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VAN DAM HOSPITAL

BRINKMAN & VAN DER VLUGT, BRINKMAN & VAN DEN BROEK, 1931-1938, Westersingel 115, Rotterdam

THIS BUILDING HAS BEEN DEMOLISHED

PROJECT ARCHITECT:
Jo van den Broek

EXTENSION:
Van den Broek & Bakema

ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Brinkman & Van den Broek
Brinkman & Van der Vlugt

PROJECT ARCHITECT:
Leen van der Vlugt

BUILDING TYPE:
Health service buildings

STATE:
demolished 1990

Designed by Van der Vlugt, and after his death built under the direction of Van den Broek, this hospital comprises an out-patients', services and office spaces in the understructure, three levels of wards above, and an operating department with roof terrace on the top floor. Its structure consists of a concrete frame with lightweight partition walls, ondfacadesof glazed brie t with steel window and door frames. In 1957-1960 the hospital was extended by Van den Broek & Bakema.