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The harbor office stands out and is cost-effective due to its elevated form. The hull, largely below the waterline, is a longitudinally projecting concrete container housing essential functions with daylight entering from above. At jetty level, the open deck with its indoor and outdoor spaces serves as an inviting entrance to the harbour office, featuring a reception desk and back office. Above the deck, the two-story volume of the Nautical Traffic Control and Nautical Enforcement Control Room floats like a wheelhouse. From. This viewpoint, there is an unobstructed view over the water, providing a focused work environment for meetings, courses, and events. Any extensions can be easily docked, and the flexible composition of elements allows for future developments.