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OFFICE BUILDING HBU/ERASMUSHUIS
W.M. DUDOK, 1938-1939, Coolsingel 104, Rotterdam
Kantoorgebouw HBU/Erasmushuis / Office Building HBU/Erasmushuis ( W.M. Dudok )
© 2006 Rook & Nagelkerke

ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Willem Marinus Dudok

EXTENSION:
Kraaijvanger Architecten

BUILDING TYPE:
Office buildings

Built before the war, this 12-storey office tower survived the bombardment of 1940 along with the exchange, the post office and the city hall. With its elevations rising out of a black granite plinth, it visually marks the end of Coolsingel. The low-rise portion is on columns to retain a view through of the historic Schielandshuis and its garden. This objective architecture is the result of functional requirements, yet displays Dudok's characteristic decorative touches.