Fenix II: A cultural, artistic and culinary hotspot

Fenix II: A cultural, artistic and culinary hotspot

Stogiannis, Tryfon (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

Meijers, W.L.E.C. (mentor)
Koopman, F.W.A. (graduation committee)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Heritage & Architecture

2021-04-08

The Fenix II building, located in the inner city port area of Rotterdam, has been an integral part of the city's history in both architectural and cultural terms. Serving as storage space after the 1920's for the emigrants of the country, and as industrial storage after the 1950's, it becomes today part of the modern redevelopments of the peninsula. The urban transformation taking place in the peninsula of Katendrecht poses a serious question to the Fenix II building about its urban character and its role in the city. Its relation to the surroundings and the multiple urban characters around it are important for the future function and can be used to position the building inside the urban network of the city, making it part of the ongoing route among the city’s monumental architecture. The strong connection to the memories of the past and the spacious interior form a perfect background for a new cultural use which in combination with other functions can support a durable future use. The existing facade’s and structure can be easily utilized to house modern functions with the addition of installations, while allowing its open floor plan to be experienced. Part of the building’s footprint can be returned to the public realm with the use of green areas and connect the two sides of its long form. The roof can be reintegrated to follow the city’s tradition in green roofs and generate new perspectives. The different atmospheres in the interior highlight the long standing repetitive structure as one of the buildings most valuable characteristics.

Heritage
Harbour
Rotterdam
Architectcture

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