Autore: Anneke Bokern
Formato: Copertina flessibile
Pagine: 264
Data Pubblicazione: 2 settembre 2021
Edizione: Illustrated edizione
Lingua: Inglese
Dimensione: 13.4 x 2.1 x 24.3 cm
Descrizione:
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the ÂNetherlands and prides itself on being its architecture capital. The first thing that most visitors notice is the many high-rises, which give the city its billing as âManhattan on the Maasâ. But there is much more to Rotterdam than glossy prestige projects. World-famous for its harbour, which is currently the biggest in Europe, Rotterdam is a very dynamic metropolis: experimental, slightly rough around the edges, and studded with hidden gems. This architecture guide presents more than 150 selected buildings in Rotterdam, ranging from the few remaining from the Golden Age to modern classics and contemporary projects. It covers famous highlights, but also lesser-known interventions, such as small infill and self-build projects. The buildings are arranged in six tours through different areas of the city â ideal for discovering by bike. In addition to an introduction to the historical development of the city, the guide also includes a chapter on the most momentous event in the history of Rotterdam: the bombing of the city centre during the Second World War and its Âsubsequent reconstruction. An interview with renowned Rotterdam-based Âarchitect Kees Christiaanse provides an insiderâs view on recent developments.