Sonneveld House

Sonneveld House is a modernist residential building in Rotterdam that embodies the design principles of the 1930s. The structure features open floor plans, large windows, and white walls that reflect the functionalist style of the era.

The house was built in 1933 by architects Brinkman and Van der Vlugt for Albertus Sonneveld, director of the Van Nelle Factory. The building arose as an expression of the modern design movement taking root in the Netherlands during that period.

The house reflects the taste of a wealthy 1930s family through its furnishings and art collection. Visitors can see how modern industrial designs coexist with traditional artworks, revealing the daily life of such a household.

The house is open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with audio guides available in several languages. Visitors should allow time to explore the rooms thoroughly and observe the design and furnishing details.

The house preserves its original layout, furnishings, and household items in nearly unchanged condition. This allows visitors to directly experience how a wealthy family lived in the 1930s, as though they had just stepped out.

Location: Rotterdam

Inception: 1933

Architects: Brinkman & Van der Vlugt, Leendert van der Vlugt, Johannes Brinkman

Architectural style: functionalism

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Jongkindstraat 12

Website: https://huissonneveld.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.91561,4.47234

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04