Collège néerlandais, University dormitory in Cité internationale universitaire, Paris, France.
The Collège néerlandais is a university residence in the Cité internationale universitaire, defined by geometric volumes, horizontal facades, and rows of strip windows. A central patio distributes natural light throughout the building and provides space for outdoor activity.
The first stone was laid on 16 December 1929 by envoy John Loudon, in the presence of French education minister Pierre Marraud. Architect Willem Marinus Dudok designed the building, funded by Abraham Preyer in memory of his son Arthur, an American aviation lieutenant killed in Italy in 1918. It opened on 2 December 1938, and was fully renovated between 2011 and 2016.
The residence brings together students from many different countries, creating a living space for international exchange within the academic community of the Cité. Shared kitchens and common areas become natural meeting points where people from different backgrounds interact daily.
The building contains around 140 rooms and several communal spaces including study areas, shared kitchens, and rooftop terraces. The entire Cité internationale universitaire campus is large and best explored on foot to appreciate the different residences.
It is the only Dudok design built in France. The first stone was laid on 16 December 1929 by envoy John Loudon, with French education minister Pierre Marraud present; the opening on 2 December 1938 was led by Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard. The building has seven floors and 7,975 m² of floor area.
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