Sloterhof, Post-war residential complex in Slotervaart, Netherlands
Description
Sloterhof is a post-war residential complex in Slotervaart composed of thirteen apartment buildings, three high-rise structures, and a tower reaching twelve stories. The development includes single units and maisonettes alongside retail and commercial spaces positioned throughout the site.
History
The complex was completed in 1959 using architect Johannes Fake Berghoef's approach with prefabricated building methods for post-war reconstruction. This construction system became influential for residential projects across the Netherlands during the rebuilding period.
Culture
The complex represents how Dutch architects blended modernist design with traditional building principles during the post-war era. Residents adapted to new housing types while the ground floor shops and gathering spaces became part of everyday neighborhood life.
Practical
The site is easy to explore on foot and offers multiple access points from surrounding streets. The mix of residential blocks and retail spaces makes it simple to navigate between structures and view the complex from different angles.
Did you know?
Beneath a viaduct sit original retail spaces including two gas stations and restaurants, with one building initially conceived as a bank branch. This layered use of space shows how the complex managed to pack multiple urban functions under a single structure.
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