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Blue21 joins new floating housing demonstration project in Gouda
Protecting Curaçao’s coast Floating Housing Pilot in Gouda Blue21 is contributing specialist engineering expertise to a new TKI Bouw en Techniek project led by Domera in Gouda. The project centres on a full-scale demonstration model consisting of modular floating housing and adjoining floating infrastructure. Its aim is to develop practical
Floating breakwaters for a more resilient Curaçao coastline
Protecting Curaçao’s coast From concept to feasibility Could floating breakwaters become part of Curaçao’s future coastal-protection strategy? Over the past months, Blue21 has explored this question through a feasibility study for a floating breakwater at Marie Pampoen. The project combined hydrodynamic modelling, preliminary engineering, environmental assessment, economic analysis and
Floating Breakwaters for coastal erosion control in Curaçao
Protecting Curaçao’s coast Where engineering meets ecosystems Curaçao’s beautiful coastlines are under threat from coastal erosion. With steep coral terraces that drop rapidly into the deep ocean, traditional coastal defenses, like a rock or concrete sea wall combined with sand nourishment, often falls short. In some cases, they can even
Innovation Cubes Showcase Delft’s ‘Just Do It’ Mindset
Delft Verbindt 2025 More than 300 participants at Delft Verbindt 2025, where bold ideas moved closer to actions The 2025 edition of Delft Verbindt 2025 brought together over 300 participants from across Delft’s innovation ecosystem, reinforcing a shared focus on turning ambition into action. Hosted by family-owned engineering company Octatube,
Season’s Greetings for the Holiday Period
Season’s Greetings A message of thanks and best wishes from Blue21 Group As the year draws to a close, the Blue21 Group extends its season’s greetings to partners, collaborators, supporters, and friends around the world. The message is shared on behalf of the Blue21 Group, including Blue21 Consulting B.V., Square Floating
Belize city floating boardwalk project
Belize City Floating Boardwalk Blue21 presents to city leadership, confirming viability of a climate-resilient waterfront project The proposed Floating Boardwalk in Belize City has advanced to its next phase following the successful completion and presentation of a preliminary design and feasibility study.
Blue21 Announces Internship Opportunity in Coastal Engineering
MSc Internship on Floating Breakwater Feasibility Study Delft Netherlands Blue21 has opened an internship position for MSc engineering students to contribute to a feasibility study on an innovative floating breakwater system aimed at protecting nourished shorelines in Curaçao. The internship is open to students in hydraulic, coastal, or civil engineering
Bluelands and OPPY International Win Franco-Dutch Business Award
Franco-Dutch Business Awards 2025 Honoured with the Coup de Cœur du Jury award Bluelands B.V., a spinoff of Blue21, has been awarded the Coup de Cœur du Jury at the Franco-Dutch Business Awards 2025, together with its French partner OPPY International. The award, presented by the French Chamber of Commerce
Blue21 at Smart City Expo World Congress
Smart City Expo World Congress Floating Infrastructure for Climate Resilience Showcased in Barcelona Blue21 presented the Belize City Floating Boardwalk Feasibility Project at the Smart City Expo World Congress, highlighting the role of floating infrastructure in climate resilience and coastal adaptation. The project was presented by Blue21 Senior Business Developer
Blue21 Group meets in Waterland to align on future strategy
Strategy days 2025 The annual strategy day focused on collaboration, and the future of sustainable living on water Blue21 Group brought its team together in the municipality of Waterland for its 2025 Strategy Day, reflecting on progress and aligning on the organisation’s long-term direction. The session provided an opportunity to
Dutch MP Robert van Asten visits Blue21 to explore the future of floating cities
Parliamentary Visit to our office The role of floating construction in addressing housing shortage and climate adaptation Robert van Asten, Member of the Dutch House of Representatives for D66, visited Blue21 in Delft for an in-depth discussion on floating urban development and its potential to address future spatial and climate
Blue21 contributes to the new book on Large-scale floating solutions
New book on large-scale floating solutions Blue21 contributes to Large Floating Solutions Blue21 has contributed to the newly released book Large Floating Solutions, published by Springer in 2025. The volume explores the design, construction, governance, and legal frameworks of large-scale floating developments and buoyant urbanism. Blue21 Co-founder and Managing Director
Our spin-off Bluelands B.V.: Smart Floating Foundations, Open for Investment
What Makes Bluelands Technology So Smart? A game-changing floating foundation system for affordable housing At Blue21, we’re always asking: how can we go beyond today’s limitations in floating development? In many projects today, concrete barges remain the go-to solution — but they come with significant limitations: They must be produced
Blue21 at the Het Waterbouwdispuut Symposium
Het Waterbouwdispuut Symposium floating urbanism as a scalable solution for climate adaptation and sustainable development at the Het Waterbouwdispuut Symposium at Delft University of Technology, the next generation of hydraulic engineers gathered to explore how we shape water-resilient cities in the face of climate change, land subsidence, and rapid urbanization.
