Mist - FEEC (UF 95)
Netherlands, Zuid Holland, Rotterdam, Kop van Zuid, Rijnhaven, Floating Expertise and Exhibition Centre, Mist (uncut)
This floating structure really comes into its own in the mist. It's "the recently opened Floating Expertise and Exhibition Centre. It consists of three semi-transparent domes of respectively 18. 5, 20 and 24 meter in diameter. In total, they cover a surface of about 1000 square meters. The building has been built in one of the city harbours of Rotterdam and is now located in the ’Rijnhaven’. The Pavilion is accessible for professionals on request and will be opened on a regular base for Rotterdam citizens as well.
The building has been developed by the architect groups Deltasync and Public Domain Architects.
Why has it been built ?
A large part of the Netherlands is situated below sea level. Over the last 150 years, the Dutch people have conquered the sea to develop new land (‘polders’) and protect them with dikes and extensive water pump systems. Raising sea levels and intensified storms lead to reinforcement of existing water management structures.
Every strip of land ánd every strip of water is precious in a highly dense country like The Netherlands. The Task Force ‘Rotterdam Climate Initiative’ has been established to study building constructions in areas outside the dikes. The floating pavilion is the first result.
Important objectives of the new Pavilion are to showcase ways to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, in line with the Rotterdam Municipality objectives of 50% CO2 emission reduction by 50% by 2020 "
(Source: The Green Take )
#95 of the Urban Frontiers set.
Mist - FEEC (UF 95)
Netherlands, Zuid Holland, Rotterdam, Kop van Zuid, Rijnhaven, Floating Expertise and Exhibition Centre, Mist (uncut)
This floating structure really comes into its own in the mist. It's "the recently opened Floating Expertise and Exhibition Centre. It consists of three semi-transparent domes of respectively 18. 5, 20 and 24 meter in diameter. In total, they cover a surface of about 1000 square meters. The building has been built in one of the city harbours of Rotterdam and is now located in the ’Rijnhaven’. The Pavilion is accessible for professionals on request and will be opened on a regular base for Rotterdam citizens as well.
The building has been developed by the architect groups Deltasync and Public Domain Architects.
Why has it been built ?
A large part of the Netherlands is situated below sea level. Over the last 150 years, the Dutch people have conquered the sea to develop new land (‘polders’) and protect them with dikes and extensive water pump systems. Raising sea levels and intensified storms lead to reinforcement of existing water management structures.
Every strip of land ánd every strip of water is precious in a highly dense country like The Netherlands. The Task Force ‘Rotterdam Climate Initiative’ has been established to study building constructions in areas outside the dikes. The floating pavilion is the first result.
Important objectives of the new Pavilion are to showcase ways to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, in line with the Rotterdam Municipality objectives of 50% CO2 emission reduction by 50% by 2020 "
(Source: The Green Take )
#95 of the Urban Frontiers set.