Program

The design of the Sax is characterized by two towers, the 185 meter high Havana tower and the 100 meter high Philadelphia tower, which are connected with a horizontal construction part. The Sax will house apartments and a hotel.

Architect

MVRDV Architects

Cooperation between

BPD Bouwfonds Property Development en Synchroon

Construction

2022 - 2025

Realization Manager

S.E. Ouwerkerk MSc

Impressions
De Sax, Rotterdam

The Sax is a new multifunctional development which consists of two towers: the lower Philadelphia and the higher Havana. The towers will accommodate residential units as well as private parking. The connecting bridge at 70 meters height consists of a hotel with public facilities including a restaurant, fitness and optional wellness. The ground floor will be reserved for commercial facilities. Extensive public parking facilities will be available in an underground parking garage.

Cooperating parties
  • Architect: MVRDV Architects
  • Construction: IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs
  • Installation Advisor: Techniplan Adviseurs
  • Building Physics and Fire-Safety: Wolf Dikken Adviseurs
BPD | Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling
Synchroon
Amvest
AM
Erasmus MC
MAB development
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
OVG
Blauwhoed
St George