Building the city

Building the city

6.0 km

120.0 min

Wheelchair accessible

In this walk, world-renowned Rotterdam architect Winy Maas takes you along iconic buildings—some of his own, and others by colleagues. But Winy also invites you to look at the city itself. Because how did Rotterdam become the city it is today? And how can it keep evolving?

Building the city

6.0 km

120.0 min

Wheelchair accessible

In this walk, world-renowned Rotterdam architect Winy Maas takes you along iconic buildings—some of his own, and others by colleagues. But Winy also invites you to look at the city itself. Because how did Rotterdam become the city it is today? And how can it keep evolving?

If there’s one Dutch city known for its modern architecture, it’s Rotterdam. It’s a place of bold ideas and experimental buildings. But Rotterdam is more than just big, striking and modern. It’s also full of small-scale charm. On this walk you’ll get to know Winy and see Rotterdam through his eyes. And that’s not just the perspective of an architect. Winy is also a landscape architect and urban planner. He looks at his beloved city with a deep understanding of both its past and its future. How did Rotterdam become the city it is today? And how can we make sure it stays a great place to live as it grows?

Distance

6 km

Time

120 min

Starting location

Hermesplantsoen 3

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibile

Language

Nederlands, English

Meet the author — Winy Maas

Deze route is ontworpen door Winy Maas, de architect van beroemde en spraakmakende gebouwen, zoals de Markthal en het Depot hier in Rotterdam. Maar je vindt zijn ontwerpen niet alleen in Nederland, want Winy werkt over de hele wereld. “Als Rotterdammer mag ik het niet alleen meemaken, maar ook mee-maken”

With Winy Maas as your guide you’ll walk through a city that’s constantly evolving. A city with a rich past and a promising future, full of possibilities. And who knows, maybe you’ll start seeing them too.

From start to end

The Architecture Rotterdam route starts at the Tramhuis, located on Eendrachtsplein. After a 6 kilometre walk, the route ends at Achterklooster 7.

Starting location

Tramhuis, Hermesplantsoen 3

End location

Het Industriegebouw, Achterklooster 7

Old school? We’ve got you.

Prefer holding a booklet in your hand over a phone in your pocket? No problem. Our walks are also available as a booklet complete with map, stories, and directions. Order your booklet here, or pick one up at one of the sales points in the city.

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