Rotterdam has developed a knack for reinvention. After the city was flattened during World War II, reconstruction between 1945 and 1968 saw the rise of a new more functional urban design. The ...

Walk through the modern streets of Rotterdam, a city known for its bold architecture and wide urban spaces. This walking tour ...

Spend the night inside one of Rotterdam’s most famous architectural landmarks — the Cube Houses, designed by architect Piet Blom. Inspired by trees in a forest, the sunny yellow cubes are tilted 45 ...

There’s no shortage of grand gestures in high-profile buildings tailored like a bespoke suit for a specific client and function. Once the original tenant moves out, however, the structures are often ...

Towers often taper into a point as they rise, but the CasaNova tower by Barcode Architects, turns this orthodoxy on its head and is defined by a triangular form that narrows at its base instead. The ...

This location shows Rotterdam’s city center, known for its modern design, open public spaces, and contemporary architecture. The area reflects daily urban life shaped by creativity, innovation, and ...

For decades as I look through the rear view mirror I realize that whales have been swimming around in my brain for quite sometime. The first time I saw a whale, I was six years old. I was at the beach ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...