The Rotterdam Education and Rehabilitation centre (ROeR) combines special education, rehabilitation, work (offices), daycare, sports and parking in one single building. The ROeR accommodates four schools (primary and secondary special education) and Rijndam Rehabilitation.

Over 350 children aged 0 to 18 use the building daily for education and rehabilitation, with the goal to participating in the community as fully as possible. Education and rehabilitation play a vital role. These functions were previously dispersed and isolated. In the new building they are now spatially and organizationally intertwined.

The new building is welcoming, distinctive and vibrant. The ROeR offers a rich experience and excellent functionality, whilst fitting seamlessly in the existing residential neighbourhood. The ROeR is deliberately low-rise and fully organised at ground floor-level, with rooftop parking and prioritizing accessibility, visibility, and the experience of nature. The new building opens up to the neighbourhood and acts as a catalyst for social connection, amongst others through sports and leisure activities. The close collaboration between education and healthcare is evident in the short walking distances, shared spaces and joint organization. This results in a building which functioned from day one and contributes to an inclusive future for children with disabilities.