Brainpark Max Euwekwartier, 2028
2028
Brainpark Max Euwekwartier
Locatie
Rotterdam
Grootte
±120 000 m²
Type
Area Development, Creative Workspace
Transforming Rotterdam’s outdated office park into a vibrant mixed-use innovation campus — where living, learning, and working intersect to shape the city’s future economy.
Phase 01 — Max Eeuwe Kwartier
Brainpark Phase 1 marks the first step in transforming a mono-functional office park into a mixed urban district. With the introduction of housing, public space, and connectivity, the phase sets the foundation for a more human, walkable Brainpark.
Overview
our story
Key Milestones in Redevelopment
Our journey
1990s
1990s
2020
2020
2021
2021
2022
2022
2024
2024
2025
2025
2026
2026
Development of original Brainpark business park near Erasmus University.
City of Rotterdam calls for new vision for the area.
Bakkers | Hommen acquires first assets in collaboration with private partners.
Acquisition expands from 2 to 7 properties — €20 million investment.
Partnership with municipality and knowledge institutions formalised.
Phased redevelopment delivery: housing, campus, and public realm.
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Statistics
Brainpark by the Numbers
Redefining Rotterdam’s academic and innovation landscape.
Total development scope (m2)
120000 Total development scope (m2)
Investment VALUE (€)
20M+ Investment VALUE (€)
DAILY USERS
3K+ DAILY USERS
Challenge
Transforming a Dormant Office Park into a Vibrant Urban Hub
Brainpark faced the challenge of stagnation — rigid ownership structures and a lack of mixed-use vitality. Traditional investors lacked the mandate for adaptive redevelopment, leaving a promising district underutilised.
Approach
Investing in Real Potential, Not Speculation
Bakkers | Hommen acted where others hesitated — acquiring assets based on real value, not inflated expectations. Through close collaboration with the city and knowledge institutions, the plan redefines Brainpark as a resilient, flexible, and inclusive innovation quarter.
impact
Creating a New Benchmark for Urban Innovation in Rotterdam
The project positions Rotterdam as a European hub for sustainable city-making — uniting business, housing, and academia to drive long-term economic and social impact.
Social Impact
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
