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.