Havenlicht, Pernis

On behalf of SOR, a foundation which deals with the housing of the elderly, we made a sketch-plan to obtain a subsidy for the construction of a “district care center” in Rotterdam-Pernis. When the grant was assigned at the end of 2003, we could continue to develop the plan.

The assignment of the grant included one important condition: the building should be realized by the end of 2004. This meant planning, preparing and building within a timeframe of just over one year. An important aspect in the planning was to avoid complex procedures with the city-council. Although the designated area was very tight to fit the desired program, we accepted the fact the contour of the building was determined by the boundaries of the zone.

The care center contains a general practice, a nursing practice, an office voor babies, and a number of multi-functional spaces to be used for meetings or consulting other healthcare facilities. A striking element of flexibility is the huge door that opens, depending on the desired use.

The center has an internal connection with the Retirement Havenlicht, so the residents do not have to go outdoor to visit the surgery.

Client: Stichting Ouderenhuisvesting Rotterdam

Design: 2003 – 2004

Construction: 2004

Contractor: van de Tempel, Schiedam