Hydra Pier
Hydra Pier is a permanent structure built originally as a pavilion for Haarlemmermeer's Floriade exhibition in 2002 - a massive, once-a-decade Dutch horticultural fair. New York based Asymptote won an international competition and this is one of the first opportunities for them to finally transform their concepts into physical reality. The Haarlemmermeer is located adjacent to Schiphol airport (next to Amsterdam), in an artificially manufactured landscape on reclaimed land. The pavilion resembles the shape of frequently overflying airplanes, arriving and leaving the airport. The building is clad in metal panels, many of which are dually curved like the coachwork of cars. The same applies to the large glazed sections of the building. In the interior, too, right angles are rare. The main space for visitors is at first floor level and has a large window giving a panoramic view of the lake. The building incorporates an (artificial) waterfall that rushes down over the glazed entrance.
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