From the top
floors of the Statendam Building, Rotter-
dam, Penthouse Botersloot offers impressive views
across the city’s downtown and river. This penthouse
design has been undertaken by interior designer Lennart
Otte, who has taken not only the building’s porthole
motif but also the broader seafaring history of the city as
her guide. Otte felt the distinctive windows reminded her
of cruise ships and cabins, and so a luxurious maritime
theme was created. The split-level apartment uses a fres
h
white base to highlight the views and also architectura
l
features, like the black spiral staircase at its heart
.
The clean-lined, space-efficient style of a yacht – a spac
e
where everything has its place and
flow is essential –
is visible in the barely-there kitchen and super-slick
bathrooms where state-of-the-art GROHE Sensia Arena
shower toilets fit perfectly into the seamless scheme.
Subtle luxury is key, with GROHE Water Systems serving
the kitchen and GROHE Cool Sunrise gold faucets and
accessories in the bathroom.
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