“Northern lapwing in Schiermonnikoog's Westerplas”
Schiermonnikoog is the smallest occupied island in the north of the Netherlands.
South-West of the island is the Westerplas, the most important fresh water area on the island.
It attracts many water birds.
The northern lapwing cannot be confused with any other bird. Pigeon-sized and robust-looking, this small wader has green and purple plumage with a metallic sheen and a typical long, thin, curved crest.
Architecture in Rotterdam is known to be some of the most innovative and creative architecture in Holland. And even after more than 30 years, the cube houses (Kubuswoningen in Dutch) remain one of the city's most remarkable projects. It's easy to see why: these particular houses are 45° side-tilted cubes, optimized to make the most of the available space. The result is buildings that look, feel and behave like no other dwelling anywhere in the world.
Dutch architect Piet Blom designed Rotterdam's cube houses in the late 1970s at the request of the city's planners. Blom had already experimented with cubic architecture in the Dutch town of Helmond. So when he was offered this project in the Oude Haven area of the city center, he decided to further develop his original ideas. Interestingly, the cubic houses even form a pedestrian bridge over one of the busiest streets in the city center.
Architecture in Rotterdam is known to be some of the most innovative and creative architecture in Holland. And even after more than 30 years, the cube houses (Kubuswoningen in Dutch) remain one of the city's most remarkable projects. It's easy to see why: these particular houses are 45° side-tilted cubes, optimized to make the most of the available space. The result is buildings that look, feel and behave like no other dwelling anywhere in the world.
Dutch architect Piet Blom designed Rotterdam's cube houses in the late 1970s at the request of the city's planners. Blom had already experimented with cubic architecture in the Dutch town of Helmond. So when he was offered this project in the Oude Haven area of the city center, he decided to further develop his original ideas. Interestingly, the cubic houses even form a pedestrian bridge over one of the busiest streets in the city center.
Architecture in Rotterdam is known to be some of the most innovative and creative architecture in Holland. And even after more than 30 years, the cube houses (Kubuswoningen in Dutch) remain one of the city's most remarkable projects. It's easy to see why: these particular houses are 45° side-tilted cubes, optimized to make the most of the available space. The result is buildings that look, feel and behave like no other dwelling anywhere in the world.
Dutch architect Piet Blom designed Rotterdam's cube houses in the late 1970s at the request of the city's planners. Blom had already experimented with cubic architecture in the Dutch town of Helmond. So when he was offered this project in the Oude Haven area of the city center, he decided to further develop his original ideas. Interestingly, the cubic houses even form a pedestrian bridge over one of the busiest streets in the city center.
#TheNetherlands / Thousands protest against Herzog, who arrived to inaugurate a Holocaust museum
Protests are taking place in #Amsterdam against the presence of Israeli President Isaac #Herzog at the opening of the National Holocaust Museum. Over 1,500 demonstrators have gathered at Waterlooplein square, including the Jewish organization "Erev Rav". They are protesting Israel's actions in Gaza and find Herzog's attendance inappropriate. #Amnesty International is also demonstrating with signs near the museum.
Architecture in Rotterdam is known to be some of the most innovative and creative architecture in Holland. And even after more than 30 years, the cube houses (Kubuswoningen in Dutch) remain one of the city's most remarkable projects. It's easy to see why: these particular houses are 45° side-tilted cubes, optimized to make the most of the available space. The result is buildings that look, feel and behave like no other dwelling anywhere in the world.
Dutch architect Piet Blom designed Rotterdam's cube houses in the late 1970s at the request of the city's planners. Blom had already experimented with cubic architecture in the Dutch town of Helmond. So when he was offered this project in the Oude Haven area of the city center, he decided to further develop his original ideas. Interestingly, the cubic houses even form a pedestrian bridge over one of the busiest streets in the city center.
And - no - Russia is not just the problem of “Eastern Europe”. If Ukraine does not win, first millions of new refugees will flee to Western Europe.
And then, Russian tanks will probably follow…
We cannot allow this.
BREAKING "Dutch court rules that all export from F-35 parts from Netherlands to Israel should end within 7 days. Says minister should reconsider export license in light of risk of violations of humanitarian law happening in Gaza."
A Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia reginae). I took this photo in one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world called Hortus Botanicus, which was founded in 1638 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 🇳🇱 🪴🪴🪴
"A Dutch woman has started a campaign to counter what she calls Israeli propaganda on billboards across the country. After a successful campaign, she's raised nearly 80 thousand dollars. The money is being used to buy billboards and show messages in support of Palestine."
"A Dutch woman has started a campaign to counter what she calls Israeli propaganda on billboards across the country. After a successful campaign, she's raised nearly 80 thousand dollars. The money is being used to buy billboards and show messages in support of Palestine."