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KATOENHUIS opened its doors for the first time during Open Monumentendag, with a two-day cultural programme, welcoming over 300 visitors into its former 1950 cotton warehouse.




KATOENHUIS: Built To Last 
Cultural Program

  • BUILT TO LAST — Exhibition & Showroom
    Archive presentation of the Collectie Van Bennekum in a 360º storytelling space.
    Curation: Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres.

  • HEARTSYNC — Interactive Installation
    Collective heart-rate synchronisation through sound, light and live biofeedback.
    Artist: Nino Basilashvili.

  • VR Graffiti — Art Tech Workshop
    Immersive graffiti experience in virtual reality.
    Artist: KAMELEO Art. Technology: Upscale XR.

  • Time Tripping — Video Installation
    AV projection layering the past, present and future of KATOENHUIS.
    Artist: Philip Lüschen.

  • Photo Opportunity & Guided Tours
    Architectural photography access and heritage tours of the building.




    OPEN MONUMENTENDAG is a nationwide celebration of architectural heritage across the Netherlands. For one weekend, thousands of monuments open their doors to the public, inviting visitors to step inside buildings that are often closed year-round.

    Built to Last (Gebouw(d) om te blijven) was the national theme of Open Monumentendag 2025, highlighting buildings that endure through change — structures that evolve, adapt and remain relevant across generations.

    • KATOENHUIS



    KATOENHUIS is a former cotton warehouse from 1950 in Rotterdam’s M4H Makers District.
    Today, it operates as a hub for immersive experiences (IX), art and technology. Artists, designers and studios develop and present their work here through exhibitions, events and festivals. The building connects heritage with innovation, offering space for research and experimentation while contributing to the growth of the immersive sector in the Netherlands. An initiative by CC Collective (Concrete Culture).


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    In collaboration with
    Open Monumentendag Rotterdam, Open Monumentendag & Rotterdam Street Culture Week

    Curated and Produced by
    Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres

    Supervision
    Arnold van de Water

    Exhibition Credits — Built to Last
    Curation: Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres
    Text: Katažyna Jankovska & Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres
    Graphic Design: Anastasia Kozlova
    Photography: Mar Gimeno Lumbiarres

    © 2025 KATOENHUIS | Imagining New Realities (Concrete Culture).
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