A Floating Boardwalk for Belize City
Pioneering Resilience: A Floating Boardwalk for Belize City A visionary collaboration to strengthen waterfront resilience, enhance public space, and promote climate adaptation through floating infrastructure. Belize City is embarking on an ambitious and innovative project: the creation of a floating boardwalk along its waterfront. A world-first that reimagines how coastal
Blue21 on the Constructive Voices Podcast
From Fighting Water to Living on It Tune into this fascinating podcast We are pleased to share that Blue21 co-founder, Rutger de Graaf, was recently featured on the award-nominated podcast Constructive Voices, hosted by Jackie De Burca. In this insightful episode, Rutger discusses how Blue21 is addressing the urgent challenges
Turning the tide: Wrapping up the Initiative Phase of your floating development
Wrapping Up the Initiative Phase of Your Floating Project Project Organization and Investment Proposal The idea of floating cities and buildings isn’t just a futuristic concept; it’s a solution for today’s challenges. And you’ve already got the vision. You see the future in floating cities and buildings, spaces that rise
Concept to reality: Navigating the path to floating success
Concept to reality Turning Floating Ideas into Sustainable, Viable Projects Transforming a bold idea into something truly groundbreaking requires more than inspiration, it takes careful planning, expert insight, and a deep understanding of key factors. For floating developments, this could mean envisioning energy-efficient communities on water or redefining urban waterfronts.
Celebrating 10 Years of Blue21
A Decade of Innovations Celebrating 10 Years of Pioneering Floating Urban Development Today marks a momentous milestone in Blue21’s journey: our 10th anniversary of revolutionizing floating urban development on water. For a decade, we’ve been at the forefront of creating innovative floating solutions that are reshaping the future of sustainable
Turning vision into reality: the next critical steps in floating development
Turning vision into reality Τhe next critical steps in floating development Every great idea starts with a spark; a vision, a dream, a glimpse of something extraordinary. But transforming that vision into reality is never just about passion alone; it requires planning, expertise, and a thoughtful, step-by-step approach. At Blue21,
🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Blue21!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Blue21! 💫 Happy Holidays! This year has been an exciting and transformative period for us at Blue21. We’ve laid a stronger foundation to support our mission of scaling up climate-resilient floating technology globally. Our unique integrative approach—combining cutting-edge technology, social acceptance, and ecological impact—has
Redefining Urban Spaces: Our PechaKucha pitch on Floating Solutions available on Vimeo
Floating Solutions for Everyone, Everywhere We’re excited to share our recent PechaKucha pitch that showcases how Blue21 is transforming the challenges of climate change and land scarcity into innovative solutions. Our journey since 2006 has been about more than just floating structures. It’s about creating resilient, sustainable communities that work
Blue21 at the World Conference on Floating Solutions 2024
Blue21 at the World Conference on Floating Solutions Blue21 Showcases Groundbreaking Research and Expertise in the Global Arena Blue21 made significant waves at this year’s World Conference on Floating Solutions in Hong Kong, bringing cutting-edge research and passionate expertise to the global stage. Our team, co-founder Rutger de Graaf, Head
Bridging Borders, Floating Solutions: Blue21’s Global Innovation Journey
Bridging Borders, Floating Solutions Blue21's Global Innovation Journey Last Friday, our colleague, Fen-Yu (Vicky) Lin, had the honor of presenting our innovative floating solutions to a distinguished delegation from the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council, led by Ada Lam. Vicky joined forces with top industry experts including Arnoud Passenier (Ministerie
