The low-rise of the current fair complex was designed by architect Jan Frederik Staal with interiors by Margaret Staal-Kropholler and was built between 1936 and 1940.

In the Rotterdam Blitz on 14 May 1940 the exhibition centre took a number of hits, but the damage could be repaired quickly.

This building with many features included not only many trade fairs but also shops, conference rooms, a bar and offices.

There are many business people their daily lunch in the restaurant on the second floor, or in summer on the terrace below and to the Coolsingel Beursplein.

The Beurs-WTC is easily accessible by public transport, metro station Beurs the front door.