KOER is a landmark on Laan op Zuid, a striking vision between the many new buildings under construction. It is a residential block with a strong, unique identity created by the dynamic lobby, an eye-catching marathon gallery, a communal park and a special phenomenon called Villa Residu.

Dit innovatieve woonproject zet circulariteit en energie-efficiëntie centraal en bewijst dat hoogwaardige architectuur en duurzaamheid hand in hand gaan. Nieuwe bouwtechnologieën maken flexibele aanpassingen mogelijk, en zorgvuldig ontworpen, op maat gemaakt metselwerk introduceert eigentijdse details, waarbij duurzaamheid en stedelijk wonen naadloos samenkomen.

Relation to the city

In all respects KOER is a Rotterdam housing block, due not only to the robust archi¬tecture but also to the manner in which it connects to the environment. A space is created between the Laan op Zuid and the Hilledijk in which the Dijkpark and the building’s exterior garden enhance one another, a visual and physical link between the courtyard and public space formed by opening up the block’s angle. This results in two corridors that connect the courtyard to the Dijkpark. Accessible during the day, the courtyard is closed at night but the visual relation remains.

Material circularity

The power of the cooperative

KOER provides a place for a long housing career, and for a great verity of types of family. The combination of urban living in the immediate vicinity of a very large amount of green space makes the place ideal for families with young children. And yes, family is a broad concept. Nevertheless, every type of family can find a home: think of a family that has just had their first baby, small families, large families, families from the neighbourhood, native Dutch families, immigrant families, families that want to live close to their elders, blended families and empty nesters. The specific types of housing, which appeal to a target group and also sustain the sense of community over the long term, moti¬vate people to intentionally choose to live in this block.