Phase 04 – K.P. van der Mandelekwartier, 2025
2025
Phase 04 – K.P. van der Mandelekwartier
Location
Rotterdam
Size
43.000 m2
Type
Area Development
Brainpark Phase 4 marks a new step in the transformation of Brainpark Rotterdam. Designed by Diederendirrix Architecture, the phase introduces two innovative buildings that strengthen connectivity and urban diversity between earlier phases and the A16 corridor.
KPVMH - Hotel
This hotel building forms the second development within Brainpark Phase 4. With 320 rooms spread across 18 floors, it introduces hospitality, amenities, and public life into the district, strengthening its urban and mixed-use character.
OVERVIEW
Building Development
Urban dynamism shaped by connection and scale
Phase 4 is conceived as a connective urban zone where movement, mixed use, and architectural variation come together to form a lively city environment.
Two buildings, one urban gesture
A transversal route that connects phases
A varied skyline along the A16
our story
Key Milestones in Redevelopment
Our journey
2019
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2021
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2023
2023
2025
2025
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Statistics
Brainpark Phase 04 by the numbers
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SURFACE AREA (m2)
30K SURFACE AREA (m2)
Residential units provided
450M Residential units provided
total homes
520 total homes
Challenge
Linking large-scale infrastructure with human-scale urban life
Phase 4 needed to mediate between the scale of the A16 and the finer grain of the surrounding urban fabric. The challenge was to create buildings that contribute to Brainpark’s identity while ensuring accessibility, comfort, and a pleasant pedestrian experience.
Approach
Using height, routing, and program to shape urban flow
The design introduces height variation and a clear transversal route to guide movement through the area. By combining mixed-use functions with careful massing, the plan creates an active urban environment that connects phases, supports daily use, and enhances the overall spatial structure of Brainpark.
impact
A connective phase with long-term urban value
Phase 4 strengthens Brainpark as a coherent, future-oriented district where infrastructure and urban life reinforce each other.
Social Impact
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
