City Without Fear of Heights: The Development of a European High-Rise Typology

A complete overview of the rich history of high-rise construction in RotterdamRotterdam is a city known for its high-rises, dating back as far as 1898 with Het Witte Huis, which, at 43m, was considered Europe's tallest office building at the time. This volume reviews the past century of high-rise construction in Rotterdam, taking stock of an ever-growing skyline.