The Katshoek building on Heer Bokelweg is a well-known building in Rotterdam. It was built between 1959 and 1962 and was designed by the Maaskant architectural firm. It originally served as a corporate headquarters for the Rijks Automobiel Centrale (RAC). With its large windows, clean lines, and robust construction, Katshoek is a distinctive building from Rotterdam’s post-war reconstruction period.
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Carbon Fiber Reinforcement, Katshoek, Rotterdam
Katshoek is currently being repurposed and redeveloped into a modern residential building with 245 apartments. In addition, the project will feature a vibrant ground floor with space for amenities and will be expanded to include an additional floor. During the transformation, the building’s distinctive character will be preserved, giving this special part of Rotterdam a new future.
For the redevelopment of the Katshoek building, Balm—a subsidiary of the SealteQ Group—reinforced the floors on seven levels using carbon fiber adhesive reinforcement. This technique provides a strong and sustainable solution for adapting existing concrete floors to a new function. As a result, the structure has been prepared for the transformation of the former office building into a modern residential building.
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