Burgerweeshuis, Structuralist orphanage in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The Burgerweeshuis is an orphanage in Amsterdam with 336 modular units arranged in a grid pattern and supported by rounded concrete columns. The structure combines sleeping quarters, kitchen, laundry, gymnasium, library, and administrative areas in interconnected pavilions.
Architect Aldo van Eyck designed this building between 1955 and 1960 during the post-war reconstruction period in the Netherlands. The project reflects an approach to rebuilding that moved away from purely industrial forms.
The layout shows van Eyck's belief that shared spaces and private areas should exist as equal parts of daily life. Visitors notice how communal rooms and sleeping areas are deliberately woven together throughout the complex.
The complex is large and requires time to explore all sections and the various pavilions. It helps to study the layout beforehand to navigate the repeating arrangement of modules.
Pyramidal domes with skylights flood the interior with natural light. The mix of dark brown brickwork and glass facades creates shifting views as you move through the buildings.
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