Architects:Barcode Architects

Area :20000 m²

Year :2020

Photographs :Christian van der Kooy, Studio Hans Wilschut

Manufacturers :  AutoDesk, Chaos Group, Enscape, Blitta Gevelsystemen, Decomo, Geelen Beton, McNeelAutoDesk

Engineering :IMd Raadgevend Ingenieurs

Clients : VOF WH69 & Wilma Wonen

Collaborators : Mabutec, ABT

City : Rotterdam

Country : The Netherlands

Barcode Architects' striking residential tower The Muse is located on the Wijnhaven in the up-and-coming Maritime District. The program is focused on comfortably inner-city living, with lots of space for social interaction, a lively plinth, and features that enhance the living comfort of the residents. The Muse enriches the Rotterdam skyline with a new, sculptural silhouette. The more introverted anthracite facades form a dark band around the tower.

These facades, with smaller openings that provide the apartments with natural light while offering enough privacy towards the adjacent towers, contrast beautifully with the spacious and bright white balconies on the north and south sides of the tower. The balconies are placed in an offset with the floors above and below, allowing for a double-height and optimal daylight entry in the apartments. The balconies provide all apartments with spacious outdoor areas with panoramic views over the Maas river in the south and the city centre to the north.