Where is the Markthal Market Hall in Rotterdam?

The Markthal (English: Market Hall) is a residential and office building with a market hall underneath, located in Rotterdam.

How tall is the arch in Markthal Rotterdam?

In order to make the construction more efficient a curve was chosen that fitted a traditional elevator core. By adding some space to the lower floors for extra retail space the current volume of the arch emerged 120 meters long, 70 meters wide and 40 meters tall.

What is the design vision of Markthal Rotterdam?

The design vision of MVRDV describes Markthal as urbanism, the function mix is an integrated design, a 24 hour building which is a public and lasting addition to the city of Rotterdam. Save this picture! The tenants of Markthal have signed a so called Green Lease Agreement regarding sustainable performance requirements.

Where is the first covered market in Rotterdam?

Rotterdam has a new icon: Markthal Rotterdam. At a historical location at the Binnenrotte, next to Blaak Station and the largest weekly open air fresh food and hardware market in Rotterdam, the first covered market of the Netherlands was realised. Markthal includes a huge market floor on the ground floor under an arch of apartments.

The Market Hall is part of the new urban center, in the heart of the large Laurens Quarter square, Laurenskwartier district, the historic center before the Second World War in Rotterdam, Holland. The Markthal replaces a building where a postwar school worked.

Who was the winner of the Markthal Rotterdam?

MVRDV studio was the winner in collaboration with INBO architects and engineers, Royal HaskoningDHV, Peutz and Techniplan, a huge and colorful arch with 40m high, 70m wide and 120m long.

Is it safe to shop in Rotterdam market hall?

In short, shopping at Rotterdam’s indoor market is an experience in itself where you can at any time sit down for a drink and a snack. By loading the photos, you accept that Holland.com uses cookies to share data with third parties as described in our privacy statement (holland.com/privacy).

Why does Markthal Rotterdam have a covered plaza?

The result is a covered plaza that acts as a central market during the day and, after closing hours, remains alive due to the restaurants on its first floor.

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