The museum is designed by Chinese architectural firm
MAD Architects, and is MAD's first cultural project in Europe. The museum is situated in the former Fenix warehouse, located in the
Katendrecht Peninsula. The warehouse spans over 16,000 square meters. The Holland-American Line facilitated the migration of millions of Europeans to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Tornado Along with the Fenix warehouse, the museum features a twisting structure known as the Tornado, symbolizing the travels taken by migrants across the world. According to
Ma Yansong, founder of MAD architects, Tornado "both signifies the Fenix’s witnessing of Europe’s history of migration from the port, and symbolizes the future of the city"
. The Tornado will include a 550-meter double helix wooden staircase that allows views of the Rotterdam skyline.
Danshuis Adjacent to the Fenix museum, the former Provimi warehouse will be adapted into Danshuis, or the Rotterdam Central for Dance. == References ==