The Kijk-Kubus is an architectural marvel right outside the Blaak train station. It's a unique concept where you can pay to enter one of the actual lived-in units to see how the space works. No need for advance tickets; you can buy them at the door for €3.50 (cash or card). It's a very quick and easy entry. Be prepared for narrow spaces and several flights of steep stairs. You'll see a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom tucked into the angles. While the interior is a clever use of space, it feels a bit dated and shows significant wear and tear up close. Personally, I found the exterior design much more impressive than the inside, but for the low price, it's worth a quick look if you're already at the station! read more

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Kubuswoningen. The Cube Houses. This is a must in Rotterdam! The Cube Houses were designed by architect Piet Blom. They were designed to live in as an urban space by tilting a cube on a corner and then resting it on a hexagon-shaped pylon. Each of the houses has a ground floor entrance. As you climb the stairs, you reach the first floor living room and kitchen, the second floor bedrooms and bathroom and the third floor bonus room. We took a tour of one of the homes that is opened as a museum for public viewing. They are really so interesting. Beautiful yellow and while modern cubes against a skyline filled with unique architecture. A definite highlight in Rotterdam. Tip: Take a Free Walking Tour Rotterdam to learn more about the interesting architecture in Rotterdam. read more

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Kubuswoningen (Cube Houses) is an iconic landmark of Rotterdam, they are located in the city centre right by Rotterdam Blaak Station. The yellow cubed houses are so cool and unique, the houses are like few I've seen before, the narrow staircases and slanted walls are even proven to be liveable with the houses furnished with custom build furniture which makes them look like somebody lives there. The entrance price of €3 is very affordable, and it appears to have remained that price for many years too, despite inflation and co, which is certainly not too bad compared to the price of other tourist attractions across the globe. The views from the windows on the higher floor are certainly nice, you can see The Markthal which is the opposite, but the shape of the windows makes it a little hard to get photos... but that's one of the unique quirks of the place. 4* read more

Kubuswoningen - Local Flavor Near Me - Rotterdam, ZH

Visiting the "Cube Houses" is one of the touristy things to do in Rotterdam. We just took a couple photos of the exterior of Cube Houses and walked around the premise. It costs about 3 Euros if you want to go inside to see the little apartment rooms. You can get here via tram or train (Rotterdam Blaak Station). It's also very close to the "De Markthal" (food hall). read more

Kubuswoningen - 4/18/2022 - Local Flavor Near Me - Rotterdam, ZH

These iconic houses are a must see on a visit to Rotterdam! Actual homes to local citizens, one is unoccupied and open for tours. After an ascent up a fairly narrow staircase, you arrive in the living room, pay your admission, and start looking around. The seating in the living room is mid century modernesque...very linear and very simple. The kitchen is just steps away and while tiny, is modern, with a dishwasher, induction stove top, exhaust vent, and dining table. Up the nearby staircase, is the bedroom, with what appears to be a floating bed, an office space with desk, a bathroom, and another staircase leading to the cupola/attic space. As you can imagine, all the spaces are small....adequate for a single person or a couple. Because of the size, all of the major furniture is built in, with room for a few personal pieces besides decor. The windows are all on angles looking either down or up, which can really mess with your equilibrium, if you're prone to vertigo! Looking down into the courtyard, you could see the pavers were laid in a floral pattern, which was nice, versus seeing just gray concrete. Depending on where you are in the home, you might have city, courtyard, neighborhood, or street views, all offering different vibes of the area. The entire complex lies very nearby, almost next to Oudehaven (Old Port), a small harbor off the Nieuwe Maas river and has very walkable access to shops and restaurants. Definitely worth the stop, even if architecture is not your thing! 7/2020 read more

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lit: cube house. Piet Blom is the mastermind behind the iconic houses that decorate the area surrounding the Blaak station in central Rotterdam. At the time he had just finished a cube house project in Helmond. His task was to construct residential places that connected the area surrounding Blaak Station (also near the local market) to Oude Haven (old harbor), as much of the area was destroyed during WWII. His proposed solution was a pedestrian bridge that served as a walkway between these two areas and on top of the bridge construct 38 cube houses as well as 2 big supercubes. His idea was to construct a "village within the city" and he envisioned this idea as a forest with the pillars that hold the houses as the "trunk" and the cube houses themselves as the "crown". In his version he imagined that the public spaces would be on the lower floors while the private spaces would be on the upper floors. Each cube contains a volume of 400m3 and an interior surface area of 100m2, however due to the unique structure of the cubic house itself less than half of that surface area is livable. The cubes are tilted in such a way that half of its sides are facing the ground while the other half is facing the sky. Part of the challenges of living in a cubic house is furnishing it as standard furniture simply won't work. It is highly encouraged to custom-build everything as this gives the homeowner a deeper connection to the house. The cube houses have attracted much attention since its construction. One of the owners came up with a solution - convert a house into a "show cube" so that curious people can take a tour inside. The cost is €3, not covered by Museumkaart. Once inside all 3 floors are open. 1 - Living space. One corner contains the kitchen and dining space, while another corner contains the a toilet as well as space for hobbies. The downwards-facing windows allow the occupant to look at what's going on below. 2 - More intimate space containing 2 bedrooms, a bathroom with tub and shower and small hall. 3 - The top of the cube can be used according to the occupant's needs. This can be another bedroom or lounge. Some people also choose to have indoor gardens here. If you are curious about what it's like to live in a space like this one of the supercubes has been converted into a hostel (https://www.stayokay.com/en/hostel/rotterdam) just for this purpose. I have attached pictures of the exterior and interior spaces of the cube houses. I have a casual interest in interesting architecture that I've come across during my travels (eg. Gaudi's sites in Barcelona) and this certainly is one of the more unique experiences I had during my 3-week Belgium/Netherlands trip. read more

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Nice to see during visit in Rotterdam. Cube houses are located in the city Centre next to the train station. You can walk around and take some great photos. One of the Cubes is open for visitors, you can take a tour and see how the living space is arranged over three floors of these tiny housess.The ticket cost only 3€ and is definitely worth to spend!!! read more

We were lucky enough to stay in one of the Cube Houses, and it was really a mind-altering experience. We wound up questioning our most basic assumptions about what a house "should" be like. (We also wound up with various bumps and bruises, as standing up in the wrong location can be surprisingly painful.) Playful and unexpected, the Cube Houses are a great attraction if you're interested in the daring architecture of Rotterdam. Definitely visit the show house to discover how the interiors work, or stay at the StayOkay hotel that is part of the complex. (One of the other units is listed on airbnb, which I recommend.) If you're just passing through, make sure to take the off-kilter photographs that will perplex your friends at home. The only drawback we discovered is that the exterior courtyard can feel a bit grim, and there are a lot of steps on the way up from the street. Be cautious if it's snowing, as the whole area gets slippery if no one shovels. Another drawback is that tourists peer into your windows at all hours of the day and night. We just waved and pretended to be celebrities, but if you're shy, this may drive you crazy. read more

The visit costs 3Euros so it is quite cheap. It should not cost more though at it's small. It is funny to see how it was layout. I would not live in a house like that but it's interesting if you're a bit curious. It can be quite annoying if too many people are visiting at once. read more