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Harbour Experience Center in the Port of Rotterdam
24 Oct 2021
Architects: Kossmanndejong and MVRDV
Location: Rotterdam, Holland

Harbour Experience Center, Rotterdam
The Harbour Experience Center (HEC) is located in a beautiful location – on the border of land and sea. At the end of the Amaliahaven, near the current recreational beach of Maasvlakte 2. The building has been designed by MVRDV architects. Kossmanndejong contributed to the overal concept and will design the exhibitions, experience, and interior. The HEC is expected to open its doors in the first half of 2024.

Permanent accommodation

The HEC will be the successor to FutureLand, which was opened in 2009 as a temporary information center about the construction of Maasvlakte 2. Since then, Futureland has considerably broadened its stories about the port of Rotterdam. From its opening, the
center proved to be a success with more than 100,000 visitors a year. Because this temporary building is coming to an end, the Port Authority needs permanent accommodation. The new building will become a place that is surprising and informative for the general public as well as representative and inspiring for companies and stakeholders.

Stronger together

Kossmanndejong, in collaboration with the Port Authority, has developed a concept with both a public function and a professional meeting place. The port...