The transformation of the HilleHof was celebrated on 12 May. In the district Vreewijk in Rotterdam-Zuid is the monumental school complex (1923) designed by Architect Walter Dahlen. We are transforming this complex to a mix of 73 social, medium and expensive rental properties.

“Finally the time has come. The monumental building on the Ploeg, Vork and Sikkelstraat will receive a new destination. The building has an illustrious past as a school and bathhouse, but in
in the future, 73 Rotterdam households will live here. In addition to the arrival of the houses, the old schoolyard will be greened and can be used as a collective garden by residents”, says alderman Bas Kurvers (Building and Living).

The monumental school complex is 6000 m2 and at the time was the largest school in Rotterdam. It consisted of three schools, a bathhouse, dining hall, indoor playground and a
playground. The complex is located on Ploegstraat, Sikkelstraat and Vorkstraat. With the transformation of the complex, the cultural-historical value remains as much as possible
and we make the best use of the building’s structures. In this way, the classrooms will be largely preserved and lofts will be built in the gymnasiums, the bathhouse and covered playground and a collective living room in the tower on Vorkstraat.

Elements such as the stairwell and the corridors are also preserved.
The HilleHof will have a varied residential program with downstairs and upstairs apartments, lofts and apartments
studios of 65 m2 on average. The complex is also being made more sustainable. All homes will be connected to district heating and will receive energy label A. The transformation will take approximately a year and a half and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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