The Lobby Retail
Crystal House, a beloved architectural landmark in the heart of Rotterdam’s city center, has undergone a breathtaking transformation to become “The Lobby.” The ground floor has been reimagined as an open and inviting plinth, seamlessly bridging the gap between the interior and exterior.
The sleek new structure clad in natural stone has reignited Kruiskade’s exclusive status as a top-tier shopping destination. The expansive windows offer captivating views of the vibrant street life below, while a glass-roofed pavilion crowns the building. Spread throughout The Lobby are high-end retail and dining experiences, culminating in a rooftop restaurant and garden that provides panoramic views of the city and thus creates an oasis amidst the urban hustle and bustle.
The transformation of Crystal House into The Lobby pays homage to Rotterdam’s Reconstruction era while exuding a distinct 21st-century flair. It seamlessly blends modernist heritage with contemporary leisure experiences.
Info
- Location
- Rotterdam, NL
- Date
- 2019–2023
- Size
- 2,770 sqm
- Client
- Manhave Vastgoed
- Team
- Andrea Gentilini, Bas Barendse, Carlos Jacquet, Christiaan Frankin, Claudia Vermeulen, Dikkie Scipio, Joeri Spijkers, Kees Kaan, Michael Geensen, Robin Cals, Sebastiaan Buitenhuis, Timo Cardol, Vincent Panhuysen
- Photography
- Sebastian van Damme
- General contractor
- Van Waning
- Construction advisor
- Pieters Bouwtechniek
- MEP engineer
- DGMR
- Landscape
- Wim Beining, KAAN Architecten
- Building physics, fire safety engineer
- DGMR
- Acoustics advisor
- DGMR
- Light designer
- Beersnielsen light designers
