Huize Lydia, Cultural center in Amsterdam, Netherlands
This U-shaped concrete building spans six to seven stories with black-tiled roofs, featuring diamond-patterned windows and a central green courtyard.
Built between 1924 and 1927 by architect Jan Boterenbrood, Huize Lydia started as a boarding house for unmarried women and nurses working at Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis.
The structure represents Amsterdam School architecture through its symmetrical facade design, decorative brickwork, and characteristic parabolic windows with stained glass elements.
Located at the intersection of Roelof Hartplein, Joh M Coenenstraat, and Bronckhorststraat, the building now houses residential units and community spaces managed by Combiwel.
The building served an unexpected role during World War II when its facilities provided daily meals to 120 members of the Dutch Nazi party.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: 1927
Architects: Jan Boterenbrood
Architectural style: Amsterdam School
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 52.35302,4.88112
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:31
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