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THE WORLD’S FIRST FLOATING TIMBER TOWER

By Material District
2020.Jan.01

Dutch architectural studio Waterstudio designed a 40 metre tall floating tower made of CLT for the city of Rotterdam (NL).

CLT, which stands for Cross Laminated Timber, is a sustainable up and coming material in architecture. Wood is a renewable resource, and by turning it into CLT, even wood that is less suitable for construction, like softwoods, can be turned into buildings. This way, lighter constructions can be built than with for instance steel or concrete, making it especially suitable for floating architecture.

The design of the tower is compared to a sheet of paper that is pushed together so that a tower appears. The white sheet is floating above the water on a transparent layer with vegetation. It is hold in place by a wooden structure of V-shaped columns. The tower is pushed up asymmetric from the deck, which creates an opening in the middle of the building. This opening functions as an atrium on the lower level, to provide light and a spacious feeling.

The foundation of the building consists of three concrete barges, The tower itself will be constructed in three parts on a wharf and assembled on site.

The main function of the tower is to accommodate offices. However, the ground floor forms a mix-use public layer, just above the water level. It is designed as a public green park.

Located in the harbour of Rotterdam, the FloatingTimberTower uses as little energy as possible. The building runs on solar power and reuses heat produced by the structure itself or extracted from the surrounding water.

Architect: Koen Olthuis – Waterstudio.NL
Concept developer: VORM

 

Pływająca wieża z drewna

By Sztuka Architektury
ABC Australia
2019.Dec.13

 

Pracownia Waterstudio stworzyła projekt architektoniczny wysokiego na 40 metrów budynku z drewna. Nie byłoby w tym może nic niezwykłego, gdyby nie fakt, że w zamierzeniu architektów ów budynek ma… pływać po wodzie.

 

Projekt architektoniczny Floating Timber Tower
Projekt architektoniczny Floating Timber Tower

Nietypowa architektura z drewna

Pływająca wieża z drewna – to budynek biurowy, zaprojektowany dla bardzo konkretnej lokalizacji. Autorzy projektu architektonicznego widzą go pływającego po zatokach i kanałach Rotterdamu. Drewniany budynek powstał we współpracy z gotową sfinansować jego budowę firmą deweloperską oraz z pracownią inżynieryjną  Hercules Floating Concrete, zajmującą się tworzeniem konstrukcji dla pływających obiektów architektonicznych.

Projekt architektoniczny Floating Timber Tower
Projekt architektoniczny Floating Timber Tower
Mimo że w Holandii pływające domy nie są niczym niezwykłym – wszak kraj ów jest wyjątkowo bogato wyposażony w rzeki, kanały i różnego rodzaju akweny – wysoki aż na 40 metrów drewniany budynek, który także miałby zostać zbudowany na wodzie okazał się wyjątkowo oryginalnym pomysłem. Tym bardziej ekscytującym, że w swoim projekcie architektonicznym autorzy uwzględnili nie tylko powierzchnie biurowe, ale i taras widokowy, restaurację oraz nawet zieloną przestrzeń publiczną!

Projekt architektoniczny Floating Timber Tower
Projekt architektoniczny Floating Timber Tower

Zobacz bardzo oryginalny projekt architektoniczny

Autorzy tego projektu architektonicznego, pracownia Waterstudio, pływającą wieżę chcą zbudować z drewna klejonego krzyżowo (cross-laminated timber, CLT). Są przekonani, że to materiał przyszłości – ekologiczny, wytrzymały, elastyczny, uniwersalny i w pełni bezpieczny. Ma także tę zaletę, że jest bardzo lekki – dlatego właśnie doskonale nadaje się także do budowania z niego obiektów pływających.

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Rotterdam ospiterà il primo grattacielo galleggiante al mondo in legno

By Tommaso Tautonico
InfoBuild
2019.Dec.05

 

Rotterdam is getting a new FLOATING wooden tower

By Ailish Lalor
Dutch Review
2019.Nov.22

Rotterdam’s already-iconic cityscape will be getting a new addition in the form of a floating wooden tower. The building is designed by renowned architects Waterstudio, who have produced stunning floating buildings before.

How will the building float?

Now, you might be wondering how a solid building can float on water. The answer is deceptively simple: instead of its bulk being made out of concrete (which is, of course, very heavy) the new tower will be made mostly from wood. To be precise, it will be constructed using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), a material that Waterstudio has prior experience with.  Not only does this mean that the 130-foot-tall building will be light, it also means that it will be made out of a renewable resource. It will be a beautiful, environmentally-friendly addition to Rotterdam’s skyline.

The interior of the new tower. Image: Architect Koen Olthuis/ Waterstudio.NL

Plants, natural light, and a really cool shape

The wooden tower will mostly function as office space, but some areas of it will be open to the public, including a restaurant and a courtyard, according to Inhabitat. There will be plenty of greenery inside, which makes the plant-lovers among us very happy. A large expanse of glass will cover both sides of the building, allowing lots of natural light inside (which we need, with the everlasting grey of Dutch weather). According to Koen Olthuis, the leader of the firm, the design of the tower resembles a sheet of paper, whose edges have been pushed together to create a hill-shape in the middle.

