• Las Palmas
  • Las Palmas
  • Las Palmas
  • Las Palmas
  • Las Palmas
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Segment
Multifunctioneel complex
Lessee
Nederlands Fotomuseum, de Jong Gortemaker Algra, De Engelgroep, De Beeldfabriek, LPII, DHV, INBO, NT Publishers, Metrix Lab
Location
Wilhelminapier, Rotterdam
Architect
Benthem Crouwel Architecten
Size
24.000 m2
Investor
Union Investments Real Estate AG

Las Palmas

The Las Palmas has been redeveloped into a thriving business and cultural centre.
The building was originally commissioned by the Holland America Line (HAL) in 1953, and has served a variety of purposes over the years. After the current renovation, Las Palmas offers up to 22,000 sqm GFA of multifunctional office-space and a new penthouse building on top in which OVG holds office. The building houses both commercial and cultural organizations, including the well-known Dutch Photo museum, the restaurant Las Palmas managed by Herman den Blijker and architecture companies such as INBO Architects and De Jong Gortemaker Algra Architects.
For this project, OVG has teamed up with the prominent architect agency Benthem & Crouwel. They came up with a redevelopment plan that reflects Las Palmas’ industrial past, whilst the new penthouse emphasizes the maritime character of Kop van Zuid in Rotterdam. The penthouse itself is an iconic feature that seemingly hovers over the supporting structure and has all the qualities to become a landmark in itself. 

In 2009 the project was award as winner of the Dutch National Renovation Prize.

Sustainable features:

Redevelopment of old warehouse.
Dual land.
Prefab design for the penthouse.
Retention of wall & construction.
Minimal use of materials in industrial premises.
Green roof garden.
Solar panels.

Las Palmas part of Annual Architecture book 2007/2008 by NAi Publishers

The architectural Style which Benthem Crouwel used for the redesign of Las Palmas is portrayed in the annual architecture book titled Architecture in The Netherlands, published by NAi Publishers.
The book gives a selection of 28 of the “most remarkable buildings” of the past year. The book also describes the most recent developments in Dutch architecture. In four essays the concept of redesign and transformations of buildings and the process that preceded the development have been described in detail. Las Palmas fits seamlessly into this trend.

You can order the book at NAi Publishers
Editing: Daan Bakker, Allard Jolles. Michelle Provoost, Cor Wagenaar
Design: Joseph Plateau
Paperback | illustrated (colour) | 184 pages | Size: 24 cm wide x 32 cm high
Text in Dutch and English
ISBN 978-90-5662-050-9

 

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