Coolsingel, Rotterdam
The main route to cross Rotterdam is by the Coolsingel. Tram tracks, car lanes and cycle paths dissect the abundant space, which makes it impractical and messy. In the former situation, the Coolsingel wasn’t really a destination in itself, rather a barrier you have to cross. The materialization of the Coolsingel exists mainly of concrete, and a lot of it. Even when it is not raining, there street always seem to be wet.
The municipality of Rotterdam chose 3 teams to make a vision for this street. We reorganized the infrastructure to one clear line, from the Hofplein to the Churchillplein. This clear line bundles all infrastructure, thereby creating more space for pedestrians on both sides of this line. These sidewalks make a pleasant space for strolling, with plenty of room to walk in the sun. With this design the main route becomes a genuine central boulevard.