Turning Rainwater Into a Playground

Two Dutch architects want to alter the storm drainage system of the city of Rotterdam to redirect water into playgrounds. The water will be used to fill fanciful ponds and moats for children to play in/around.

Link, Via: Fast Company, Via: Neatorama

Sculptures look like human body parts

Atelier Van Lieshout of Rotterdam is best known for its sculptures that look like human bodies or body parts.

If you like them, and you happen to be in London, you can check out some of his furniture at the Carpenter Workshop Gallery this week.

Atelier Van Lieshout, Via: Dezeen, Via: Boingboing

Ventriloquist Nina Conti & Her Rude Monkey (NSFW AUDIO)

Female ventriloquist Nina Conti and Monk her pet monkey perform live in Rotterdam for Dutch TV. LINK: Youtube