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Panorama of Rotterdam File 587-239-458

Rotterdam city

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structure #851138535building

The Red Apple

existing 123 m 38 floors 2008

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Architectural Height123 m
Floors38
Completion2008
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
AddressWijnbrugstraat 50-352
CityRotterdam
CountryNetherlands
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-15

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  1. Photo 977-925-276
    Photo 977-925-276
    Michiel van Dijk
  2. Photo 509-343-590
    Photo 509-343-590
    Michiel van Dijk
  3. Photo 127-959-443
    Photo 127-959-443
    Michiel van Dijk
  4. Photo 289-949-357
    Photo 289-949-357
    Michiel van Dijk
  5. Photo 363-741-067
    Photo 363-741-067
    Michiel van Dijk
  6. Photo 965-862-767
    Photo 965-862-767
    Michiel van Dijk
  7. Photo 155-287-518
    Photo 155-287-518
    Michiel van Dijk

Construction calendar

73 construction-phase photos across 2005 to 2009.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2005 1 1
2006 8 1 1 2 1 3
2007 15 1 3 1 3 1 3 2 1
2008 47 2 2 6 8 2 5 2 1 6 4 4 5
2009 2 2
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