Today, developer BPD agreed on completing the realisation of Oosterdokseiland in Amsterdam. Spanning 225,000 m², Oosterdokseiland is one of the largest urban projects in Western Europe. The last sub-plan consists of a social hub, specifically designed to encourage encounters, and includes 72,500 m2 of total space for public facilities, apartments and additional office space for Booking.com. It is hoped that the area will be in use by the end of 2020.

Mischa Molsbergen, Project Director De Rotterdam says: “This is a perfect closing for many years of hard work and dedication which has become a successful world renowned iconic building. The successful sale confirms de qualities of this unique building; world class architecture, virtually fully let, at a great location and with a multi-use program that proves it’s added value.

The nhow Rotterdam design hotel in De Rotterdam has been awarded the much-coveted ENTREE Hospitality & Style Award for ‘Best Hotel Design 2014’. The jury report: ‘The overwhelming architecture of the building forms an essential element of the hotel design and was the deciding factor when presenting this award. The building is crucial to the overall experience of the hotel, which has put itself firmly on the design map of the Netherlands.’

De Rotterdam has again won a prestigious, international award. The CTBUH award for Best tall building in Europe.