Cube House Building
Iconic tilted cube-shaped residential houses in Rotterdam
In Rotterdam's Blaak district, the Cube Houses by Piet Blom tilt compact living units atop hexagonal pylons; visitors tour a show‑cube and photograph the unconventional geometry.
The Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen) in Rotterdam are a distinctive housing complex of tilted, cube-shaped dwellings mounted on hexagonal pylons, designed by architect Piet Blom. The complex is intended to create a pedestrian-scale village and is immediately recognizable for its 45-degree rotated cubes.
Around 38 primary cube units form the main complex; one unit operates as a show home that visitors can enter to see the unusual interior layout. The houses sit above a pedestrian area with shops and connect to the surrounding urban fabric.
They are located in central Rotterdam near the Blaak metro and train station, forming a compact residential and tourist ensemble within the city.
- Number and visitor access: The complex consists of roughly 38 tilted cubic houses designed to appear as a village of treehouses; one interior unit is open to the public as a museum.
What to See#
- Show Cube (visitor home): A single unit set up as a show home that is open to visitors and demonstrates the interior layout of the tilted cubic dwellings.
How to Get to Cube House#
The Cube Houses are in central Rotterdam, a 10-15 minute walk from Rotterdam Centraal station. Tram lines 21 and 24 stop at Blaak, which is immediately adjacent to the cubes. The Overblaak pedestrian tunnel and the Blaak metro/tram interchange make access easy from Rotterdam’s center.
Tips for Visiting Cube House#
- Enter the Kijk-Kubus (Show Cube) from Overblaak to see a furnished cube interior and understand how furniture fits slanted walls.
- Visit early morning or late afternoon to photograph the cubes without the overheated midday crowd and light reflected off adjacent glass towers.
- Those who dislike heights should know that the pedestrian tunnel beneath the cubes gives a good vantage without climbing staircases.
Best Time to Visit Cube House#
Best in spring or autumn to avoid summer crowds and to have clearer light for photographing the tilted geometries.
Weather & Climate near Cube House#
Cube House's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (896 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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