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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. KPN building in Rotterdam, The Netherlands by V8 ArchitectsJuly 30th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: V8 Architects The KPN building at the beginning of Wilhelminapier in Rotterdam was designed by Renzo Piano. It was the talk of the town upon completion in 1999, but by 2016 it had ceased to meet the user’s needs. With Piano’s consent, an extensive redevelopment by V8 was planned to breathe new life into the building. At ground level there is a huge entrance with public functions and business facilities; the tower has been converted from a traditional office building into a flexible and up-to-the-minute workplace. In its new incarnation the building has reconnected with the neighborhood and the city and is set to act as a catalyst of public life on the pier.  Image Courtesy © Ossip van Duivenbode
 Image Courtesy © Ossip van Duivenbode
 Image Courtesy © Ossip van Duivenbode  Image Courtesy © Ossip van Duivenbode In 2016 KPN decided to shift its head office functions from The Hague to the KPN Tower on Wilhelminapier in Rotterdam. This 2000 building by Renzo Piano stands at the southern end of the Erasmus Bridge and is famous for its tilted elevation. KPN wanted to add a substantial publicly accessible program and at the same time fit out all the work and conference areas using KPN’s own SMART technology.  Image Courtesy © Jeroen Musch  Image Courtesy © Jeroen Musch The two lowest levels were expanded with a major extension featuring a fully glazed elevation that ‘flirts’ with the existing pylon. The glass folds and curves around the pylon, accommodating the oblique position of this iconic element. The extension includes a 250-seat auditorium, two restaurants, an Experience Centre and plenty of opportunities to link up with events in Rotterdam and on Wilhelminapier. The public function will be further reinforced by the accessible programming that will connect people in an innovative way with the future and past of KPN.  Image Courtesy © Jeroen Musch  Image Courtesy © Jeroen Musch  Image Courtesy © V8 Architects  Image Courtesy © V8 Architects  Image Courtesy © V8 Architects  Image Courtesy © V8 Architects
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Tags: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Categories: Auditorium, Building, Experience Centre, Office Building, office Complex, Office space, Offices, Restaurant, Shop, Tower |
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