Brainpark

Construction of the first residential building at Brainpark Rotterdam started in the summer of 2023. This marks the start of the area development that in the coming years will transform the office area into a lively mixed living and working area.
Right next to Erasmus University, the building will accommodate 614 homes for students, starters and young professionals with many shared facilities, underground shared mobility and a roof garden. The multifunctional residential building creates liveliness at ground level. In the plinth there is space for catering, sports, co-working space and other activities with which the building contributes to the living and working experience of this location and the surrounding neighbourhoods. On the 10th floor is a roof terrace with fantastic views of the Rotterdam skyline. Adjacent to the roof terrace are the collective spaces for residents. Here they can cook together, watch films, make music and relax.

What makes this project special is its strong focus on standardisation and repetition. The contractor carefully planned the entire construction process, carrying out work in an efficient sequence and standardising where possible. This resulted in a smoothly running construction process with minimal interruptions. Bim&Beyond played a facilitating role in this by setting up the model so that this working method was optimally supported.

Bim&Beyond played an important role in the technical elaboration of the project. We developed both the Technical Design (TO) and the Execution Ready Design (UO). One of the most radical changes in this phase concerned the structural engineering of the facades. While the aesthetic appearance of the design was maintained, the standardisation and prefabrication of the façade was greatly optimised.

This optimisation was achieved through close cooperation between Bim&Beyond, facade specialist Groot Visser and contractor Waal Bouw. Groot Visser was responsible for both engineering and assembly of the complete facades, creating a streamlined workflow. We also collaborated with installer Spindler to ensure the integration of installations within the BIM model.

Project Brainpark is a perfect example of how a thoughtful BIM strategy and cooperation between different construction partners can lead to an efficient and high-quality end result.