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In Rotterdam-West, Slokker Bouwgroep is building Kop Dakpark. The residential building with 153 affordable homes and 600 m2 of commercial space is located at a busy traffic intersection in Bospolder-Tussendijken. The task is clear: to create a green, social building on a tight and complex site.
The design originated in a Europan competition. A construction team with Woonstad Rotterdam, INBO, consultants and Slokker Bouwgroep in Breda then worked the plan into a feasible whole. Project leader Rik Fassaert of Slokker Bouwgroep says, “There was a strong design, but we had to work it out within Dutch regulations and the building cost budget.” Together with consultants, the team looked at construction, materialization and housing layout. The homes were deliberately designed to be simple and efficient. In addition, the ambition remained to give the building a clear identity, especially in the facade and outdoor spaces.
The site has high performance requirements. The building space is limited and is in the middle of a busy urban area. “Here everything has to be right in the planning,” says Fassaert. The structural work is now nearing its highest point. At the same time, the facade construction is already underway and the first scaffolding has been removed. Roofing and finishing work have also started. This phasing keeps the pace high.
The facade required a lot of research. The design consists of distinct 3D elements, which had to be made technically and financially feasible. “We spent a long time looking for a solution that is affordable and manufacturable while still maintaining the desired look,” Fassaert said.
The building is an extension of the Roof Park. Roof gardens, interior gardens and planting along galleries provide cohesion. This green infill is part of the design and implementation. This requires coordination with suppliers and advisers, including in water retention and fixing the planters. According to Fassaert, the key is in collaboration. “You do this together, from the initial design to implementation. That's the only way you can reduce risks and deliver quality.” Completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
