Watertower Naaldwijk, Water tower in Naaldwijk, Netherlands.
Watertower Naaldwijk is a cylindrical industrial building in Westland designed to store and distribute water for the region. Its distinctive red brick construction and copper dome roof make it recognizable from a distance.
Hendrik Sangster designed this structure in 1930, blending expressionist architecture with influences from the Amsterdam School movement. It served as a critical water supply facility for the growing Westland region during the 20th century.
The water tower obtained Rijksmonument status in 2000, marking its recognition as a protected national monument of the Netherlands.
The tower stands prominently on Grote Woerdlaan and is easy to spot from the surrounding area due to its tall cylindrical shape. Its original entrance door on the north side and distinctive window arrangement help identify the building at ground level.
Around the concrete cornice, 24 vertical windows are arranged with distinctive grooved concrete panels separating each one. This repeating window pattern is an overlooked architectural detail that emphasizes the building's practical purpose.
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