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Koen Olthuis – Talk to Al Jazeera

Koen Olthuis: Why the future of cities may be floating

Can floating cities protect from rising seas? Architect Koen Olthuis says it’s time to live with water, not fight it.

As climate change pushes sea levels higher, Dutch architect Koen Olthuis says the answer isn’t higher dikes – it’s floating cities. From luxury homes in the Netherlands to sustainable floating schools in slums and entire island communities in the Maldives, his vision blends architecture and adaptation. But can floating design truly offer an inclusive solution – or will only the wealthy stay dry? In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, Olthuis explains why living on water may be the only way forward.

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Koen Olthuis Talk to Al Jazeera

Floating Theater Lyon

Discover the captivating video presentation of L’île Ô, Europe’s first floating theater in Lyon. Constructed with sustainable materials, this architectural marvel showcases the beauty of wood and reflects Lyon’s cultural and environmental dynamism. Experience state-of-the-art performance halls, versatile modular spaces, and a breathtaking rooftop with panoramic views. Join us on this extraordinary journey of creativity and inspiration. Watch the video now!

Planet E – Floating Cities

Sea levels are rising due to climate change. Many coastal cities are at growing risk of flooding. Architects are trying to react to this development with new ideas, such as floating cities. Architect Koen Olthuis of Waterstudio is constructing a floating city in the Maldives, sustainably cooled with sea water.

Nippon TV Japan – Future Floating City

Save the crisis of submergence! “Future Floating City” Floating on the Sea – Featuring Maldives Floating City

Radio NPO1 – Het woningtekort vraagt om creatieve oplossingen

Het woningtekort vraagt om creatieve oplossingen. “Kleine creatieve oplossingen zetten geen zoden aan de dijk, we moeten over de dijk het water op!”

The housing shortage demands creative solutions. “Small creative solutions won’t make a significant impact, we need to go over the dike and onto the water!”

CNN – A floating city in the Maldives begins to take shape

CNN A city is rising from the waters of the Indian Ocean. In a turquoise lagoon, just 10 minutes by boat from Male, the Maldivian capital, a floating city, big enough to house 20,000 people, is being constructed.

Designed in a pattern similar to brain coral, the city will consist of 5,000 floating units including houses, restaurants, shops and schools, with canals running in between. The first units will be unveiled this month, with residents starting to move in early 2024, and the whole city is due to be completed by 2027.

VRT – Belgium TV -Maldives Floating City

Over Water – MAX – Bouwen op het water

Aflevering Bouwen op het water en waterzuivering

Hoe kan de woningnood worden aangepakt en hoe kan er gebouwd worden zonder het milieu te belasten? Architect Koen ontwerpt huizen die drijven op water, maar ook complete steden op het water. Hij legt Elles uit hoe, en laat zien waar dit nu al gerealiseerd wordt. Vroeger ging je naar de wc, je trok door en via het riool kwam de boodschap terecht in de zee, enkele kilometers uit de kust. Met het groeiende aantal inwoners in ons land en de huidige klimaatproblematiek is dat geen optie meer. Elles bezoekt een rioolwaterzuivering.

Episode Building on Water and Water Purification

How can the housing shortage be addressed, and how can construction be done without harming the environment? Architect Koen designs houses that float on water, as well as entire cities on the water. He explains to Elles how this is done and shows her where it is already being implemented. In the past, when you used the toilet, you would flush, and the waste would end up in the sea, several kilometers off the coast, through the sewage system. With the growing number of inhabitants in our country and the current climate issues, that is no longer an option. Elles visits a sewage treatment plant.

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