Rotterdam: The Latest Architecture and News
World Port Centre Rotterdam / Mecanoo
Hidden House / LMNL office
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Architects: LMNL office
- Area: 100 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: 13 Speciaal, Agape, Boomkwekerij Ebben, Cocoon, Conluto, +8
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Professionals: AA van Bergeijk, VIC Landscapes
Amman, Bogota, and Freetown Among the 15 Winning Cities of the 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge
Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced the 15 winning innovations of its 2021-2022 Global Mayors Challenge. Hailing from six continents, the chosen projects "seek improvements in the areas of economic recovery and inclusive growth, health and well-being, climate and environment, and gender and equality". The winning cities include Istanbul, Rotterdam, Butuan, and Wellington, and will all receive $1 million and external support to develop their programs.
9 Newly Opened Museums Enriching the Arts and Culture Scene
Last year, a series of new museums, expansions and several museum renovations have opened their doors to the public, adding a new dimension to the cultural landscape around the world. From the long-awaited re-opening of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, to Ryue Nishizawa's Jining Art Museum merging with the landscape, and MVRDV's reflective Art Depot, discover the architecture of the latest venues of art and culture.
MVRDV Exhibition Shows Behind-the-Scenes Look into the Firm's Archive and Creative Process
Hosted at the top floor of Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the “MVRDVHNI: The Living Archive” exhibition showcases 30 years of MVRDV’s work, looking into the design philosophy of each project and future visions. The exhibition, which sits right next to the firm's latest project, the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, highlights the creative process behind each project, how they were developed, and the challenges of preserving their materials and approaches for future generations.
MVRDV Highlights Once Again the Potential of Rooftops with Temporary Intervention in Rotterdam
MVRDV revealed its design for a temporary intervention that takes tourists and city dwellers on a walk across several rooftops in Rotterdam, highlighting an untapped potential for expanding the public realm. Created in collaboration with Rotterdam Rooftop Days, the project will feature an aerial bridge from the roof of The Bijenkorf department store to the top of the World Trade Centre plinth and will be available to the public from May 26 to June 24 2022, during Rotterdam Architecture Month.
The World’s First Fully Accessible Art Depot Museum is Opening to the Public
MVRDV's Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the world’s first fully accessible art depot, is opening its doors to the public this weekend. The official opening ceremony is taking place on November 5th, and the public will be able to visit from Saturday 6th of November onwards. Located at Museumpark in the center of Rotterdam, the reflective structure features exhibition halls, a rooftop garden, and a restaurant, and offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of museums, making art collections accessible to the public.
Circular Pavilion / Studio ACTE
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Architects: Studio ACTE
- Area: 13 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: BC materials, Burmaan
Port Pavilion Rotterdam / MoederscheimMoonen Architects
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Architects: MoederscheimMoonen Architects
- Area: 1400 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: Bertens Bouw, Nelissen Ingenieursbureau, IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs
Villa West / MASA
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Architects: MASA
- Area: 708 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Brak & Eijlers, dEP de Sfeerontwerpers, IJsselstijn Electrical Engineering
A Public Park in a Former Quarry in Australia and A Garden Bridge in China: 10 Unbuilt Public Spaces and Buildings Submitted to Archdaily
This week's curated selection of Best Unbuilt Architecture highlights public spaces and buildings submitted by the ArchDaily Community. From bridges to squares, from parks to markets and train stations, this article explores the various kinds of public infrastructure that support the urban fabric, showcasing distinct approaches worldwide.
Featuring a bridge that doubles as a garden in China, the redevelopment of public spaces to meet contemporary needs in Montenegro and the Czech Republic, or a pier park in New York, the round-up spans various scales, from single architectural objects to urban strategies, to masterplans. The following projects reveal the ideas that shape public spaces and amenities in different contexts, illustrating diverse approaches towards what constitutes the backbone of the urban fabric.
Future-Proofing Cities Against Climate Change
Recent extreme weather events and the acceleration of climate change, paired with decarbonization efforts that are not on track, make climate-related disruption unavoidable for urban environments, raising the issue of climate-risk adaptation. Moving past what can be done to prevent climate change, there is a strong imperative to develop strategies to prepare urban environments to cope with inevitable challenges such as sea-level rise, floods, water scarcity or extreme heat. The following discusses how cities can build resilience and adapt to undergoing and expected future climate threats.
We Already Have Viable Models for Quality Affordable Housing
This article was originally published on Common Edge.
In this week's reprint, author Walter Jaegerhaus explores the U.S. housing challenge, drawing a timeline of the evolution of different architectural solutions, from around the world. Seeking to "inspire designers today to create new housing options", and hoping "that the U.S can again embrace its experimental origins and try out new ideas and methods", the article highlights examples from Europe and the Americas.
MVRDV Designs Harbour Experience Centre for the Port of Rotterdam
MVRDV has revealed the design of an exhibition and visitor centre for the Port of Rotterdam, which would tell the story of Europe’s largest port. Scheduled to open in 2024, The Harbour Experience Centre features a stack of five rotated exhibition spaces framing views of the surroundings, and outdoor staircases wrapped around the structure provide visitors with a route up the various terraces and to the rooftop. The project is the successor of FutureLand, a temporary information centre from 2009, whose success prompted the creation of a permanent exhibition.
The Splash Installation / Arttenders
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Architects: Arttenders
- Area: 300 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: EPS 200 Tempex
"Let's Change the Culture of Construction": Creating New Ways of Building with Superuse Studios
Like natural systems, great architecture is the product of circular processes. For Jan Jongert, a founding partner and architect at Superuse Studios, sustainable design is rooted in a continuous cycle of creation and recreation, use and reuse. Viewing re-use as a circular design strategy, the studio is developing strategies for cities to connect different flows and integrate these systems into the existing urban environment.
Mecanoo Designs New Scenic Maritime Center for Rotterdam
Architecture and design practice Mecanoo has created a new vision for an iconic Maritime Center along the Rijnhaven in Rotterdam. Located in the middle of the water, the project includes an undulating, organic building form made to contrast with the industrial nature of the surrounding port. Partly underwater, the design features a triple helix and is made as a place for maritime entrepreneurs, science and culture.
Fenix I Warehouse Renovation / Mei architects and planners
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Architects: Mei architects and planners
- Area: 23000 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Reynaers Aluminium, Schöck, Adobe, Forster, +8