barcode's triangular residential tower is a unique addition to rotterdam's skyline

barcode architects’ ‘casanova’ building is situated in the rapidly developing maritiem district in the netherlands, where nine new residential towers are planned. higher residential densities are transforming the district from a quiet office area to a lively mixed-use urban neighborhood. the wijnhaven street also connects rotterdam’s main art street witte de withstraat with the bustling oude haven and the iconic markthal just around the corner.

evening view of the muse and casanova in rotterdam

prominently located on this main urban axis, the transparent plinth and luxurious space for cafes and boutiques of dutch based firm barcode architects‘ latest high rise project will contribute to a lively pedestrian environment.the streetscape is also given a more human scale by separating the tower’s base and volumes, and by the collective green roof terrace on the fifth level.

‘the muse’ and ‘casanova’ as seen from the wijnhaven

the suites are finished with high-quality materials and fall within the mid- and high-end price range. each floor has three apartments with spacious balconies at one of the triangle’s tips, bathing the interior with natural light and offering a 300-degree view of the city from each unit. the strong social component of barcode’s ‘casanova’ offers a new model of urban living.

exterior view of casanova with its slender foot

the plinth’s services and collective spaces are coupled with barcode architects’ adjacent tower the muse, currently under construction. the two towers share the 1,500 m2 lush green fifth-level roof garden, where residents can meet, share a drink and enjoy the view. shared spaces include a fitness center, flexible office spaces, and ateliers. residents can also rent a meeting room and reserve a mini-loft for their guests. together, the coupled towers offer an urban living experience with both privacy and spaces for socialization and are a refreshingly new addition to rotterdam’s cityscape.

casanova and the muse share a large roof garden, where residents can meet and enjoy the view

interior view of a casanova apartment with triangular-shaped balcony

floor plan — three apartments per level

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom