Case Study

Buitenplaats Brienenoord

Details:

Program/Function: Cultural center and community space
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Year: 2018 (Design); 2020 (Completion)
Design Team: Superuse Studios; IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs; Theo Mostert; Blacon
Client: Foundation Grondvesten

Reuse Information:

  • Reused 90% of materials from the previous on-site building, including foundations, trusses, and window frames.

  • Only new materials used were fastening elements, five wooden trusses, column bases, and glazing for the south façade.

  • Additional reclaimed materials sourced locally, such as ceiling tiles from 2.5 km away and Trespa sheets from 140 km away. 

Buitenplaats Brienenoord is a circular cultural center on Brienenoord Island in Rotterdam, constructed using 90% reclaimed materials from the site’s former building. The project serves as a multifunctional space for community engagement, emphasizing sustainable construction practices.

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