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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 aspirations surrounding water-based living.
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!
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 on Floating Construction was the climax of years of passion, dedication, and a shared vision for a sustainable future.
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 with floating solutions.
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.
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 2023.
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 impact mitigation strategies and embrace a holistic approach that integrates humans
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 4th WCFS are now already underway
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 of floating developments, and their pivotal role in shaping a sustainable, green future. 🌍🌿
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 Engineering (ICAADE) 2023 hosted by the Institut für Schwimmende Bauten IfSB at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg in Germany. This conference is a platform that
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We share our insights, experiences, and latest developments in the field of floating infrastructure which you can use as inspiration for your own projects.
Prof. Xiao Lin Zhao from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University visiting Blue21
We are very happy to receive Prof. Xiao Lin Zhao, Chair Professor of Civil Infrastructure at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, in our office at Buccaneer Delft. What a wonderful and productive afternoon! 🔍 It was great to explore further the potential...
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 back in 2010, has found its way back home to RDM...
Bluelands: Pioneering a Sustainable Future on Water! Our Prototype is Already a Meeting Point
🏗 We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our prototype's construction! Blue21 team, with over 16 years of expertise in realizing floating projects, has developed Bluelands—a solution designed for mass-producing floating platforms that provide...
Blue21 is Hiring: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Floating Cities as an Offshore Engineer
🌊 Join Us in Shaping the Future of Floating Cities! 🏙️ Position: Offshore Engineer for Innovative Floating Projects 🛠️ Experience: 3-6 years (Mid-Senior Level) Ready to make a difference in the world? At Blue21, we're on a mission...
Inspire high-level US Water & Resilience delegation with Bluelands
What a great opportunity to present our floating platform prototype #Bluelands to a very high-level Water & Resilience delegation from the US! 💚 Organized by The Green Village and VPdelta+, the visit and tour gave us the chance to introduce our innovative...
Shimizu Corporation’s Inspiring Visit
🌊 Yesterday we had the honor of receiving Shimizu Corporation's high-level delegation, led by Vice President Mr. Toru Yamaji, at our office in Delft. Shimizu is our esteemed partner in advancing floating urban development. 🤝 Since 2018, we've been...
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 grateful thank you to the...
How deep is the first home of Bluelands? Let’s find out
Last Friday our colleagues, Anna Louka and Nuno Holt, visited the location where our prototype floating project, Bluelands, will soon find its home. Anna and Nuno measured the water depth, ensuring that the bathymetry is still up to date prior to the installation of...
“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 leadership in creating a resilient and...
Blue21 attending World Conference on Floating Solutions 2023
Exciting month ahead! The 3rd World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS) will take place in Tokyo this year from 28-30 August. Initiated by the the Society of Floating Solutions Singapore (SFSS), the World Conference on Floating Solutions aims to disseminate...