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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.
🌎World Population Day🌎
Let’s take a moment to reflect on the global challenges our planet faces due to overpopulation and embrace a forward-thinking mindset. Last November the global population reached 8 billion. We are on the path to reaching the projected 9.8 billion in 2050. As we look...
Introducing Roeland de Bruijn: Our New Dream Realizing Sales Manager at Blue21!
🎉Exciting News at Blue21! We are delighted to announce that Roeland de Bruijn has joined our team as our Dream Realizing Sales Manager! 🚀Since April, Roeland has been actively propelling our mission forward and contributing significantly to realizing...
🌊Leading a Sustainable and Thriving Floating Future: Blue21 looking back and moving forward🌍
Our highly motivated team spent 2 days strategizing in the beautiful countryside of Doetinchem last week. We reflected on our approaches and strategies to create a more resilient future on the water, where sustainability is embedded and a culture of collaboration is...
Nanjing City delegation visiting Blue21 at Buccaneer Delft
Last Friday at Buccaneer, Blue21 cofounder and managing director, Karina Czapiewska, and project manager, Vicky Lin, received a delegation from Qinhuai District of Nanjing City, China. The delegation made a special stop in Delft to meet Blue21 and to learn about...
Rui Gomes giving a guest lecture on floating at TU Delft
The Head of Blue21 Maritime Engineering, Dr. Rui Gomes, gave a guest lecture on floating structures to MSc students from Delft University of Technology last Friday (16 June), inspiring and mobilising the next generation towards creating a Blue and Green Future on the...
World Ocean Day
Today, let's celebrate the immense beauty and tranquility that our oceans provide, while also acknowledging their critical role in sustaining our planet. Beyond their allure, oceans are a vital part of our ecosystem, supplying oxygen, regulating climate, and...
Researchers from South Korea visiting Blue21
We are honoured to receive another international delegation that is interested in meeting Blue21 and our Floating Pavilion Rotterdam- the “successful example of transformative adaptation in urban areas (IPCC, 2022)”. Recently our team received researchers from...
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 sand extraction. Sand...
Hydraulic Symposium 2023
We are excited to be part of the annual Hydraulic Symposium of Het Waterbouwdispuut this Friday! Join us for a day of inspiration, where you can explore the latest developments in hydraulic engineering and connect with industry-leading companies like ours. The...
Blue21 joins the 2nd Community of Practice on floating solar
We are thrilled to be back and witness the incredible progress of the Innozowa project, which Blue21 helped initiate back in 2017. Last Friday, we participated in a Community of Practice (CoP) meeting on floating solar and water...