The Park Rotterdam
The Park in the centre of Rotterdam is the largest green national monument in the city. From 1852 onwards, the Park was designed by landscape architects father and son Zocher as a romantic walking area. The Park Pavilion is the new home of the Park Foundation, the gardeners' workshop and public space. From this former convalescent home, they offer an in-depth programme at the intersection of art and nature with the Park as a source of inspiration.
The interior design of the Park Pavilion by Studio Makkink & Bey retains the historical elements from the original state of the building. Light, air and spaciousness of the convalescent home and the direct connection with the Park have been restored. The renovation started in the third quarter of 2024 and opens mid June.
The appearance of the Park Pavilion is a three-dimensional translation of what the foundation represents. The colors and scents are like those of nature: fresh, woody and warm. The interior is made of natural, sustainable, honest materials and were locally produced. The raw materials are of recognizable origin; the furniture is made of trees from the Park. The look is natural, robust and refined.