Reveal of Five Designs for the Shift Landmark
March 3rd, 2026, 17:30 – 21:30
LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
On 3rd of March 2026, the competition for the New World Wonder will come to its grand finale. The Five selected internationally renowned architecture teams – Ecosistema Urbano, Heatherwick Studio, Office for Political Innovation, Mecanoo, and MVRDV – will present their designs for the Shift Landmark – a new cultural destination to inspire large-scale action toward a sustainable future.
This event marks a key moment in the Shift International Architecture Competition. For the first time, the five finalists will share their ideas publicly, offering a glimpse into how they see architecture, immersive experience design, and art coming together and inspiring people to contribute to a better tomorrow.
Agenda for March 3
- 17:30: Bites & drinks
- 18:30: Welcome by Shift Founder Don Ritzen & Presentations from the Five Finalist Teams
- 19:45: Wrap-up & closing remarks
- 20:00: Drinks and Exclusive Meet & Greet with the Five Finalist Teams
- 21:30: Event ends
The Finalists
Following an international open call with more than 80 submissions from around the world, five teams were selected to advance to the final stage of the competition:
About the Landmark
The Shift Landmark is envisioned as a bold, purpose-driven destination with the ambition to inspire millions of visitors in the next decade. Through immersive exhibitions, learning spaces, and programs, it will connect people to the future of energy, nature, mobility, circularity, home life, leadership, and systems change.
The Shift Landmark is proud to become part of the future-proof neighbourhood “Waterkant” that is currently being developed as part of Rotterdams Tij.
Reveal of Five Designs for the Shift Landmark
March 3rd, 2026, 17:30 – 21:30LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
On 3rd of March 2026, the competition for the New World Wonder will come to its grand finale.
On the 3rd of March 2026, the competition for the Shift Landmark will come to its grand finale. The Five selected internationally renowned architecture teams – Ecosistema Urbano, Heatherwick Studio, Office for Political Innovation, Mecanoo, and MVRDV – will present their visions for the Shift Landmark – a new cultural destination to inspire large-scale action toward a sustainable future.
This event marks a key moment in the Shift International Architecture Competition. For the first time, the five finalists will share their ideas publicly, offering a glimpse into how they see architecture, immersive experience design, and art coming together and inspiring people to contribute to a better tomorrow.
Agenda for March 3
- 17:30: Bites & drinks
- 18:30: Welcome by Shift Founder Don Ritzen & Presentations from the Five Finalist Teams
- 19:45: Wrap-up & closing remarks
- 20:00: Drinks and Exclusive Meet & Greet with the Five Finalist Teams
- 21:30: Event ends
The Finalists
Following an international open call with more than 80 submissions from around the world, five teams were selected to advance to the final stage of the competition:
About the Landmark
The Shift Landmark is envisioned as a bold, purpose-driven destination with the ambition to inspire millions of visitors in the next decade. Through immersive exhibitions, learning spaces, and programs, it will connect people to the future of energy, nature, mobility, circularity, home life, leadership, and systems change.
The Shift Landmark is proud to become part of the future-proof neighbourhood “Waterkant” that is currently being developed as part of Rotterdams Tij.