Opened on September 6, 2021, the World’s Largest Floating Office is a striking achievement.
Located in the Rijnhaven harbor basin, the Floating Office is 38,000 square feet and built entirely of wood, reusable and recyclable materials. On the roof are located 900 m2 of solar panels and there is a herb garden that attracts all kinds of insects. Water from the Rijnhaven will be used for the cooling of the building.
Structurally, it’s made from prefabricated timber and rests on top of 15 custom-made concrete pontoons which are anchored together to create a solid floating base.
Moreover, the building is completely modular, self-sufficient and circular and can be dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere.
The building is home to the headquarters of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), an international think tank for climate issues and an initiative of various countries and the World Bank. It will also host a restaurant with a terrace.
The Floating Office is the brainchild of Architect Nanne de Ru, co-founder of Red Company and Powerhouse Company, jointly responsible for the project.
Floating Office Rotterdam
https://www.powerhouse-company.com/for-office
Address:
Floating Office Rotterdam
Antoine Platekade 1006
3072 ME Rotterdam
Netherlands
