A revolution on the scale of Rotterdam- restoring the prominence and allure of the city’s main boulevard.
Quality paving, new furniture, upgraded subway entrances, bespoke lanterns, and greenery create a legible new identity for the Coolsingel.
A spacious pedestrian esplanade and two-way bicycle path are located on the west side of the street, while three lanes of vehicular traffic are situated east of the existing tram line.
Despite the complex underground situation, the new Coolsingel makes major sustainability contributions through the principles of microclimate, water storage and biodiversity.
A new emblem for the promenade, twenty-two new lanterns, designed by West 8 were installed on the Coolsingel. The new icons referencethe Art Deco style seen when the Coolsingel was first constructed in the interbellum period.
Client
Gemeente Rotterdam
Images & Photography
© West 8 and © Tom Janssen
Partners
Traffic Engineer | SWECO Nederland
Lighting Consultant | BeersNielsen
Lighting Engineering | IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs
Contractors | Van Gelder; GKB; Bronnenberg B.V. Heerlen
