Rotterdam stands at the forefront of contemporary architecture and urban experimentation. Known for its bold design ethos, the city has a long tradition of rebuilding and reinvention. After the Second World War left its center in ruins, Rotterdam did not simply restore what was lost—it embraced a new identity as a laboratory for progressive ideas.

Today, the architecture of Europe’s largest port city ranges from glossy skyscrapers to modest infill projects, and from iconic landmarks to community-driven initiatives. Global practices like OMA and MVRDV, founded and based here, continue to push the boundaries of what cities can be.

Join us to explore the Netherlands’ most dynamic metropolis, where past and future, resilience and creativity, come together to shape a city unlike any other.