De Wolkenkrabber, Art Deco residential tower at Victorieplein, Netherlands
De Wolkenkrabber is a residential tower at Victorieplein containing 12 floors with 24 apartments and two ground-level commercial spaces. The 40-meter-tall structure displays yellow-brown brick facades with horizontal balconies running across all exterior walls.
Built between 1930 and 1932 by architect Jan Frederik Staal, it was Amsterdam's first high-rise apartment complex, marking a turning point in urban housing development. The project demonstrated how vertical construction could transform the city's approach to residential living.
The structure represents the Amsterdam School movement, merging forward-thinking design principles with traditional Dutch building practices and materials. The yellow-brown brick facades and rhythmic balconies visible on all sides show how architects balanced practicality with craftsmanship in their approach.
The building is located at Victorieplein 45 in a central urban setting that is easy to navigate. Visitors should confirm in advance whether the interior is open to the public, as it remains primarily a private residential property.
The tower was equipped with forward-thinking features for the 1930s including garbage chutes, central heating, and electric bells in every unit, making it far ahead of other residential buildings of that era. These conveniences were rarely found together in apartment complexes at the time.
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