Education: TH Rijswijk - Academy of Engineering
Age: 25

What is the Rotating Tower project?
The Rotating Tower project is a design concept created by architect David Fischer. It was his dream to take a new step in architecture, namely, dynamic architecture. The objective is to build a residential tower which, by simply pressing a button, could alter in form and provide residents with a continuously changing view. The effect would be amazing. Since the tower would never look quite the same, the city skyline would constantly change. The floors will complete one revolution in ninety minutes. That’s quite a bit slower than the Euromast or the Toronto Tower. This difference is mainly due to the residential nature of the Rotating Tower.

This is an attractive design, but is it not something which comes straight out of science fiction?
Fisher has conceived the design, and it is now up to Iv-Consult to translate his idea into a workable reality. Having floors rotate or move is nothing new as the above mentioned examples illustrate. The greatest challenges for
Iv-Consult are the important differences between this concept and existing ones. Consider the fact that there will always be people living in the tower. And the continuous supply of water and electricity, the suspension of the floors and prevention of vibrations. Above all, we are talking about luxury apartments where no concessions regarding comfort and living style can be made.

What exactly is your role in this project?
As a design engineer I focus on the mechanical aspects. Iv-Consult is responsible for the structural steel framework, the suspension and drive of the floors, the supply and drainage of water and the construction method used for the tower. I am developing the conceptual designs for the continuous supply and drainage of water. This must be free of leaks or odours and of course must comply with all relevant hygiene codes and standards. This is an interesting challenge because the water supply system must be 100% reliable and needs to move along with the tower while keeping the residue from component wear out of the water, and preventing foul odours from leaking out of the drainage system.

How did come to work with Iv-Groep?
In 2007 I graduated cum laude from the TH Rijswijk - Academy of Engineering. I was already working part-time at Iv-Consult. My final study project was the Rotating Tower, on which I had already accumulated considerable experience. I regard Iv-Groep to be an excellent employer. We work on prestigious projects and there is a great deal of expertise within the various divisions of the company. 

"We work on the most talked-about projects and there is a great deal of expertise within the various divisions of the company."