Arnoud Molenaar Joins Square Floating City as Global Director
Pioneering Urban Resilience Arnoud Molenaar Joins Square Floating City as Global Director We are thrilled to announce that Arnoud Molenaar has been appointed as the Global Director of Resilience and Partnerships at the Square Floating City company in Delft! 🎉 Arnoud will lead our efforts to advance global urban resilience and foster impactful partnerships, with a special focus on innovative
Transform Your Floating Dream Into Reality with Our Guidance
The spark of an idea: From vision to expert guidance Have you ever envisioned a world where cities float on water, transforming urban living into something extraordinary? Imagine standing on the shore, gazing out at the endless horizon, and thinking about how this vast expanse of water could be harnessed
Inauguration Party of the Extension of our Floating Office
INAUGURATION PARTY Extension of our floating office Blue21 & Oppy International On 10th of October, we celebrated the opening of the extension of our floating office!Organized by our partners OPPY International 🐙, the event showcased their modular building system on our floating platform at The Green Village. By reusing materials
The recording of our HydroMEC+ webinar is now available on Vimeo
The recording of our HydroMEC+ webinar is now available on Vimeo 🔎 Whether you’re assessing the need for a breakwater, determining material requirements, or analyzing structural stability of your floating projects, Blue21 team can assist using HydroMEC+ and provides you with comprehensive insights and recommendations to guide your project to
An interview with engineer and entrepreneur Rutger de Graaf about the added value of floating construction
The added value of floating construction 🌊 ‘Floating construction fits well with water and soil control’ 🌊 💡 Nationaal Deltaprogramma Deltanieuws interviewed our co-founder Rutger de Graaf – “how floating construction can contribute to ‘water and soil steering’”. 🗨 The interview covered critical topics such as safety, social acceptance, water
Come to study afloat!
COME TO STYDY AFLOAT Experience a Unique Way of Working and Studying! Escape the hustle and bustle of university life and find serenity at our floating office, designed by OPPY International and us. Perfect for 2-5 people, our space offers a peaceful environment to focus and immerse yourself in a
Annual Strategy Session
Blue21 Annual Strategy day Shaping strategies towards a sustainable floating future Earlier this month the Blue21 core team came together for a two-day strategy session in the serene Zeeland. We took the time to reflect on our current strategies and approaches to building a resilient and sustainable future on the
Inspire the next generation today – Blue21 guest lecture at TU Delft
On June 7, Dr. Ir. Rui Gomes, Maritime Engineer and the Head of Blue21 Engineering, delivered an insightful guest lecture on floating structures to MSc students at Delft University of Technology.
Dive into the future with HydroMEC+: join our free webinar
Dive into the future with HydroMEC+ Join our free webinar At Blue21, we are excited to announce our upcoming webinar on HydroMEC+, our cutting-edge toolkit for maritime engineering and 3D simulation tailored specifically for floating urban and maritime projects. This event is a unique opportunity for engineers, designers, urban planners,
HydroMEC+ Revolutionizing maritime engineering
HydroMEC+ Revolutionizing maritime engineering for comfortable living on floating urban projects At Blue21, we’re proud to showcase HydroMEC+, our cutting-edge toolkit for maritime engineering and 3D simulation tailored specifically for floating urban projects. Developed over the past five years by our experienced team led by Bart Roeffen and Rui Gomes.
