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author: ir. Frank van der Hoeven University of Technology Faculty of Architecture e-mail: |
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by Frank van der Hoeven ____________________________________________ Beurstraverse The Beurstraverse, Rotterdam, is a better example of the integration of underground activities into the realm of the city above. The project comprises a shopping mall underneath the Beurs-square, extension of the existing subway station Beurs, replacement of a complete cityblock and the addition of a high rise residential building.By placing the commercial functions directly beneath the city surface (while the public urban space remains in full contact with sunlight and the open air) the liviness of the undergrounds adds up to the city as a whole. It does not become a serate world like the example in Berlin. On the other hand the location of the carpark can be critized. Situated on top of the cityblock it cast a shadow over the whole void of the shopping mall. Photo was taken in september.  .
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