Tide Square
The entrance to the WEC is designed as a Tide Square. Here, you can see the dynamics of water, sand, and wind reflected in colour and texture. Reused and biobased materials convey the WEC's sustainable mission from the very first moment.
Reception desk made of shells
Together with Spring Studio and HuisVeendam, a reception desk was designed with a wavy shell structure. This reflects the tide and welcomes visitors with soft, organic lines.
Benches made from Groningen wood
The benches in Restaurant Mare are made from Groningen city wood. They are constructed to be dismantled, using mortise and tenon joints and no glue. The cushions are secured with rope made from recycled fishing nets.
Tafels van kustgras en zeewier
The table tops in Mare contain coastal grass and seaweed. The matching chairs are made from denim and flax sourced from old army clothing. Each piece of furniture tells a sustainable story.
Lamps made of hemp, flax and brick
Lamps made from local and recycled materials hang in the Tide Square. Jack Brandsma combined hemp with potato starch. Melle Koot opted for jute. Studio Volop designed a lamp made from keranite: recycled bricks and roof tiles, not fired but pressed.
Maker's table made from Groningen brick and residual material
The maker's table is located on the mezzanine. The tabletop is inlaid with scraps of bio-laminate. In the centre lies a stone of sea clay from the Dollard polders, sourced from Groningen's last brick factory. A tangible connection to the region.
Textile blocks made from hospital sheets
Acoustic tiles in shops and conference rooms are made from old hospital sheets. Combined with pulp from jeans, they form a sustainable solution with optimal sound effects. Once healthcare textiles, now part of the silence.
