The vision is influenced on the current base and orientation of the stadium. The renovation and expansion of the stadium which will take place will increase the number of seats from approximately 4,300 to 6,500.
In addition, extra facilities for commercial and social purposes will be created. The plan includes a large multifunctional volume on and around the stadium where living, sports, exercising, socializing and health all come together.
The architects also worked on the other assignments that contribute to the total area development on behalf of the municipality together with CULD Agency. The resulting plan contains solutions in terms of mobility, diversity of programming and a balanced use of greenery and existing recreational space.
The team worked on an overarching vision for the areas Woudestein, Brainpark, Kralingen and the Esch in combination with the new canal connection. In doing so, the plan takes the important historical green zones and projects into account, further elaborating on the previously applied design principles for the urban planning of the areas.
An important objective of the submitted development plan is to initiate a future-proof development and support the area to become an important and vital urban hub for living and recreation in a prominent location in Rotterdam.