Exploring hospitality expansion: Building on land vs. on water
Exploring hospitality expansion building on land vs. on water In the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, maximizing the value of your investment is essential, especially when it comes to land acquisition for holiday resort development. Exploring innovative solutions such as building floating bungalows, a floating restaurant, or a hospitality
Living Space Alternatives
Comparing living space alternatives Blue21 your Experts in Floating Sailing through choices: comparing living space alternatives, including life on water Amidst the challenges of rapid urbanization and limited land availability, cities worldwide are confronted with the daunting task of providing sufficient housing for their expanding populations. As urban landscapes continue
Sustainable Housing Solutions
The rise of floating cities as sustainable solutions Blue21 your Experts in Floating Addressing the housing crisis: the rise of floating cities as sustainable solutions In the face of a global housing crisis and the looming specter of rapid urbanization, floating cities emerge as a promising solution to address the
Successful Floating Projects
Blue21 Successful Floating Projects Blue21 your Experts in Floating Harnessing the power of floating projects: exploring success stories In today’s world, where cities are growing rapidly and environmental issues are pressing, floating projects can serve as sustainable solutions. At the forefront of this movement stands Blue21, an expert in floating
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the heart of Blue21 team!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the heart of Blue21 team! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the heart of Blue21 team! As we reflect on the incredible journey of 2023, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and friends who
Living and Working in Water Districts
Living and Working in Water Districts Living and Working in Water Districts A captivating evening unfolded at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, on November 22, shedding light on the promising realm of water districts. The event, graced by esteemed speakers and attended with great enthusiasm, delved into the dreams, challenges, and
VRTMax episode “A City on Water”
VRTMax episode “A City on Water” VRTMax episode “A City on Water” Thrilled to share a glimpse into the episode on VRT MAX (in Dutch), where our colleague Lindert van Tongeren takes us on a fascinating exploration of the possibilities and advantages of living on the water.
Celebrating a Milestone in Enhancing Knowledge on Floating Development And Construction!
Celebrating a Milestone in Enhancing Knowledge on Floating Development And Construction! Celebrating a Milestone in Enhancing Knowledge on Floating Development And Construction! A week ago, we took a significant leap forward in our commitment to advancing knowledge and practical experience in floating construction. The first ever PAO Techniek en Management (PAOTM) course
Visit of the Provincie Zuid-Holland Delegation
Visit of the Provincie Zuid-Holland Delegation Visit of the Provincie Zuid-Holland Delegation Last Friday, Fen-Yu (Vicky) Lin and Anna Louka had the honor of hosting the esteemed delegation from the Provincie Zuid-Holland at our office. Vicky’s pitch conveyed our dedication to a sustainable floating future and provided invaluable insights into our ongoing projects, elevating urban development
World Cities Day
World Cities Day Celebrate World Cities Day Today, as we celebrate World Cities Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to share our visionary plan for a more sustainable and inclusive urban future – one that literally floats above the challenges of our changing world. Our goal is to take urban adaptation
Embracing the International Day of Climate Action with a burst of inspiration!
Embracing the International Day of Climate Action with a burst of inspiration! Embracing the International Day of Climate Action with a burst of inspiration! Yesterday, our co-founder, Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther, participated in an inspiring workshop in Panama City as part of @the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week
ICAADE2023 – Pioneering Regenerative Sustainability in Floating Development
ICAADE2023 Pioneering Regenerative Sustainability in Floating Development ICAADE2023 – Pioneering Regenerative Sustainability in Floating Development At the International Conference on Amphibious Architecture, Design, and Engineering (ICAADE) 2023, our colleague, Barbara Dal Bo Zanon, took the stage as a keynote speaker, delivering a powerful message. She emphasized the pressing need to go beyond environmental
Save the date! The 4th WCFS will take place on 2-4 December 2024 in Hong Kong
Save the date! The 4th WCFS will take place on 2-4 December 2024 in Hong Kong Save the date! The 4th WCFS will take place on 2-4 December 2024 in Hong Kong After the successful 3rd World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS) 2023 in Tokyo last August, preparations for the
Lunch Lecture at Mecanoo: Exploring the Future of Floating Developments
Lunch Lecture at Mecanoo: Exploring the Future of Floating Developments Lunch Lecture at Mecanoo: Exploring the Future of Floating Developments Last week, our co-founder, Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther, delivered an inspiring lunch lecture at Mecanoo, a global architecture firm located in Delft. The lecture raised a dynamic discussion on exploring the possibilities
International Conference on Amphibious Architecture, Design, and Engineering (ICAADE) 2023
International Conference on Amphibious Architecture, Design, and Engineering (ICAADE) 2023 International Conference on Amphibious Architecture, Design, and Engineering (ICAADE) 2023 🌊We’re thrilled to announce that Barbara Dal Bo Zanon, our architect and project leader at Blue21, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming fourth International Conference on Amphibious Architecture, Design, and
Prof. Xiao Lin Zhao from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University visiting Blue21
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The Grand Reopening of the Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam
The Grand Reopening of The Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam The Grand Reopening of the Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam We are thrilled to share a memorable moment with you – The Grand Reopening of the Floating Pavilion! Our iconic structure, brought to life by DeltaSync (Blue21) in partnership with the Municipality of Rotterdam
Bluelands: Pioneering a Sustainable Future on Water! Our Prototype is Already a Meeting Point
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Blue21 is Hiring: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Floating Cities as an Offshore Engineer
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Inspire high-level US Water & Resilience delegation with Bluelands
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Shimizu Corporation’s Inspiring Visit
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World Conference on Floating Solutions 2023
World Conference on Floating Solutions 2023 World Conference on Floating Solutions 2023 🌊 The Blue21 team is honored to have been part of groundbreaking moments in the world of floating solutions. We had the privilege of attending the World Conference on Floating Solutions 2023 (#WCFS2023) in Tokyo. A polite and
How deep is the first home of Bluelands? Let’s find out
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“Floating Future” research proposal is officially awarded!
