Barcode Architects

The expressive green brick in the façade gives The Orchard II a striking appearance. The various stacked blocks have a single colour palette, but the variation of smooth and contrasting rough-ribbed bricks gives each block its own identity and breaks the scale of the volume. The grid structure is shifted per block, which further reinforces the spiral effect in the concept. Green aluminium panels next to the windows react variably to the incidence of light and give the facade additional transparency. Planters provide the terraces with a sustainable appearance and contribute to a healthy living environment, nature inclusiveness and biodiversity. In this way, The Orchard II fits in with the green ambitions of the city of Rijswijk.

Van Rossum Raadgevende Ingenieurs | MJb Groep | Peutz BV | De Dakdokters |

In the Maritime District in Rotterdam, the construction of the first triangular tower in the skyline has reached a new milestone. With the completion of floor 35, Barcode Architects' CasaNova is at its highest point! CasaNova is a 110-metre tower with an iconic silhouette. The building forms an ensemble with The Muse, the sculptural residential tower by Barcode Architects on the adjacent plot, which was completed last year. Both towers are designed in synergy, both architecturally and in terms of the collective program.

📸 Frank Hanswijk

| ABT bv |

Barcode Architects’ partner Dirk Peters: ‘The atrium hidden in The Robin’s core is an impressive and unexpected feature. The six-storey high open space is the building’s vibrant heart and offers space for many different functions, such as exhibitions, large works of art and public events for the neighbourhood. A unique experience for both residents and visitors.’

The residential program comprises 129 apartments and appeals to a wide range of people. The bright, spacious flats range from compact, functional studios to sprawling lofts. Private loggias and balconies, and collective green roof terraces on top of each of the three boxes offer the building's residents a variety of high-quality outdoor spaces.

Bajeskwartier | AM bv | OMA | LOLA landscape architects | FABRICations | | Beeldenfabriek |