Marine Simulator Centre

During the early stages of our continuing work on a masterplan for Wilhelminapier in Rotterdam, the practice was invited by Marine Safety International to design a housing for a marine simulator, and provide accommodation for classrooms and offices within the converted terminal of the Holland-America line. Marine simulators are designed to teach sailing techniques and are widely used in the design of ports. The full mission, or 360-degree simulator, is a complex piece of equipment. It occupies a central drum, 11 metres high, surrounded by a huge volume. This was dramatically and accurately prefigured in our CAD projections. The simulator rests on isolated, floating foundations and sits in a new building, which also houses briefing rooms and a first floor office area.

The existing structure of the Holland-America line building has been remodelled to contain offices around the perimeter with four-250 degree marine simulators positioned at the east end. The new and existing buildings are connected by a glazed atrium.

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