One of Rotterdam’s wonders is kubuswoningen, or cube houses. When the city of Rotterdam asked architect Piet Blom to design housing on top of a pedestrian bridge, Blom designed abstract trees by turning traditional houses 45-degrees and resting them atop hexagonal pylons. The forest of homes was built in the 1980s. The houses are 100 […]
![Rotterdam Misc A creatively-shaped commercial building](https://shootandscrawl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Rotterdam-Misc-500x332.jpg)
More Views of Rotterdam
Many details popped out at me as I walked around Rotterdam. Some of the more interesting ones:
![Rotterdam old building 2 This seems like a very patriotic building](https://shootandscrawl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Rotterdam-old-building-2-346x500.jpg)
Rotterdam Building Details
Walking around Rotterdam, I saw a number of intriguing touches on old buildings. I’m not sure what the significance is, but I’m guessing it’s something to do with local commerce. I was surprised to see similar touches on more modern buildings.
![Delfshaven-5 A quiet stretch](https://shootandscrawl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Delfshaven-5-332x500.jpg)
Delfshaven
More than any other part of Europe, Delfshaven is a humbling reminder of how young the U.S. is. It was from this port that the Pilgrims set sail. Back in the 1600’s, a group of disgruntled Puritans left England in search of religious freedom. They ended up in Amsterdam, then Leiden, then here in Delfshaven […]
![Rotterdam NAI 2 The museum's very modern exterior](https://shootandscrawl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Rotterdam-NAI-21-500x373.jpg)
Nederlands Architectuur Instituut
Even if you aren’t that interested architecture, you will enjoy a visit to the Nederlands Architectuur Instituut to view the Dutchville exhibit. The exhibit is a unique way to experience Dutch life and is constructed using models of historical structures, industrial buildings and housing developments. A cast of six locals provides what is supposed to […]
![Rotterdam Café interior](https://shootandscrawl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Rotterdam-500x332.jpg)
Rotterdam
Of all the Dutch cities I’ve seen thus far, I think Rotterdam is the least spectacular. That’s not to say it’s not culturally vibrant, chock full of interesting shops and restaurants and a fun weekend getaway – it is all those things and more. I was just expecting it to be as vibrant and comfortable […]