Blue mind

Blue Mind “A mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, unity, and a sense of happiness and satisfaction with life in the present moment.”

Blue Mind Rotterdam explores the deep connection and interaction between the city’s people and its water. It transforms spaces that are normally inaccessible into new forms of public space, challenging perceptions of what is allowed and where people belong. Yet, the Nieuwe Maas is not a passive backdrop to this transformation. It actively shapes the design and experience of the new public space. The rhythm of the sea, the push and pull of the tide, causes the river’s level to rise and fall. This natural movement is made visible within the design itself, allowing visitors to sense and see the living pulse of the water.
Through this interplay, Blue Mind Rotterdam draws people closer to the dynamics of the river, creating a more conscious and intimate relationship between humans and the ever-moving water.