Seal station by star architect Wadden Sea World Heritage Centre, Lauwersoog (NL)

The new building was designed by Danish star architect Dorte Mandrup, one of the most influential designers of her generation. It was created to withstand the harsh coastal climate and the unique location outside the dikes.

Durable materials such as wood were used for sunshades, façades, and interior cladding. Vertical wooden slats in front of the glass façade maximize natural light while reducing direct sunlight and minimizing light pollution during evening and nighttime hours.

Behind the scenes, Geberit technology ensures smooth operations: Mapress copper piping supplies drinking water, while the Pluvia roof drainage system uses negative pressure to effectively draw rainwater off the flat roof. There, on the roof, the seals swim in their pools, which are filled with purified seawater.

Visitors can observe the animals up close – even during feeding time: at first, the seals are given an easily digestible salmon porridge, then they are switched to solid food and fed herring. The perfect nourishment to help them regain their strength and return to the wild as soon as possible...