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.
Cube House at a Glance#
Address: Overblaak 70, 3011 MH Rotterdam, Netherlands
Website: https://www.kubuswoning.nl/
About Cube House#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 75 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 56 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 76 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 94 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 98 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 85 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
