Havengebouw, Office building in Amsterdam-Centrum, Netherlands.
The Havengebouw is a functionalist office building in Amsterdam with 13 floors above ground and large window facades that flood the work spaces with daylight. The structure follows principles of simplicity and purposefulness, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation.
The building was designed by architect Willem Marinus Dudok in 1951 and officially opened on May 14, 1960. Its creation came during the period when Amsterdam was rebuilding its infrastructure after the war.
The building embodies Dutch functionalist thinking from the post-war period, where practicality took priority over decoration. Walking through its spaces, you immediately notice how this philosophy shapes every detail of the design.
The building sits on the bank of the IJ river and is easily visible from the water. The redesigned entrance hall with a marble staircase and ground-floor restaurant makes it easy to navigate when visiting.
The building houses Amsterdam's port administration headquarters and offers direct views of the IJ river and the EYE Film Museum opposite from its redesigned restaurant. This view pairs port operations with city culture in an unexpected way.
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