Pegasustoren, Mixed-use tower in Prins Alexander, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Pegasustoren is a mixed-use tower in Rotterdam that combines housing and commercial spaces in a single structure. The building features a distinctive concrete facade with large vertical metal columns running through its entire height.
The building was completed in 2002 and marked a turning point in the development of Rotterdam's eastern district. Its construction followed modern planning ideas for mixed-use neighborhoods combining living and working spaces.
The building represents the integration of modern architectural principles with its black and white prefabricated concrete facade and 30-meter metal columns.
The tower is located next to the metro line and is easily accessible by public transportation. The location offers good connections to other parts of the city and to the shopping center nearby.
The six-story tall metal columns are a rare structural detail that gives the building a distinctive mark in the skyline. This construction method was a bold choice for Rotterdam in the early 2000s.
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