Eigen Haard

Dutch social housing.

Overview

Eigen Haard, using brick, is a 1918 housing complex in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate brick facades.
• Amsterdam School style.
• Communal layout.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Residential: Housing.
• Amsterdam School: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Michel de Klerk, iconic social housing.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Brick Masonry (technique), Expressionism (theory), Facade (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History