Sint Laurensstraat 1, Alkmaar

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Sint Laurensstraat 1, Alkmaar, Office building and National Monument in Alkmaar, Netherlands.

Sint Laurensstraat 1 features two floors constructed with traditional Dutch architectural elements, symmetrical facades, and carefully detailed stonework throughout the exterior.

Architect Alexander Kropholler completed this structure in 1931, incorporating design principles of the Traditionalist School during a period of architectural innovation in the Netherlands.

The building received Rijksmonument status in 2002, marking its importance as a protected national heritage site that represents Dutch architectural development.

Located in central Alkmaar at coordinates 52.63247, 4.74509, the structure maintains its original function as an office building while preserving historical features.

The structure, also known as Hooge Huys, demonstrates the fusion of office functionality with traditional Dutch design elements from the early twentieth century.

Location: Alkmaar

Inception: 1931

Architects: Alexander Kropholler

Architectural style: Traditionalist School

Floors above the ground: 2

Address: Sint Laurensstraat 1

GPS coordinates: 52.63247,4.74509

Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46

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