Floating farm

The floating farm is essentially a compact triple-stacked structure which houses 40 dairy cows. The farm floats in the harbor of the M4H development zone in Rotterdam, an area which aims to stimulate and facilitate innovative and experimental activities. The design is, in essence, an agricultural building based on nautical principles.   Organization, structural principles and use of materials are used to enhance the buoyancy and stability. The result is a stacked organization that places all heavy structural and technical components in the submerged part of the building. All significant and transparent functions are situated on in a lightweight structure on top.   The result is a 3-layered façade ranging from concrete t... More