© Jan Derwig
NURSING HOME DE DRIE HOVEN
H. HERTZBERGER, 1971-1975
Louis Bouwmeesterstraat 377, Amsterdam
ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Herman Hertzberger
:
Wytze Patijn
BUILDING TYPE:
Special accommodation
STATE:
partially demolished in 2011
ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Herman Hertzberger
:
Wytze Patijn
BUILDING TYPE:
Special accommodation
STATE:
partially demolished in 2011
PUBLICATIONS:
Bouw 1976 p. 207; Architectural Review 1976-feb; Bauen + Wohnen 1976-1; Domus 1977-apr; Architecture + Urbanism 1977-3; W.J. van Heuvel - Structuralisme in de Nederlandse architectuur, 1992
This old-age block for the mentally and physically handicapped consists of housing, a convalescent home and a nursing home. Four wings of dwelling units join at a large central encounter area. The 'encounter' principle determines the division into corridors ('inner streets'), widenings ('squares') and encounter area ('village square'). A constructional system of precast concrete elements and variable degrees of glazing allows occupants to inject something of their own personality. Part of the complex has been renovated by Wytze Patijn.