Rozenburg wind wall, Wind screen structure in Botlek, Netherlands
The Rozenburg wind wall extends for 1600 meters along the Caland Canal, featuring 125 concrete slabs measuring 25 meters in height and 18 meters in width.
In 1985, the wind wall was constructed to address navigation challenges in the Caland Canal as vessels increased in size near the Calandbrug bridge.
Architect Maarten Struijs and artist Frans de Wit merged engineering requirements with structural design to create this industrial infrastructure near Rotterdam's port.
The concrete barrier reduces wind force by 75 percent, allowing large cargo ships to navigate the narrow canal section with increased control and safety.
The wall transitions from semi-circular slabs in the south to square sections in the north, maintaining a constant height while varying between 4 and 18 meters in width.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1985
Architects: Maarten Struijs
Creator: Maarten Struijs, Frans de Wit
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 51.89944,4.22556
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:38
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