The Delftse Poort, designed by architect Abe Bonnema, consists of two towers, has 40 floors, and was the tallest building in the Netherlands until May 2009. Despite its simple block shapes, the building is still clearly recognizable in the Rotterdam skyline.
The first pile was driven in 1988 by then-mayor Bram Peper, the highest point was reached in 1990, and the grand opening followed in 1992. Originally, the building had a radio transmitter tower as its superstructure, reaching a total height of 164 meters. In 2012, this superstructure was removed, and the highest point is now 151 meters. The lower of the two towers reaches 93 meters.
From the highest roof, you have a magnificent view of the Nieuwe Maas River, all of Rotterdam, and in good weather, even as far as The Hague and beyond. The lower roof, nestled between the two mirrored towers, has been transformed by Binder Groenprojecten into a retention and nature roof. This means the roof can store a water reservoir of up to 140.000 liters and is home to several bee colonies.
Entrance
Weena 505, gather in front of the entrance
District
Rotterdam Centrum
Amount of floors
40