As home to the nation’s foremost naval base, town of Den Helder sits on a singular location on the northernmost level of Holland and is a zany vacationer spot with its many seashores. Because the profitable entry from a global competitors by Zeestad, an unbiased organisation in partnership with the municipality of Den Helder, MVRDV’s design of this public artwork challenge ‘SeaSaw’, doesn’t simply mark the connection between sea and metropolis, however because the jury said, “demonstrates the energetic spirit of town as an infinite type.” The design responds to the present lack of a distinguishable image for Den Helder. A city with a exceptional flood defence system, a dike working from the dunes to the harbour blocks sea views. SeaSaw makes a brand new connection between land and water by making a viewing platform on the dike, and by the ocean. On this approach, a relationship between Den Helder and the ocean is fashioned. This new set up indicators the beginning of renewal and rediscovery of the dike and its environment with a brand new landmark that matches the id of Den Helder: powerful and energetic. Along with the design of SeaSaw, a scenic 5-km strolling, biking and climbing route is launched throughout the dike to attach it higher to each town and sea and guests can stroll in both course on this public artwork set up. Activating the seafront, this weaving pathway invitations guests and resident to climb the dike and take a look at the opposite facet. On the junction of those routes, SeaSaw is added within the type of an infinite loop that serves as a viewing platform in the direction of town and sea.
“The set up respects the present dike while permitting guests and inhabitants to expertise each metropolis and sea from a complete new perspective,” concludes Jacob van Rijs, co-founder, MVRDV.