Commercial · Completed
Meridian Tower
A civic-scale commercial landmark
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Year
2023
Area
42,000 m²
Client
Meridian Group
Lead architect
David Aron
Photography
Hufton + Crow
Description
A mixed-use tower that returns its ground floor to the city as a covered public room.
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Concept
Civic first, commercial second.
Challenge
Delivering high floor efficiency without a hostile street edge.
Solution
A cantilevered stone plinth carves a sheltered plaza while the tower above holds a slim, precise profile.
Outcome
A landmark that has become the neighbourhood's most-used doorway.
Materials
Portland stone·Low-iron glass·Bronze
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