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OFFICE BUILDING PETROLEA
J.H. DE ROOS, W.F. OVEREIJNDER, 1921-1924, Zuid-Hollandlaan 7, Den Haag
Kantoorgebouw Petrolea / Office Building Petrolea ( J.H. de Roos, W.F. Overeijnder )
© 2006 Rook & Nagelkerke
This building began life as an entry to a projected competition for a city hall in Hilversum. The design was later offered to the American Petroleum Company, and until 1987 it served as the headquarters of Esso. It has housed a solicitors' office since its renovation in 1989. Viewed from outside, the monumental building looks traditional enough. Yet its brick facades conceal a concrete skeleton and the immense halls are spanned by exposed steel trusses. The 56 metre high tower, leaded windows and light fittings all feature Art Deco motifs.