Sea Tower, 2021
2021
Sea Tower
Location
Harbor Districtundefined
Size
±14,000 m²
Type
Residential
A vertical landmark in Rotterdam’s harbor area, Sea Tower combines architecture, innovation, and waterfront living to redefine high-density coastal development.
Building Development
Building Up the Future Waterfront
Sea Tower represents a new chapter for Rotterdam’s skyline — an energy-efficient high-rise combining housing, leisure, and urban resilience. The project integrates coastal protection, sustainable mobility, and high-quality design into one unified urban statement.
Waterfront Living
Urban Plinth
Public Integration
Our story
Key Milestones in Redevelopment
Our journey
2020
2020
2021
2021
2022
2022
2023
2023
2026
2026
Feasibility and environmental impact studies
Acquisition and initial design approval
Municipal partnership formalized
Construction start planned
Expected completion
Gallery
Statistics
A New Icon for Rotterdam’s Skyline
A statement in sustainable high-rise living for the harbor district.
gross floor area (M2)
14000 gross floor area (M2)
Residential units
150+ Residential units
Energy label target
null+++ Energy label target
Challenge
Balancing High Density with Harbor Heritage
The challenge was architectural sensitivity — how to fit a modern development within a cherished old neighborhood, ensuring innovation enhanced rather than disrupted identity.
Approach
Engineering Elegance with Environmental Logic
Bakkers | Hommen merged architectural ambition with technical innovation — using wind analysis, adaptive façade systems, and low-carbon materials to balance comfort and performance.
impact
Raising Standards for Sustainable High-Rise
Sea Tower will serve as a prototype for future-proof waterfront architecture in Rotterdam — elevating the city’s reputation for resilient, design-driven urbanism.
Social Impact
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
