Cube Houses : info and guided tour

Introduction to the Cube Houses

The Cube Houses in Rotterdam, located at Overblaak 70, are among the city’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. This experimental housing complex, built above Blaak station, immediately catches the eye with its 45-degree tilted volumes, which give the impression of cubes balanced on a point.

Designed by Dutch architect Piet Blom, the Cube Houses were conceived as an urban interpretation of a tree village. Their structure defies traditional housing forms and creates very distinctive interior spaces, marked by slanted walls, unexpected angles, and an original spatial layout.

The site has become famous for its avant-garde aesthetic and for the way it reflects Rotterdam’s contemporary identity, a city rebuilt and shaped by architectural innovation. Among the iconic features to observe are the yellow cubes, their stilted construction, and their striking presence in the urban landscape.

Discover Rotterdam with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the logic behind this unusual architecture, its place in Rotterdam’s urban history, and the design choices that make it so unique. The tour also makes it easier to spot the most characteristic details and to place the Cube Houses in their immediate surroundings.