Rotterdam greenlights major new office building

The city of Rotterdam has approved the Bluezone Offices, a 47,000-sq-m development that its architect MVRDV says is the biggest commercial building currently set for construction in the Netherlands. The… The post Rotterdam greenlights major new office building appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Saxophone-shaped building going up in Rotterdam

Construction has begun on The Sax, a saxophone-shaped residential development in Rotterdam, touted as the Netherlands’ “most densely occupied area” by architect MVRDV. The Sax will have 916 apartments across… The post Saxophone-shaped building going up in Rotterdam appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Floating timber neighbourhood proposed for Rotterdam

Danish maritime architect Mast and construction company BIK bouw are proposing to build a floating neighbourhood at a disused dock in the centre of Rotterdam. The plan for the Spoorweghaven… The post Floating timber neighbourhood proposed for Rotterdam appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Rotating exhibition centre hopes to revigorate Rotterdam’s port

Dutch architect MVRDV has announced that Portlantis, a 3,500 sq m exhibition centre that showcases the work of the Port of Rotterdam, has been completed. The building is formed from… The post Rotating exhibition centre hopes to revigorate Rotterdam’s port appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Mad Architects’ migrant art museum to open in Rotterdam in May 

Beijing-based Mad Architects has announced that its design for the Fenix Museum of Migration in Rotterdam will shortly open to the public. Commissioned by the Droom en Daad (Dreams Come… The post Mad Architects’ migrant art museum to open in Rotterdam in May  appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Tomorrow's Build - The $31BN Seawall to Save The Texas Coast 06122022

Inspired by the Rotterdam flood defences, a new flood defence is being proposed at Galveston, Texas. It is expected to take 18 years to build at a cost of $31bn

UNEP - District Energy - A Case study of Floating Office in Rotterdam 25112022

Floating Office Rotterdam is the largest floating office in the world. Off-grid and carbon-neutral, it floats if water levels rise due to climate change. The heat pump with surface water heat exchange is one of the innovations that showcases the building’s mission for climate change

Bloomberg Quicktake - How Rotterdam's Flood Defenses Could Help Save Us All 09092021

Climate change is increasingly threatening cities with catastrophic flooding. Many are now looking to Rotterdam, and its long history of innovation when it comes to holding water at bay.