Kubuswoning aka Cube Houses Archives - 2bearbear Singapore Travel Blog: Travel | Stay

When you think about modern and mind boggling architectures, you think Rotterdam! This is because of the amazing architectures that the city of Rotterdam offers. Here is a glimpse of what you might expect…

1. Cube Houses aka Kubuswoning

Kubuswoning aka Cube Houses in Rotterdam

These rows of cube houses slanted at an angle often draws much attention from tourists and passer-by alike.

2. Erasmus Bridge

Nicknamed the “Swan” by locals, this iconic and modern bridge is a huge tourist attraction in Rotterdam.

3. Willemsbrug

Willemsbrug aka Williams Bridge Rotterdam

Bearing resemblance to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Willemsbrug does have fans of its own as well.

4. Willemswerf Building

Willemswerf Building Rotterdam - Jackie Chan slides down the side of this building in the movie "Who Am I" — Willemswerf Building Rotterdam – Jackie Chan slides down the side of this building in the movie “Who Am I”

Bearing testament to the architectural dominance of Rotterdam, the Willemswerf is an architectural excellence along the River Maas.

5. Euromast

We really think Euromast is one of the best observation towers around.

6. Laurenskerk

Traditional architectures holds its own here in Rotterdam. The Laurenskerk is an excellent testimony to that.

7. Others

There are of course many other structures and architectures that are amazing here in Rotterdam. If you know more about these structures, why not share them with us in the comments section below?

Building opposite Laurenskerk Rotterdamn

Unknown Architecture - Stacked Building Rotterdam — Unknown Architecture – Stacked Building Rotterdam

Unknown Architecture - Overhanging Building Rotterdam — Unknown Architecture – Overhanging Building Rotterdam

Unknown Architecture - Half Hanging Building Rotterdam — Unknown Architecture – Half Hanging Building Rotterdam

After seeing all these amazing architectures, don’t you agree that Rotterdam is truly a city of amazing modern architectures?

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“What a strange looking architecture this is!” we said to ourselves, as we laid our eyes upon yellow cube houses that were tilted at an angle…

The next question that comes to mind is “How do people stay in that thing?!”. Thanks to wiki, we do have a picture that depicts the living conditions within.

It seems that a platform is laid across so it is no different than a normal room internally except that the walls are slanted.

A quick search tells us that kubuswoning was actually an idea of the architect Piet Blom. He wanted to create a cluster somewhat like a small village with resemblance to trees and forests. So if you look closely at each cube house, there is actually a supporting beam that is representative to the trunk of a tree. The cube house itself is of course the top of the tree…

The Cube Houses from a distance | Rotterdam Attractions

The predecessor of the cube houses was actually first built in Helmond in 1974. The one we’re seeing now was completed in 1984.

The other interesting thing about the cube houses is that Jackie Chan shot a fighting scene here in the movie “Who Am I”. If you are also a fan, you would have remember him sliding down the Willemswerf building. This scene must have been one of his most iconic action moves in his acting career!

How to get to Kubuswoning / Cube Houses

It is actually quite easy to get to the cube houses. At the end of Hoogstraat, you will notice the Laurenskerk on your left, DONT head there, turn right instead towards the Bibliotheek (the library). Not long after, you should see this building

Huurdersvereniging "Het Potlood" aka the Pencil — Huurdersvereniging “Het Potlood” aka the Pencil

As this building is shaped like that of the pencil, it is nicked “Het Potlood” by the locals. Once you see it, the cube houses would be just there in view.

To give our readers a feel of the cube houses, enjoy this video clip!

Video of the surrounding of Cube Houses aka Kubuswoning