UWV, 2019
2019
UWV
Location
Boschdijk, eindhoven
Size
±10,000 m²
Type
Mixed-Use Development
Once an outdated government office, the UWV building has been transformed into a multifunctional complex — merging living, working, and hospitality in Rotterdam’s city heart.
Building Development
From Bureaucracy to Vibrancy
The former UWV office complex in central Rotterdam was reimagined as a mixed-use building combining apartments, coworking spaces, and hospitality. Its redevelopment aligns with the city’s ambition to repurpose vacant office stock and bring new life to its mid-century modern fabric.
Urban Residences
Workspaces & Studios
Hospitality & Retail
our story
Key Milestones in Redevelopment
Our journey
2016
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
2019
2019
2020
2020
2021
2021
Initial feasibility study and site acquisition
Architectural redesign focused on adaptive reuse
Sustainability assessment and municipal approval
Construction and façade renovation initiated
Completion and public opening
Full occupancy of residential and workspace units
Gallery
Statistics
Redefining City-Center Use
A post-war office reborn as a living and working landmark, adding mixed-use vitality to Rotterdam’s core.
Redeveloped surface area (m2)
10000 Redeveloped surface area (m2)
New urban apartments
85 New urban apartments
Hospitality and retaiL (M2)
1000 Hospitality and retaiL (M2)
Challenge
Breathing New Life into a Monofunctional Building
The building’s original use as a government office presented both spatial and structural limitations. The challenge was to retain its architectural rhythm while transforming it into a dynamic, human-scaled program that invites public engagement.
Approach
Adaptive Reuse Through Smart Intervention
Bakkers | Hommen applied a minimal-intervention strategy: preserving the solid framework while reconfiguring the interior to support flexible living and working spaces. Sustainable materials and daylight optimization ensure long-term adaptability and efficiency.
impact
Catalyzing Central Rotterdam’s Urban Renewal
UWV’s transformation contributed to Rotterdam’s broader shift toward densification and mixed-use living. It serves as a blueprint for reactivating dormant assets and balancing heritage with progress.
Social Impact
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
