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    ROTTERDAM RISING

    Apr 01, 2019 3 minutes
    BY CHRIS SCHALKX

    , and it’s not just the local coffee roasters or beer makers. There is an unbridled sense of creativity manifesting itself in all corners of town. Ravaged by German bombers during World War II, this resilient port city has been likened to Berlin for its ascendant, avant-garde vibe. It isn’t solely because Rotterdam is home to a high-profile film festival, Rem Koolhaas’ heavyweight design firm OMA, and an impressive lineup of architectural showpieces like the yellow Cube Houses and horseshoe-shaped Markthal—its denizens are breathing new life into

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