KPVM 02 | BAKKERSHOMMEN

2025

KPVM 02

Location

Rotterdam

Size

25.000 m2

Type

Mixed-Use Development

KPVM02 is the second building within Phase 2 of the K.P. van der Mandelekwartier. Designed by Group A, it offers a contemporary residential concept with 248 apartments, including social rental units with additional support functions. With its sculptural silhouette and integration of shared spaces, KPVM02 provides a vibrant and inclusive living environment, strengthening Brainpark’s ambition to become a diverse and future-oriented urban district.

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Building Development

A dynamic residential building with a focus on assisted living

The building distinguishes itself with assisted living facilities and communal functions. In addition to residential units, KPVM02 houses shared living rooms, collective spaces, and a green courtyard with garden-like qualities. These features enrich everyday life and provide residents with opportunities for support, interaction, and a sense of community.

KPVM02 offers 248 apartments, ranging from studios to two- and three-room homes. The diversity of unit types supports an inclusive community, including residents with additional care or support needs.

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Statistics

30151086544330

SURFACE AREA (m2)

4502251501139075645650450

Residential units provided

24812483625041353128250

total homes

Challenge

Combining Density, Care and Community in One Building

KPVM02 had to accommodate a large and diverse residential programme while remaining humane and approachable in scale. The challenge was to combine standard housing with supported living, shared facilities, and mobility infrastructure—without creating separation or hierarchy between residents.

Designed for long-term value, KPVM02 targets an A++ energy label and incorporates green roofs, loggias, and natural daylight penetration throughout the building. A strong emphasis is placed on cycling and shared mobility: residents have access to extensive bicycle parking facilities and dedicated spaces for mobility aids, while car parking is intentionally absent to encourage sustainable living.

Approach

Living in Green as an Organising Principle

Group A approached KPVM02 as a layered residential building where landscape, architecture, and social use reinforce one another. A clear spatial structure separates public, shared, and private zones, while green plinths, communal spaces, and carefully designed circulation areas support everyday comfort and interaction. The stepped massing responds directly to its urban context, creating balance between infrastructure and living quality.

impact

A Residential Building That Supports Urban Life

KPVM02 strengthens Brainpark’s transformation into a mixed and inclusive urban district. By combining a wide range of apartment types with shared amenities and green outdoor spaces, the building supports long-term liveability, social cohesion, and a resilient residential environment.

Provides 248 apartments for a diverse group of residents, including homes with additional support needs. Shared indoor and outdoor spaces encourage connection, while the building’s layout promotes equality and accessibility throughout. Situated along the K.P. van der Mandelelaan, KPVM02 enjoys excellent accessibility between Kralingse Zoom metro station and Erasmus University. Its central location, combined with integrated community functions and green outdoor areas, makes it a key component of the Brainpark transformation. KPVM02 creates not only housing, but also a welcoming environment for a broad and diverse group of residents.