“Floating Future” Research proposal is officially awarded! “Floating Future” research proposal is officially awarded! Congratulations to our friends and partners MARIN and Blue Revolution Foundation that the 5-year research program Floating Future has been awarded! What a giant leap for floating city development. We are very happy to see Dutch
Blue21 attending World Conference on Floating Solutions 2023
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🌎World Population Day🌎
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Introducing Roeland de Bruijn: Our New Dream Realizing Sales Manager at Blue21!
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🌊Leading a Sustainable and Thriving Floating Future: Blue21 looking back and moving forward🌍
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Nanjing City delegation visiting Blue21 at Buccaneer Delft
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Rui Gomes giving a guest lecture on floating at TU Delft
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World Ocean Day
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Researchers from South Korea visiting Blue21
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Environmental Day 2023
Environmental Day 2023 Floating Solutions: Environmental Day 2023 Time to reflect on our actions for protecting the environment. We do this by implementing floating solutions Worldwide cities and ports need to grow and new space needs to be created. This is done through land reclamation, which requires a lot of
Hydraulic Symposium 2023
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Blue21 joins the 2nd Community of Practice on floating solar
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Resilience, Disaster Mitigation, and Infrastructure (RMI) Week 2023
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Blue21 joins online discussion: Why the Industrialization of the Ocean Matters
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Blue21 cofounder, Rutger de Graaf, speaking at JMSE Webinar 2023
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We have a new vacancy
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Blue21 team wishes you Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
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Blue21 cofounder, Rutger de Graaf, invited to speak in Hong
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Two young engineers joining Blue21 team
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Blue21 appointed as a Task Force member to realize the world’s first sustainable floating city in Busan
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Learn more about the ecological impact of floating structures
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The first time ever- Floating urban development included in IPCC report
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Collaboration of Blue21 and Shimizu Corporation featured in Nikkei Architecture
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HydroMEC+, our new toolkit for maritime engineering of floating urban projects
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Blue21 involved in the £1.7 billion Blue Eden project for Swansea
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Finest Floating unlocking the power of partnership in innovation
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Blue21 young talent Dorette Regout graduated last October
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Bluelands and OPPY International Win Franco-Dutch Business Award
Franco-Dutch Business Awards 2025 Honoured with the Coup de Cœur du Jury award Bluelands B.V., a spinoff of Blue21, has been awarded the Coup de Cœur du Jury at the Franco-Dutch Business Awards 2025, together with its French partner OPPY International. The award, presented by
Blue21 at Smart City Expo World Congress
Smart City Expo World Congress Floating Infrastructure for Climate Resilience Showcased in Barcelona Blue21 presented the Belize City Floating Boardwalk Feasibility Project at the Smart City Expo World Congress, highlighting the role of floating infrastructure in climate resilience and coastal adaptation. The project was presented
Blue21 Group meets in Waterland to align on future strategy
Strategy days 2025 The annual strategy day focused on collaboration, and the future of sustainable living on water Blue21 Group brought its team together in the municipality of Waterland for its 2025 Strategy Day, reflecting on progress and aligning on the organisation’s long-term direction. The