Townhall of Velsen, Municipal building in IJmuiden, Netherlands
The Townhall of Velsen is a municipal building in IJmuiden with steel frame construction and a rectangular layout centered around an inner courtyard. The structure spans three floors and was expanded in 1993 with a new wing that reorganized public access points.
Construction started in 1948 under architect Willem Marinus Dudok's supervision and the building opened in 1965, with Princess Margriet attending the ceremony. This marked the completion of a modern administrative center in the post-war period.
The council chamber rises above the square on golden pillars, making the seat of municipal government visible and prominent to all who enter. This placement reflects how the city positions its administration as a central and dignified part of everyday public life.
The building sits prominently at Dudokplein and serves as the main administrative center for local residents and visitors seeking municipal services. The inner courtyard layout helps orient visitors and makes it easy to find different departments within the complex.
A tower reaching 50 meters stands along the De Noostraat axis and dominates the local skyline. Macedonian marble decorates the facade facing the square, giving the structure an elegant and formal character.
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