Architectural Model
2000
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The Dutch architect Herman Hertzberger is known for buildings which are made of repeating parts, each of separate identity and arranged on a grid pattern. The architect argues that such honeycomb spaces make for better living and working conditions, giving the inhabitants greater freedom in communal interactivity and individual choices. Known architecturally as ‘structuralism’, Hertzberger has been one of the major players in Dutch Structuralism.
The Centrall Beheer building is one of Hertzberger's most noted works of architecture. Designed and built between 1968 and 1972, was a radical work of office planning, considered a great success, much published and influential in the history of workspace layout. Composed like a honeycomb of cells, Centrall Beheer’s fascinating component form is considered one of the finest examples of Dutch Structuralism.
The model maker Marijke Teijsee made the original design model for the building, in paper and card, which is now deposited in the collection of the New Institute (formerly the Netherlands Architectural Institute), Rotterdam. She began as Hertzberger's model maker in 1965, making all of his models. In 2016 she began to withdraw from this role.
Teijsee calls this a 'mini maquette' and made them to be used by Hertzberger as gifts.
The Centrall Beheer building is one of Hertzberger's most noted works of architecture. Designed and built between 1968 and 1972, was a radical work of office planning, considered a great success, much published and influential in the history of workspace layout. Composed like a honeycomb of cells, Centrall Beheer’s fascinating component form is considered one of the finest examples of Dutch Structuralism.
The model maker Marijke Teijsee made the original design model for the building, in paper and card, which is now deposited in the collection of the New Institute (formerly the Netherlands Architectural Institute), Rotterdam. She began as Hertzberger's model maker in 1965, making all of his models. In 2016 she began to withdraw from this role.
Teijsee calls this a 'mini maquette' and made them to be used by Hertzberger as gifts.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | acrylic and paper in an acrylic box |
| Brief description | Architectural mini model; Centrall Beheer Office Building, Apeldoorn, Netherlands |
| Physical description | model |
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| Marks and inscriptions | MT / Mini Maquettes / Herman Hertzberger / Centraal Beheer 1972
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| Credit line | Given by Herman Hertzberger |
| Summary | The Dutch architect Herman Hertzberger is known for buildings which are made of repeating parts, each of separate identity and arranged on a grid pattern. The architect argues that such honeycomb spaces make for better living and working conditions, giving the inhabitants greater freedom in communal interactivity and individual choices. Known architecturally as ‘structuralism’, Hertzberger has been one of the major players in Dutch Structuralism. The Centrall Beheer building is one of Hertzberger's most noted works of architecture. Designed and built between 1968 and 1972, was a radical work of office planning, considered a great success, much published and influential in the history of workspace layout. Composed like a honeycomb of cells, Centrall Beheer’s fascinating component form is considered one of the finest examples of Dutch Structuralism. The model maker Marijke Teijsee made the original design model for the building, in paper and card, which is now deposited in the collection of the New Institute (formerly the Netherlands Architectural Institute), Rotterdam. She began as Hertzberger's model maker in 1965, making all of his models. In 2016 she began to withdraw from this role. Teijsee calls this a 'mini maquette' and made them to be used by Hertzberger as gifts. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CD.17-2016 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2016 |
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