World Port Center
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FACTS
addressWilhelminakade 901, Rotterdam, Netherlands
statuscompleted
typebuilding
main functionoffice

FIGURES
functional height123.06 meter
architectural height133.61 meter
storeys32
start construction1998
completion2001
elevators12
office space40700 m²
commercial space300 m²

INTERACTIVE
official websitewww.worldportcenter.nl
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COMPANIES
architecture companyFoster and Partners
architecture companyBureau Bouwkunde
structural engineerAronsohn raadgevende ingenieurs
construction companyHBG Utiliteitsbouw
developerING Real Estate Development
elevator supplierKONE Nederland
installationsHiensch Engineering
other typePeri B.V. Nederland
office tenantsGemeentelijke Havenbedrijf Rotterdam, calamiteitencentrum

EXTRA FACTS
Top floors have a conference center
First pile drilled on september 28, 1998
The blue light on top of the mast of the tower sends out a morse code in slowmotion which spells W.P.C.
IMAGES
View from Katendrecht
World Port Center

View from Katendrecht
World Port Center

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