Building The Rotterdam

Documentary photo series Building The Rotterdam a photo documentary by Ruud Sies De Rotterdam designed by OMA/RemKoolhaas December 2009 – November 2013 From the moment the first shovel hit the earth (December 2009), Ruud Sies followed the construction workers of De Rotterdam, with his camera. Many photographs are of the Portuguese and Turkish steel benders. From the start of the project, from 8 meters below the ground to more than 150 meters above it, they were responsible for building this vertical city. These were team players who precisely coordinated their actions and could trust each other blindly thanks to their long and intense working relationship.