From Station To Mini Mall
The heart of Rotterdam is in the process of being transformed. The Hofplein viaduct was built in Rotterdam in the early 20th century. This 1.9 km long viaduct starts at the monumental Hofplein Station. The arched spaces of the former Station Hofplein building is redeveloped into a mini shopping mall for creative entrepreneurs. AFARAI and Pena Architecture teamed up to get busy on this huge redevelopment project.
The first seven arches have been fully restored to their original monumental state. The existing interior has been completely stripped, the reinforcement has been cleaned and the concrete of the vaults and columns repaired to prepare the spaces for the new Mini Mall Shopping Mall. A nightclub, restaurants, coffee bars and creative retail are connected by a internal event space. The exterior facades will create transparency and add a new visual layer to the urban space.
Client: De Hofbogen B.V.
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Gross floor area: 2500 m2
Completion date: Under construction, planned spring 2011
Scope of work: Architectural Design, Interior design, Urban Design, Content development, Identity & Marketing development.
