Markthal is a horse shoe shaped residential and commercial building in central Rotterdam. The structure has 228 apartments and 1,200 below-ground parking spaces. The central market hall offers almost 100 food stalls and shops the market hall under a 40-metre-tall arch decorated with a large mural, Cornucopia, by artists Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1000/00/00 | During the excavation of the Markthal, a C10 farm from the village of Rotta is unearth 7 metres under the ground. The medieval artifacts are exhibited next to the central staircases underneath the Markthal. | |||||
| 1270/00/00 | The river Rotte is dammed and a small fishing village supports trade and shipping. Remains discovered during the construction of the Market Hall are displayed near to the central staircases underneath the Markthal. | |||||
| 2014/00/00 | MVRDV | Architect | The Markthal, a sustainable combination of food, leisure, living and parking opens in Rotterdam. |
| Particulars for Markthal Rotterdam: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Design | Decorative Arts |
| Historic Use | Multiple dwelling |
| Art Type | Mural |
| Art Movement | Postmodern |
| Historic Use | Restaurant |
| Historic Use | Retail shop |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
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