MAD Architects is set to unveil FENIX, the first museum dedicated to migration, in Rotterdam on May 16, 2025. This innovative institution occupies a renovated 16,000-square-meter warehouse on the historic Katendrecht peninsula, reflecting the area’s deep-rooted migration history. FENIX aims to engage visitors through immersive storytelling and interactive exhibits. The centerpiece, the FENIX Tornado, is a sculptural staircase symbolizing the fluidity and transformation of migration. Additionally, a documentary film has been released to provide insights into the creative process behind this groundbreaking project.
FENIX, the first museum dedicated to migration, transforms a historic warehouse in Rotterdam into a space connecting past and present migration narratives.
The museum's immersive storytelling and interactive exhibits aim to engage visitors with personal migration stories, making the topic more relevant in today's global landscape.
FENIX Tornado, designed by Ma Yansong, encapsulates movement and transformation, serving as both an architectural landmark and a symbol of migrants reshaping cultures.
Rotterdam's Katendrecht peninsula has a deep historical significance, being a key point for millions of travelers and a site where their journeys began.
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