kus&sloop
100 per cent local
One of the first projects based on an integral concept for design community and local economy was the transition of Rotterdam’s Afrikaander district into a vivid neighbourhood. Carolien Ligtenberg and her former office MEST did this by transforming the empty rooms and flats in the area into a temporary hotel: Kus&Sloop. “ The rooms and apartments were spread around the neighbourhood and changed depending on which locations were vacant.” With ‘100 per cent local’ as their credo, the hotel was deeply rooted in the spirit of the area. Different multicultural entrepreneurs took care of the breakfasts while others took visitors on a tour. This way, the hotel became part of the neighbourhood, giving its guests a most authentic stay. “Due to its great success, the developer eventually chose to make it a permanent 100 per cent local hotel, run by the community.”
One of the first projects based on an integral concept for design community and local economy was the transition of Rotterdam’s Afrikaander district into a vivid neighbourhood. Carolien Ligtenberg and her former office MEST did this by transforming the empty rooms and flats in the area into a temporary hotel: Kus&Sloop. “ The rooms and apartments were spread around the neighbourhood and changed depending on which locations were vacant.” With ‘100 per cent local’ as their credo, the hotel was deeply rooted in the spirit of the area. Different multicultural entrepreneurs took care of the breakfasts while others took visitors on a tour. This way, the hotel became part of the neighbourhood, giving its guests a most authentic stay. “Due to its great success, the developer eventually chose to make it a permanent 100 per cent local hotel, run by the community.”
