Het Schip, Social housing complex in Spaarndammerbuurt, Netherlands
The red brick building complex features curved walls, decorative masonry patterns, and distinctive tower elements that resemble parts of a maritime vessel.
Michel de Klerk designed this residential development in 1919 as part of a government initiative to provide better housing conditions for working-class citizens.
The Museum Het Schip, established in 2001 in the former post office and school sections, presents exhibitions about the Amsterdam School architectural movement.
The residential complex contains 82 apartments with separate rooms, natural light through large windows, and modern amenities including private gardens for ground floor units.
The building incorporates telephone facilities, which marked a significant advancement in communication access for working-class residents in the early 1920s.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: 1921
Architects: Michel de Klerk
Architectural style: Amsterdam School
Website: http://hetschip.nl/en
GPS coordinates: 52.39051,4.87323
Latest update: May 26, 2025 03:55
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