'The Pyramids of Rotterdam'

To celebrate the rebuilding of Rotterdam after the WW2 bombing 75 years ago this Dutch city erected a giant staircase designed by MVRDV Architects. It leads from the Stationsplein, just outside the Central Station entrance, to the top of the Groot Handelsgebouw (Trade Center) being an important building in the city’s history.

The scaffold staircase structure pays homage to Rotterdam’s rebuilding efforts in the wake of the second world war. The stairs were inaugurated on may 16th, 2016 by mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb and will remain open to the public until june 12th.

The stairway offers a progression of perspectives over the city as one ascends 29 meters to the roof of the adjacent building. Once at the top, a temporary observation deck overlooks the entire city. in addition, a rooftop cinema will open specially for the event, offering a wide variety of films, debates and performances. visitors will also be able to enjoy refreshments and find out more about rotterdam and its ongoing development.

Well worth a climb if you are in the neighborhood!

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Source: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/mvrdv-the-stairs-stationsplein-rotterdam-giant-staircase-04-07-2016/