Rotterdam Visserijplein (NL)

There is an online 3D model of Rotterdam: https://3drotterdam.nl. In this model you can create your own section and export the file. 

We are trying to get access to the file and will update the Complete Site Folder soon.

We've added the "Gebiedsatlas" to the Complete Site Folder (see subfolder: Brief). Unfortunately, the document is available in Dutch only. In short:

- Tussendijken has a dynamic urban character, Bospolder a quiet urban character; this asks for various target groups. (pp. 8-9)

- The policy for both neighbourhoods is to reduce the housing stock for lower incomes. The aim is to increase the housing stock for the top end of the middle class, and a small part for the lower end of the middle class. (pp. 11-13) 

- See also the map with the intented development per district. (p. 17)

The detailed plans for the Nicolaas school are not public. You can download the general plans here ("Integraal Huisvestingsplan"): https://www.rotterdam.nl/loket/documentenkcc/ondIntHuisvestingsplan.pdf

There are no concrete building plans for the location Visserijplein yet. The Europan competition is open to new ideas and concepts for this location. Maximum BVO or percentages are therefore not provided and open for interpretation by the Europan participants. A spatial plan at this location however would benefit by taking into account the human scale. Also the plan should be an addition to the current urban fabric and relate to the historic urban fabric, and should be fitting to and adding to the surrounding spatial qualities. The location is outside the borders of the Rotterdam highrise vision.

Yes that is possible. Concept visions for the future design of this area also do not always include this building. These visions show complete redesign with new buildings at this location and demolition of Pier80. 

The files have been uploaded in the Complete Site Folder Visserijplein. The.pdf files are called: 'Pier80 - Ground Floor Plan' and 'Pier80 - First Floor Plan'.

You are free to choose either to envision one building or several buildings. Also you are free to decide if you want to transform the existing buildings or demolish them. 

More information on the product requirements can be found on https://www.europan-europe.eu/en/session/europan-15/rules/

Here you find this information:

Documents for the project communication
- One short text of maximum 800 signs (spaces included, to be typed in during submission) developing the project ideas;
- 3 separate JPG images that symbolize the project (max. 1Mb per image).

Text
- 3 to 4 (max) pages with limited visuels;
- PDF format;
- Vertical A4 (L 210mm x H 297mm).

You are free to rethink and critically reflect on the site and its public space. So within the scope of the project limits you might rethink its design. However do think contextually, the site is part of a larger urban area and should remain well connected, also given its central position and program. 

The gymnasium doesn't meet the current standards of sustainable building and climate regulation. Also, the dimensions do not fit the current demand of programming.  

The aim is to use the available space in an innovative way, thus searching for synergy of spatial usage that might enhance the use of public space, invite smart double usage and enhance community building, safety, health and also climate adaptation.

You are free to rethink and critically reflect on the site and its public space. So within the scope of the project limits you might rethink its design. However do think contextually, the site is part of a larger urban area and should remain well connected, also given its central position and program. 

Contemporary or future visions on mobility and parking are welcome. A parking formula of 0.1 – 1.2 cars  and 2-5 bicycles is now considered depending the size of the homes for BoTu as a urban neighbourhood, however parking space might also be solved at 300 meters outside the development and at 100 meters for bicycles. Please refer to https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/gmb-2018-60992.html for more precise information (the document is in Dutch).  

Yes there is, the height limit at this site is 70 meters for the site is not within the highrise borders. However, more importantly any intervention should be contextually fitting. So if you choose not to respect the given height limit, then do elaborate on that decision. Europan 15 should open up new perspectives, so feel free to take a critical and creative stance, as long as it is contextually motivated. 

The market is held twice a week, currently every Thursday and Saturday. It holds about 176 stalls that embody the multicultural character of the city. Next to produce from all corners of the world, also classical Dutch herring, cheese, ‘drop’ and tulips are sold. 

The program is experimental but with a strong direction and purpose. Several institutions are working together with local communities to move forward on the energy transition at several levels. Like the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR), the Delfshaven Cooperation and may others. A good feel for what is happening you can find – as said in the Q&A earlier – in the GoBoTu website: https://www.gobotu.nl/ and that of the IABR https://iabr.nl/en/projectatelier/energiewijk-bospolder-tussendijken. 

Europan 15 is aimed at finding a new design proposal for this area. The square meters for the design are not specified, it is part of the Europan design challenge to find fitting proportions for the required program. Only the requirements for the sport-concept are given. Feel free to come up with creative solutions for an integrated design. 

All over Rotterdam the aim is to enhance the performance and quality of schools. The focus is to position schools as key in the improvement of opportunities for the people of the city and as the embodiment of the resilience of the city. Therefore Rotterdam is investing in healthy and sustainable school buildings and in the design of inviting and resilient school playgrounds. Safety of children, climate adaptation, healthy urban living, inclusion, productivity, job opportunities and meeting between communities and generations is key, also in BoTu. But Rotterdam also has to be smart with its investments and its use of space, especially in neighbourhoods where both are scarce. So look for innovative spatial solutions and the right programmatic mix.

You are free to rethink and critically reflect on the site and its public space. So within the scope of the project limits you might rethink its design. However do think contextually, the sub terrain is not off limits but do know that in the Netherlands – given its groundwater level – this might pose all kinds of challenges. So you should be solid in your considerations and motivation. 

Contemporary or future visions on mobility and parking are welcome. A parking formula of 0.1 – 1.2 cars  and 2-5 bicycles is now considered depending the size of the homes for BoTu as a urban neighbourhood, however parking space might also be solved at 300 meters outside the development and at 100 meters for bicycles. Please refer to https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/gmb-2018-60992.html for more precise information (the document is in Dutch).  

You are free to rethink and critically reflect on the site. So within the scope of the project limits you might rethink its design. However do think contextually. The adaptive reuse of existing buildings could pose a strong proposition in itself. So if you feel re-thinking the site should have the existing structure remain, you are welcome to propose so.

You are free to rethink and critically reflect on the site and its public space. So within the scope of the project limits you might rethink its design. However do think contextually, the sub terrain is not off limits but do know that in the Netherlands – given its groundwater level – this might pose all kinds of challenges. So you should be solid in your considerations and motivation. 

You are free to rethink and critically reflect on the site and its public space. So within the scope of the project limits you might rethink its design. However do think contextually, the site is part of a larger urban area and should remain well connected, also given its central position and program. 

Europan 15 is aimed at opening up new perspectives. So yes, please propose any idea but make sure it is rooted contextually, both from a spatial perspective as well as a programmatic one. 

Yes there is, the height limit at this site is 70 meters. However, more importantly any intervention should be contextually fitting. So if you choose not to respect the given height limit, then do elaborate on that decision. Europan 15 should open up new perspectives, so feel free to take a critical and creative stance, as long as it is contextually motivated. 

The market is held twice a week, currently every Thursday and Saturday. It holds about 176 stalls that embody the multicultural character of the city.
Next to produce from all corners of the world, also classical Dutch herring, cheese, ‘drop’ and tulips are sold.