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Architecture & Design Rotterdam
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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A few square kilometres of the city centre offers a complete overview of twentieth century architecture. Impressive pre and post-war architecture can be admired throughout the city.During World War II, bombings destroyed most of Rotterdam's city centre. Afterwards many new buildings and projects were built and over the years Rotterdam developed into a leading city for cutting-edge design. Remaining pre-war architecture include the Van Nelle Factory and the Huis Sonneveld. The innovative and adventurous
Groninger Museum
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Allessandro Mendini, 1988-1994 Groningen In the eighties, the Groninger Museum could turn its thoughts to a new building thanks to a gift from the local Gas Company. After a lot of political bantering it was decided to site it on an island to be built i
NAI Rotterdam
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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This striking building (once described as 'a Versaille to Dutch Architecture') can be found in Rotterdam. It is home to the Netherlands Architecture Institute and designed by architect Jo Coenen. The design houses the institute's key functions
Municipal Museum The Hague
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Berlage built the building in 1935 with a brick rather than marble or stone exterior. The reason for that was that he felt that the façade should not impress the public, but would invite them in. Nowadays, the museum is a masterpiece of modern arch
Sonneveld House
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Sonneveld House is considered an example of Dutch Functionalism. This functionalist style emerged in the second and third decades of the 20th century and was highly influential internationally, particularly between the two world wars. The architectur
