Riverbanks

Slob Shipyard appointed EGM architects to draw up a fully integral design for a new office building beside the River Beneden Merwede in Papendrecht, a small town close to Rotterdam. This modern shipyard constructs custom-made hulls for luxury yachts. The new building houses the staff and engineering department and offers a wonderful view of the River Merwede. The building is constructed of concrete, steel and glass — honest materials that reflect the sturdy, efficient and no-nonsense image of Slob. Challenging puzzleThe new office for Slob Shipyard occupies the corner of the dock, overlooking the River Merwede. The location, space needed for business operations, and site factors such as parking space and delivery routes resulted in a c... More