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step inside portlantis, MVRDV’s monumental exhibition center at the port of rotterdam
- Portlantis is a monumental exhibition space in Rotterdam designed by MVRDV to celebrate the city's maritime legacy and future.
- The building, which opened on March 22, 2025, serves as a museum without a collection, narrating Rotterdam's relationship with Europe's largest port.
- Portlantis was designed to integrate content and form seamlessly, offering a unique experience where the architecture itself plays a pivotal role in storytelling.
- The space functions as both an exhibition venue and a meeting point for various groups, fostering discussions and interactions.
- MVRDV's design features a stack of rotating boxes, providing different perspectives of the Port of Rotterdam on each level.
- Exhibits within Portlantis showcase the workings of the port using materials resilient to the harsh maritime environment.
- Interactive displays and workshops engage visitors on different levels, from contemporary operations to future environmental challenges.
- The top floor of Portlantis focuses on sustainability, addressing the port's transition to meet carbon neutrality targets by 2050.
- The rooftop restaurant offers panoramic views of the port, while the design encourages an open, airy experience for visitors.
- Portlantis aims to educate visitors on the port's significance and challenges, emphasizing the need for innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry.
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