Building A, Art Deco radio station in Apeldoorn, Netherlands
The concrete structure rises from the heathland with its angular facade and central tower reaching toward the sky, resembling an ancient Egyptian temple.
The Dutch government constructed this transmission station in 1923 to establish direct wireless communication with its colonies in the Dutch East Indies.
The entrance features stone reliefs depicting communication between Eastern and Western cultures through radio wave symbols and human figures.
The building currently functions as an event venue, offering guided tours that explain its transformation from a radio station to a modern gathering space.
Queen Emma initiated the first telephone connection from this station to Bandoeng in 1929, marking a milestone in intercontinental communication.
Location: Apeldoorn
Location: Radio Kootwijk
Inception: 1923
Architects: Julius Luthmann
Creator: Hendrik van den Eijnde
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture, Symbolism, Amsterdam School, expressionist architecture
Part of: Radio Kootwijk
Address: bij Radioweg 3 7348 BG 7348 BG
Website: https://staatsbosbeheer.nl/Natuurgebieden/radio-kootwijk
GPS coordinates: 52.17334,5.81883
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:48
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