NetherlandsRotterdamThings to DoCube Houses (Kijk-Kubus)

Cube Houses (Kijk-Kubus)

4.5
Rotterdam1 hour
Architectural complex and museum

About

Designed by architect Piet Blom, the Cube Houses are a set of innovative residences tilted at a sharp 45-degree angle. These bright yellow structures sit on concrete pillars, resembling abstract trees that form an urban forest. One of the cubes is open to the public as a museum.

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Highlights

What makes this place special

The Show Cube Museum
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The Show Cube Museum

Step inside a fully furnished house to experience tilted living.

The urban forest layout
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The urban forest layout

View the creative layout from the ground courtyard.

The top-floor window view
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The top-floor window view

Look out the top pointed windows for unique neighborhood angles.

Things to Know

Tips for your visit
  • •The stairs inside the Show Cube are extremely steep and narrow
  • •Some of these houses are private residences, so respect local privacy
  • •You can actually book a stay in one of the larger cubes converted into a hostel

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