De Peperklip

De Peperklip is a striking, curved apartment building in Rotterdam's Kop van Zuid-Entrepot district. The architect Carel J. M. Weeber began the design in 1978, and construction ran from 1980 to 1984. At 931 meters long, the building forms an almost closed ring around a large inner courtyard. The height varies: the straight sections have four floors, while the curves rise to as many as nine. The building contains a total of 549 apartments, including special units for people with disabilities and for young residents. Over time, De Peperklip has become a popular landmark, drawing visitors with its unique shape and its significance for urban planning.