The Windmill of the XXI Century
The Dutch Windwheel will become the attraction of the architectural capital of the Netherlands, the world port city of Rotterdam. This architectural landmark is the most innovative windmill in the world, an unprecedented attraction with global reach, and the showcase for Dutch Clean Technology. It adds a unique landmark to the city making the skyline even more spectacular.
The Dutch Windwheel is an example of contemporary architecture. The state-of -the-art design consists of two of three-dimensional rings with a light, open steel and glass construction. Because the foundation is underwater, it looks as if Dutch Windwheel is floating.
The double ring construction is not only an eye catcher, but also offers a diversity of functions. The outer ring houses 40 rotating cabins on a rail system (giant coaster), the inner ring is an innovative windmill housing a top class panorama restaurant, sky lobby and hotel, apartments and commercial functions in the plinth.
The proposed location of the Dutch Windwheel is the international port city of Rotterdam. This modern, dynamic and international metropolis is the architectural capital of the Netherlands and continues to renew itself. It adds a unique landmark to the city making the skyline even more spectacular.
Sustainable icon
The Dutch Windwheel is the sustainable future icon. It is both figuratively and literally a vehicle for technical and technological innovations. It is the most innovative ‘windmill’ in the world and the showcase for Dutch Clean Technology. The Dutch Windwheel will be a showcase and accelerator for innovation, renewable energy and the circular and inclusive economy.
One of the innovations that can be developed with the Dutch Windwheel is the EWICON (Electrostatic Wind Energy Converter) technology. This technology was developed by a consortium including the TU Delft and Wageningen University in the context of government innovation program. This pioneering wind turbine converts wind energy with a framework of steel tubes into electricity without moving mechanical parts. Result: less wear, lower maintenance costs and no noise or moving shadow. This makes the Dutch Windwheel the most innovative ‘windmill’ in the world.
Moreover, the Dutch Windwheel is designed for disassembly and reuse and built with materials from the Rotterdam region, the harbour and the surrounding steel industry. With the Dutch Windwheel the Netherlands is an icon with global appeal richer. It tells the story of the Netherlands and generates a new story for the Netherlands; it is both a sustainable icon and icon for sustainability.
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