Valckensteyn - Timber Residential Building / Powerhouse Company | ArchDaily
Summary
Valckensteyn, Rotterdam's first mass timber residential building, has been completed, offering 82 affordable homes while showcasing innovative timber construction.
Why It Matters
This project highlights the potential of mass timber construction in addressing housing shortages and promoting sustainability. By combining innovative design with affordability, Valckensteyn sets a precedent for future residential developments in urban areas.
Key Takeaways
- Valckensteyn is Rotterdam's first mass timber residential building.
- The project provides 82 affordable rental homes in a post-war district.
- Designed by Powerhouse Company, it emphasizes innovative timber construction.
Save this picture!© Sebastian van Damme+ 18 Curated by Hadir Al Koshta Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1039082/valckensteyn-timber-residential-building-powerhouse-company Clipboard "COPY" CopyResidential Architecture•Rotterdam, The Netherlands Architects: Powerhouse Company Area Area of this architecture project Area: 7970 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2025 Photographs Photographs:Sebastian van DammeCategory: Residential ArchitectureProject Team: Stefan Prins (Partner in charge), Daphne Delissen (Project lead), Albert Takashi Richters, Daan Masmeijer, Kaan Kalak, Nick Huizenga, Stefan de Meijer, and Rostislav KronesLandscape Architect: LAP Landscape & Urban DesignContractor: WaalStructural Engineer: Pieters BouwtechniekTimber Supplier: BinderholzClt Consultant: LinkwoodBuilding Physics Safety: Buro Bouwfysica, NiemanEnvironmental Performance And Sustainability Consultant: Lois AdviesCity: RotterdamCountry: The NetherlandsDid you collaborate on this project?More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture!© Sebastian van Damme Text description provided by the architects. Valckensteyn, the first mass timber residential building in Rotterdam, has been officially delivered. Designed by Powerhouse Company and commissioned by housing corporation Woonstad Rotterdam, the project merges innovative timber construction with a strong social mission: providing 82 affordable rental homes in an iconic post-war district.
