
De Kuip
A Monumental Stadium
Our transformation vision for De Kuip, the legendary home of Feyenoord and a Dutch architectural icon, elevates it from a historic football temple to a world-class venue. We reimagine the stadium as a vibrant, multifunctional sports complex that respects its monumental heritage while preparing it for the next hundred years of football, culture, and city life.
De Kuip is one of only five surviving pre-war stadiums in Europe. Our task is to strengthen its original structure so its architectural and social heritage remains active in use.’
Restoring an Icon
Restoring an Icon
Central to the transformation is the careful restoration of the original 1937 structure, revealing its spatial clarity and openness while strengthening its relationship to the city. By lowering the pitch and introducing a new first ring within the existing footprint, the stadium gains capacity and comfort while preserving its iconic silhouette and proximity to the field. New business units and lounges integrated into the structure support a more sustainable operation, while pavilions around the stadium activate the public realm with hospitality, retail, and event spaces. A newly designed roof protects every seat and enhances acoustics, and the concourse is opened toward the city, integrating Feyenoord Boulevard as a lively public destination.
Inspired by History
Collective Strength
Collective Strength
For Feyenoord and its supporters, the renewed De Kuip is a statement of unity and ambition. By combining the strength of Club and Stadium, the project ensures Feyenoord’s long-term competitiveness on and off the pitch. The new De Kuip will accommodate larger crowds, attract international events, and offer state-of-the-art facilities for players, fans, and business partners alike. Hand in hand, this transformation reaffirms De Kuip’s role as the beating heart of Rotterdam Zuid and a proud symbol of Feyenoord’s enduring spirit.
Through a targeted lowering of the pitch, the stadium gains approximately five thousand seats within its existing footprint, improving capacity and sightlines without altering its character.’