Introduction:
As a
student in University College London’s Project Management for Construction
programme we went on a trip to Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This trip was part of
first-year Materials module. As part of
a young cast of students, a majority of them were excited by the trendy
nightlife and the loose-set legal rules towards a certain substance. However,
by the end of the trip, we have seen much more to these cities. From new
friendships to new lovers, the trip was eventful to say the least. But most
importantly, we familiarized ourselves with the innovative and creative
thinking that some of the architecture used. Rotterdam, I believe is the
younger of the cities. It is trendy and artistic. The buildings are mostly
skyscrapers and modern; Large and new, just the way youngsters like them. The
buildings are based on food, shopping and nightlife. This is seen between the New
Markthal, Lijnbaan: the pedestrian shopping street. On the other hand,
Amsterdam is historic, while innovative and creativity is seen in the 3D Canal
House for example, it is mostly 17th century canals. Interestingly,
in Amsterdam bicycles are the favored way of transport while Rotterdam is more
public transport and car-oriented.
The cities are different but both amaze, it was well
worth it!
Look
through the blog to check some of the places we visited. Enjoy!!
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