The Rotterdam eco-cactus Bashny.Net

Rotterdam, the cactus is a miracle of architectural thought. This kind of name house is derived from its appearance. Thanks to the many outdoor terraces-balconies and the building looks very much like the prickly plant. Many experts believe the Rotterdam cactus is a great example of eco-architecture.


"Urban Cactus" will ascend above the Vuurplaat harbour, where it plans to build to a height of 19 floors. According to the plans of architects UCX Architects, the house will become a real decoration of this part of town, too urban and devoid of greenery. To correct this fault and are designed with balconies-terraces of a new residential hi-tech jobs. On each terrace is planned to arrange a nice garden to plant shrubs, flowers, or a lawn. Each terrace will get enough sunlight because the balconies semicircular shape placed very unconventional – in the form of improvised large steps, upward screw-like spiral.


The house will hold 98 apartments, with each tenant has its own balcony surrounded by the lush greenery. On terraces (depth of each not less than2 metres) there is a place even for compact swimming pools, table and chairs for relaxing. The apartment owners estates can grow on his land anything. Agree, many residents of the city lacks so much fuss in the beds!




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