Dating from 1937, the derelict building, a former glass factory located near the Rotterdam harbour and 10 minutes from the Erasmusbrug, was about to be demolished until it caught Roosegaarde?s eye. 

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Architects: Studio Roosegaarde

Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Architect In Charge: Daan Roosegaarde

Area: 1000.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Willem de Kam

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Dating from 1937, the derelict building, a former glass factory located near the Rotterdam harbour and 10 minutes from the Erasmusbrug, was about to be demolished until it caught Roosegaarde?s eye. 

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Floor Plan

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The building of more than 1000m2 was renovated over the last year by Roosegaarde and his team of designers and engineers. Inspired by Roosegaarde?s fascination for the Dutch skies, its new design opens up the space to Dutch light to fully soak into its magic, transforming it into the dream lab of the 21st century. The main artery of the building is used for the building of prototypes and visible from the above offices and balconies at any time of the day.

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The building?s main centre stage is malleable to its dream functions such as open lab sessions and educational activities. Special feat...