Sea Tower, 2021
2021
Sea Tower
Location
Engelandlaan 270, Zoetermeer, undefined
Size
±14,000 m²
Type
Residential
Sea Tower Zoetermeer represents a groundbreaking transformation of the outdated Ypsilon office building into a modern, sustainable residential high-rise. Designed by Wim van Es and CB5, this ambitious project is a flagship for urban renewal in Zoetermeer’s city center. With a strong focus on sustainability, affordability, and community, Sea Tower embodies BAKKERS | HOMMEN’s commitment to creating high-quality living environments.
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. Sea Tower is more than just a residential building—it is a symbol of sustainable urban development. Rising 70 meters high, the tower integrates modern architecture with functional design. The base consists of five robust masonry levels, creating a strong foundation, while the upper floors feature refined prefab concrete with a distinctive relief texture. The stepped balconies add dynamism to the façade, enhancing the building’s verticality. At the top, a communal rooftop terrace and a steel pergola crown the tower, offering residents breathtaking views of the city.
Waterfront Living
Urban Plinth
Public Integration
Our story
Key Milestones in Redevelopment
Our journey
2020
2020
2021
2021
2022-2023
2022-2023
2024
2024
2025
2025
2026
2026
Feasibility and environmental impact studies
Acquisition and initial design approval
Municipal partnership formalized
Demolition start
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
A++ energy label, solar panels, heat recovery systems, and sustainable building materials
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
