Quirky campsite in Rotterdam lets you sleep in upcycled grain silos
Dutch artists and architects have banded together to create Culture Campsite, where waste materials are reused to create one-of-a-kind sleeping pods.
Originally published on: Dwell.com, September 2020 (see full article here)
They’re smaller than tiny houses, more comfortable than tents, and definitely cooler than your average camper: These architectural sleeping pods form an eccentric, open-air exhibition that doubles as a colorful campsite in the heart of Rotterdam. Ranging from reused grain silos to converted greenhouses, these quirky accommodations have one thing in common - they’re made from waste materials.
Culture Campsite is aimed at architecture fans and art enthusiasts who visit the Netherlands’ second-largest city and are looking for an original place to spend the night. Dubbed "the Dutch Brooklyn," Rotterdam boasts adventurous design and a thriving cultural scene, both of which have turned the city into a popular destination in the past decade. Cheap rents and an abundance of empty buildings enabled lots of creative pop-up initiatives, such as Culture Campsite. The former business park is supposed to be turned into a new neighborhood with apartments and offices, but construction won’t start before the end of 2022. In the meantime, the empty buildings are used as co-working offices for young creatives while the outdoor space hosts 12 quirky sleeping pods.
