After traveling to Rotterdam by public transport, we were warmly welcomed by TWD at their headquarters in the Rotterdam Science Tower. Our visit began with a tour of their impressive office on the 13th floor, offering a stunning view of the Rotterdam harbor. The open workspace was truly inspiring and a perfect setting for creative engineering.
On the ground floor, TWD also has a cozy space with a canteen and coffee bar, which we were lucky enough to enjoy while chatting with some of the employees. Afterward, we were given a presentation about TWD’s core values and organizational structure.
The presentation was followed by a hands-on case study where we had the chance to apply TWD’s design strategies. The challenge was to build the tallest possible structure using wine gums and sticks, while keeping it structurally stable. These towers were then tested on a platform that simulated the motion of a vessel at sea. It was great fun to see whether our constructions could survive the shaking. The winning team even received a well-deserved goody bag.
We ended the day with a “gezellige borrel”, where we had the opportunity to speak more in depth with employees about their experiences, especially what it is like to work at TWD with a high tech engineering background.
Thank you, TWD, for giving us a glimpse into your inspiring work environment and for sparking our curiosity in innovative construction methods.