Tag: the netherlands
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NDSM (Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij) was one of the largest shipbuilding and repair companies in Europe. In NDSM, in the massive hanger called the Scheepsbouwloods, thousands of parts were fabricated for freighters, oil tankers and luxury passenger ships. When NDSM and its supporting industries closed in 1984, the surrounding neighborhoods underwent a time of…
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Once a great seafaring nation, when the shipbuilding industries declined, the Netherlands were left with large swathes of industrial land, abandoned factories and warehouses. In Amsterdam, much of this old industrial land has been sold off for housing. However, there are some motions for exploration and investigation on previous manufacturing land. We went to Amsterdam…
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The Netherlands is a small, resilient country with a willingness to dream big. Geographically low compared to sea level, over the centuries the Netherlands have reclaimed land from the North Sea and implemented a system of water management with canals, dikes and sea barriers. The Port of Rotterdam is one of the busiest ports in…
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The Van Nellefabriek is considered an icon of 20th century industrial architecture. The Van Nelle Factory (1931) embodies the spirit of the interwar period in Europe, reflecting a sense of progress and optimism with new technology, materials, and pathways of exploration. Located in Rotterdam, home of one of the busiest ports in Europe, the Van…
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