Rotterdam, Centrale Bibliotheek

The Rotterdam Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) was designed by Jaap Bakema en Hans Boot (architectenbureau Van den Broek en Bakema) and was completed in 1983.

Photographer:: hansdemeij
Uploaded:: 2021-01-18
Tags:: escalator library rotterdam
Camera:: Nikon FM2n
Film:: Kodak Tri-X 400
Lens:: AI-S NIKKOR 50mm f1.4
City:: Rotterdam
Country/region:: Netherlands

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10 Comments

an4 · 2021-01-20 19:26
Top,
hansdemeij · 2021-01-20 20:34
@an4 Thank you :-)
zorki · 2021-02-03 21:57
Great!👍
hansdemeij · 2021-02-03 22:05
@zorki Thank you, much appreciated
fotofreaky · 2022-02-05 04:53
Geweldig met de lijnen en herhaling van roltrappen. Prachtige compositie
achimx · 2022-08-27 09:14
Metropolis 2020 - great picture! And a lot of more in you collection.
hansdemeij · 2022-08-27 19:49
@achimx Thank you!
dw-etc · 2023-08-11 06:10
!!!
hansdemeij · 2024-02-16 17:36
@christyc Thank you!
johnpolinsky · 2025-10-13 08:10
Unbelievably!

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Rotterdam

Country/Region: Netherlands

Raw, bold, and unapologetically different, Rotterdam is a city that constantly reinvents itself. Once a historic harbor town, now a playground of post-war architecture, creative energy, and a hyper-diverse community. From sleek high-rises to gritty docks and hidden green pockets, the city is full of contrasts, character, and untold stories. If abstract architecture photography is your thing, this should be your next stop!

Rotterdam, Centrale Bibliotheek

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