Показаха първият в света плаващ небостъргач от дърво

By 1 Kam 1
2019.Nov.19

Базираната в Амстердам дизайнерска фирма Waterstudio вече е добре известна с невероятната си плаваща архитектура, но продължава да се развива в света на иновативния дизайн. Сега фирмата, ръководена от Koen Olthuis, разкри първият в света плаващ небостъргач от дървен материал. Планирана за водите на Ротердам, сградата е изградена от CLT и ще разполага с офис пространство, обществен зелен парк и ресторант с тераса.

40-метровият небостъргач ще бъде направена от напречно ламиниран дървен материал, което прави конструкцията много по-лека от бетона. Освен това работата със CLT означава, че сградата ще бъде направена с възобновяем ресурс, осигурявайки на град Ротердам авангардна устойчива забележителност. Кулата също ще използва големи стъклени пространства, за да допусне много естествена светлина в интериора. Обилна растителност, включително  градини засадени със зеленчуци, ще се намира в цялата сграда – отвътре и отвън.

Според Олтюс дизайнът на сградата е близък до лист хартия, който е прегънат, докато в средата се образува кула. Основата на кулата е разположена върху равна платформа, която ще бъде покрита в растителност. Издигайки се от палубата, фасадата на небостъргача е белязана от поредица от V-образни колони. Отвътре просторен атриум ще бъде залят с естествена светлина.

Въпреки че кулата ще се използва главно като офис пространство, има няколко зони, предвидени за обществено ползване. С офиси, разположени на горните етажи, долните етажи и основната палуба ще разполагат с няколко обществено достъпни пространства като галерия и кафе бар. Също на долната палуба, ресторантът ще разполага с красива тераса, която осигурява зашеметяваща гледка към пристанището. За допълнително пространство, буйният, зелен двор ще позволи на работниците и посетителите да се насладят на чист въздух де. Тази зона е проектирана да бъде гъвкаво пространство с различни функции и за събития, случващи се през цялата година.

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Architettura in legno: a Rotterdam una torre unica

By Alessandro Schietti
Lignius
2019.Nov.19

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Lo studio olandese Waterstudio ha adottato da anni la “mentalità del legno”, approfondendo l’uso del legno lamellare incrociato in una particolare situazione

L’architettura in legno si sta spingendo oltre ogni limite. Un esempio arriva da Rotterdam, grazie a uno studio olandese, Waterstudio, che ha progettato una torre unica al mondo. Cosa la rende diversa dalle altre? Andiamo a scoprirlo.

Waterstudio ha adottato da anni la “mentalità del legno”, approfondendo in particolare l’uso del legno lamellare incrociato nelle strutture galleggianti.

Da questo know-how nasce la prima, unica e innovativa torre galleggiante in legno. Si tratta di una struttura alta 40 metri che accoglierà uffici, realizzata in collaborazione con Hercules Floating Concrete presentata al MIPIM 2019, il più grande evento mondiale dedicato al real estate.

Perché una torre galleggiante in legno lamellare incrociato?

Innanzitutto, i prodotti in legno massiccio possono essere pre-assemblati. Poi, le costruzioni in legno lamellare sono più leggere delle strutture in cemento. Il legno, inoltre, è una risorsa rinnovabile, può assorbire le tensioni ed è un materiale molto duttile.

La torre di Rotterdam, dunque, potrebbe davvero fare scuola per quanto riguarda le strutture galleggianti.

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Waterstudio unveils the world’s first floating timber tower

By Nicole Jewell
Inhabitat
2019.Nov.14

Amsterdam-based design firm Waterstudio is already well-known for its incredible floating architecture, but it continues to break ground in the world of innovative design. Now, the firm, which is led by Koen Olthuis, has unveiled the world’s first floating timber tower. Slated for the waters of Rotterdam, the tower is made out of CLT and will house office space, a public green park and a restaurant with a terrace.

rendering of large interior atrium

Waterstudio’s most recent project is a contemporary take on floating architecture. The 130-foot-tall tower will be made out of cross-laminated timber, making the structure much lighter than concrete builds. Additionally, working with CLT means the building will be made with a renewable resource, providing the city of Rotterdam with a cutting-edge sustainable landmark. The tower will also make use of large expanses of glass to let plenty of natural light into the interior. Abundant vegetation, including pocket gardens planted with vegetables, will be found throughout the tower — inside and out.

rendering of people walking through an indoor space with large trees

rendering of a restaurant setting with city views

walkway over water

floating tower in the evening

Although the tower will be mainly used as office space, there are several areas slated for the public. With offices located on the upper floors, the lower floors and main deck will house several publicly accessible spaces, such as a gallery and a coffee bar. Also on the lower deck, a restaurant will feature a beautiful terrace that provides stunning views of the harbor. For additional space, a lush, green courtyard will let workers and visitors enjoy fresh air day or night. This area is designed to be a flexible space for various functions and events happening year-round.

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