KPVM 01 | BAKKERSHOMMEN

2025

KPVM 01

Location

Rotterdam

Size

10.500 m2

Type

Social Housing

KPVM01 is part of Phase 2 in the K.P. van der Mandelekwartier and introduces a distinctive pavilion like building to the district. With its robust presence and green integration, it makes an important contribution to transforming Brainpark into a complete and inclusive urban neighborhood. The complex consists of 171 social rental apartments, meeting the growing demand for affordable and high-quality housing in Rotterdam.

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Building Development

A residential building designed for a distinctive living experience

KPVM01 is a social-rent residential building in Brainpark, Rotterdam, designed by V8 Architects under the direction of architect Michiel Rapphorst. Conceived as a pavilion-like structure, the building opens itself to its green surroundings and establishes a strong relationship with the public realm.

KPVM01 comprises 171 two- and three-room social rental apartments. The mix of dwelling types supports different household compositions while maintaining a calm and coherent residential structure throughout the building.

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Statistics

30151086544330

SURFACE AREA (m2)

4502251501139075645650450

Residential units provided

1718657433429242119170

total homes

Challenge

Creating Identity Within a Large-Scale Urban Transformation

The challenge was to design a residential building that could stand out architecturally while remaining part of a larger urban framework. KPVM01 needed to provide density without feeling closed or anonymous, and to offer social housing with the same architectural ambition as any other residential typology.

Approach

Architecture as a Pavilion in the City

KPVM01 is conceived as a pavilion-like residential building that opens itself to its green surroundings. The design balances robustness and refinement, creating a clear architectural presence while maintaining a human scale. By carefully shaping the building volume and its relationship to the public realm, KPVM01 integrates seamlessly into the evolving Brainpark district.

impact

Strengthening Everyday Urban Living

KPVM01 contributes high-quality social housing to Rotterdam while enhancing the spatial quality of its surroundings. The building supports inclusive urban growth by combining strong architecture with accessibility, liveability, and long-term residential value.

KPVM01 makes a substantial contribution to the supply of social housing within Brainpark. The building provides homes for a wide range of households, from starters to families, making the district accessible to diverse residents. By adding affordable housing, the project strengthens the balance between different housing segments and enhances the social value of the area