Van Nelle Factory

Modernist factory in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Overview

Designed by Leendert van der Vlugt, completed in 1931, using concrete and glass.

Design Features

Features curtain wall and open floor plans.

Architectural Connections

• Western European: Dutch context.
• Industrial: Factories.
• Modern: Early 20th century.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by International Style, shaping Bauhaus Dessau.

Related Architects & Works

Leendert van der Vlugt (related architect), Bauhaus Dessau (related building), Curtain Wall (element), Modern (period)