Climatic Design Consult is the building physics consultant and has designed the ventilation and conditioning concept for the renovation of the Van Nelle factory in Rotterdam.

The Van Nelle factory, a Dutch monument, nominated to be placed at the Unesco World Heritage List, will get a new destination, beginning with the factory buildings for tobacco, coffee- and tea. The theme 'Light, Air and Space' as implemented by the original architects Brinkman and Van der Vlugt is respected. the buildings will be available for designers and businesses in designproducts.

Climatic Design Consult is also involved in reconstruction of the Expeditionbuilding and the original warehouses (Schiehallen) at the Van Nelle complex. (designing architect: Wessel de Jonge architecten)

More information is available at www.ontwerpfabriek.nl.