a L-shaped volume inserted into an existing block of buildings. The project has a total of 186 public sector dwellings, several cafés and a community center.

    Architect: Mecanoo
    Design: 1985
    Construction: 1987-1989

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  • Address: Hillekopplein
  • Directions: Kop van Zuid-Entrepot
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    Neighbourhoods: KOP VAN ZUID
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    • Kop van Zuid - Rotterdam
    Kop van Zuid
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    The urban plan by T. Koolhaas of 1987, comprises roughly 4,500 dwellings, 335,000 m2 of office space, 35,000 m2 for recreational and cultural amenities and 3,500 m2 of commercial space. The Wilhelminapier is mainly used for office blocks. The largely filled-in basin of Spoorweghaven and the adjacent quay area have a residential function.

    Urban designer: T. Koolhaas
    Design: 1987
    Construction: 1990

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  • Address: Stieltjesstraat
  • Directions: Kop van Zuid-Entrepot
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    Neighbourhoods: ENTREPOT
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    • Entrepot - Rotterdam
    Entrepot
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    Entrepot is an attractive residential environment with atmosphere which offers a number of recreational possibilities. The redevelopment of the monumental Entrepot building commenced at the end of 1995. In this former warehouse called 'The Five Continents' dating from 1879 the following functions have been realised: 107 lofts and maisonettes, 2,000 m˛ office space, and the 'World Market' owned by the Konmar store chain which, by offering a wide range of 'goods from faraway countries', focuses on recreational shopping (fun shopping). Various interior design shops, companies, and restaurants are located in and in the vicinity of the Entrepot building too.

    The Entrepot building, the boulevard, and the marina with the capacity of 120 boats have been put into use in stages since mid-1997. Also in other parts of the Kop van Zuid residential projects are under construction. Along the Vuurplaat, a cross connection between the districts Afrikaanderwijk and Feijenoord, 171 owner-occupied and rented houses, a neighbourhood shopping centre with 2,000m˛ retail, and a car park have been built. In the same district the primary school 'De Wissel' with two gymnasiums has been realised. The Albeda College, a school for upper secondary vocational education (20,000m˛), was built in the Rosestraat. It has been operational since 1997.

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  • Directions: Kop van Zuid-Entrepot
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    Neighbourhoods: Delfshaven
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    • Delfshaven - Rotterdam
    Delfshaven
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    A historical area with old houses (from around late 1800’s), a windmill, a little harbour and cosy cafes and restaurants. This is one of the few places that not have been destroyed in the war. Just take some time to stroll here in the night and you will like it for granted.

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  • Address: West
  • Directions: Get off at Delfshaven metro station.
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    Neighbourhoods: Wilhelminapier
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  • Updated By Forze on July 18, 2003
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    • Wilheliminapier - Rotterdam
    Wilheliminapier
    by Forze
    Also located at Kop van Zuid, this peninsula contains a lot of history. The Rhine Harbour (on the left) was dug and this peninsula existed. Hotel New York used to be the shipterminal for boats to New York. Many thousands of Dutch people left to the new country to build up an existence there. Nowadays often large cruise ships come here to dock. Cafe Rotterdam is also a nice place to drink something. Furthermore the Luxor theater is located here.

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  • Address: Kop van Zuid
  • Directions: Get off at Wilhelminaplein metro station
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    Neighbourhoods: Historisch Westelijk Handelsterrein
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  • By Forze on July 18, 2003
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    • Land van Waas, Historisch Westelijk Handelsterrein - Rotterdam
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    Westelijk Handelsterrein
    by Forze
    In 2001 the historical Western Trade-area was completely restyled. These warehouses were originally constructed in 1894. Nowadays it is an exclusive area with arts, design, food, drinks and dance. You will find nice restaurants, cafes, dancings, museums and galleries. A very nice area to stay.

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  • Address: Centre, Scheepvaartkwartier
  • Directions: Near Leuvehaven metro station
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    Neighbourhoods: Entrepot area
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    • Entrepot area - Rotterdam
    Entrepot area
    by Forze
    A newly developed area at Kop van Zuid. The entrepot building once was a warehouse for products from the far east. Most of those warehouses were destroyed because of the Kop van Zuid project. This building has remained and has been entirely renovated. In the beginning the building was full of cosy little bars and restaurants (and some shops). Nowadays there are only a few left. This is because of people do not know this place. In a few years however it will be as vivid as ‘Oude Haven’. On a summer day it is awesome to sit on one of the teraces and see all the yachts in the little harbour. A must see!

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  • Address: Kop van Zuid
  • Directions: Get off at Wilhelminaplein metro station
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