Hirschgebouw

The Hirschgebouw spans five floors with a concrete skeleton structure covered in gray sandstone from Arzviller and features a distinctive dome tower.

The building opened on November 14, 1912, as a luxury department store under Hirsch & Cie, operating continuously at this location until 1976.

The structure represents the evolution of retail architecture in Amsterdam, combining French-influenced design with modern construction techniques of the early 1900s.

Located at Leidseplein 25, the building now houses multiple establishments including an Apple Store and maintains its status as a national monument.

The building required over 1,600 wooden foundation piles and 9,000 cubic meters of earth removal during its initial construction phase.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1912

Architects: A. Jacot

Official opening: November 14, 1912

Floors above the ground: 5

Address: Leidseplein 25

GPS coordinates: 52.36351,4.88234

Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:28