Sonneveld House, Modernist residence and museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The Sonneveld House features open spaces, large windows, and white walls, following the functionalist Nieuwe Bouwen architectural principles of the 1930s.
Built in 1933 by architects Brinkman and Van der Vlugt for the Van Nelle Factory director Albertus Sonneveld and his family as their private residence.
The interior combines tubular steel Gispen furniture, glassware from Leerdam, and traditional art pieces, displaying the evolution of Dutch design in the 1930s.
Located at Jongkindstraat 12 in Rotterdam, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with audio guides in multiple languages.
The residence maintains its original layout, furniture, and household items, allowing visitors to experience a complete 1930s modernist living environment.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1933
Architects: Brinkman & Van der Vlugt, Leendert van der Vlugt, Johannes Brinkman
Architectural style: functionalism
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Address: Jongkindstraat 12 3015CG 3015CG
Website: https://huissonneveld.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.91561,4.47234
Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:20
Rotterdam showcases a diverse collection of tourist attractions that reflect the city's transformation into a modern European metropolis. The rebuilt city center features contemporary architectural landmarks such as the Cube Houses, the Erasmus Bridge spanning the Nieuwe Maas river, and the Euromast observation tower rising 185 meters above the urban landscape. The Markthal, a covered market hall opened in 2014, combines commercial activity with residential space under a large horseshoe arch decorated with digital artwork. Museum Park houses several cultural institutions, including the Kunsthal exhibition building and the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, which displays Dutch and European paintings from medieval times to the present day. The city's attractions extend beyond architecture and museums to include green spaces and specialized venues. Het Park, designed in 1852, provides 19 hectares of landscaped gardens along the riverbank, while Kralingse Plas offers a 100-hectare artificial lake surrounded by forest for outdoor recreation. Rotterdam Zoo, the largest animal park in the Netherlands, presents more than 180 species across themed habitats, including an oceanarium. The Maritime Museum documents the city's development as Europe's largest port through collections of ships, navigation instruments and port equipment. These attractions together present Rotterdam as a destination where historical maritime heritage meets contemporary urban development.
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