Hendrikschool, Historic school building in Paramaribo, Suriname
Hendrikschool is a school building in central Paramaribo that spreads across several connected sections. The structure shows deep window openings, wide covered porches, and a large roof that creates shade and airflow throughout the rooms.
The building came together in 1887 from the merging of three existing private schools under new management. This founding marked the beginning of an educational facility that would shape schooling in the city.
The school served as a center for education among families of means in Paramaribo for generations. You can still observe how the building's wide galleries and tall spaces were designed to suit tropical living conditions.
The building sits at the end of Henck Arronstraat and is easy to spot while walking through the center. Since the school still operates as an active educational facility, visits are possible but you should check ahead about access times.
The main building displays an unusual layout with seven horizontal sections that give the facade a rhythmic appearance. This division was not random but reflected practical thinking about space use and how air could flow through the structure.
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