The people behind The Splash

The Splash was designed as a meeting place within the development of Hart van Zuid, and gained momentum thanks to the arrival of the Song Festival. Rotterdam artist Cindy Bakker was selected as the local artist by a professional and public jury consisting of the entrepreneurs and residents of the area. She took inspiration for her design from the 1960s paddling pool.
Annemieke van Wegen-Delhaas, head of city marketing for the municipality of Rotterdam, explains why this project fits in so well with Rotterdam.