Ja architects perform a contemporary intervention in the Stok building, which is located in Rotterdam and dates back a century, so establishing a precedent for a novel way to reduce the carbon impact… In the port of Rotterdam, the Maassilo is a well-known landmark that represents the industrial history of the Netherlands. Since its construction by architect J.P. Stok in 1906, the building has undergone a number of interventions, including closure and reopening in 2004. It currently houses a large event space with a capacity of 5000 people, a seven-floor co-working space known as the creative factory, and it has recently undergone its most significant transformation, which is the installation of a new sustainable roof that connects the entire building. In order to accomplish the transformation of the building’s top and the last levels, the new design brings back the stunning geometries that were concealed inside the concrete silos. An event deck is a multifunctional outdoor space that can accommodate up to one thousand people. It is accompanied by a sky garden that is elevated at a height of thirty-five meters and spans 950 square meters. In this sky garden, users can enjoy the variety of plants that change throughout the seasons. This event deck is finished with a multifunctional tribune that links level 7 (the creative factory) and floor 10 (factory010) with the event deck and houses below a multipurpose room that is 230 square meters of auxiliary space for events that take place outside. The nightclub’s main hall is transformed into a dynamic tiered area that is exposed to the skyline of the city via a new glass box as a result of the expansion, which converts the internal gloomy space into a larger space. A diaphanous and translucent environment is presented by the skybox, which has a system of two glass facades that enables it to adapt to the climatic variables that are present throughout the year, shielding itself from factors such as wind, rain, and sun. The rhythm of the buried silo construction is reflected on the façade of the skybox, which provides a connection between the two. The main room, skybox, and mezzanine are all linked to one another by a tiered tribune, which results in the creation of a dynamic crossroads of different perspectives. The building is naturally isolated by a green roof that is 3,300 square meters in size, which also acts as a cold carpet for a massive installation of solar panels. This green roof is part of an energy farm. The amount of power that is generated by this roof is sufficient to meet the building’s electrical requirements in the event that regular activity occurs. The batteries that are used to store the energy that is produced by the solar panels are stored in the silos, which are utilized as storage for the available space. Additionally, the structure is fitted with a storm absorption system that works in conjunction with the green roof and storage capacity in the silos. This system is designed to assist the city of Rotterdam in draining the copious amounts of rainwater that are characteristic of the Dutch climate. Additionally, when it is necessary, this water that has collected may also be used to generate electricity. The project was selected by the mayor of Rotterdam as the finest concept to convert the Maassilo roofs. By stressing its sustainable features, the project establishes a pattern for the responsible exploitation of rooftops not just in Rotterdam but also everywhere else in the world. Additionally, the concept may be used to encourage the creation of multipurpose roofs as well as novel situations that can showcase the advantages of multifunctional roofs. The issue that arises now is, will it? Take a look at the pictures on the website indiaartndesign.com.
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