Zevenlandenhuizen
Amsterdam - Zevenlandenhuizen by Fred Romero
Seven houses stand side by side, each one in a different architectural style to depict seven different countries in Europe. Each house is built in an architectural style for which the country it represents is known, and plaques above the doors indicate which countries are represented. The French house employs Loire Valley Renaissance architecture, while the Italian palazzo utilizes a neo-classicist approach. A Kremlin inspired Russian house sits in the row as well with a Spanish home under the influence of the Moorish style. The English house emphasizes arts and crafts and has been converted into a hotel. Germany is represented by romantic turrets. Dutch Renaissance finishes off the set, paying homage to the home country.
Built in 1894 by Tjeerd Kuipers, the houses reflect the Dutch fever for foreign and exotic places around the turn of the century. Dutch architecture focused on “far away” places, seeking to bring a taste of distant lands home to the Netherlands. The houses are set in what was a wealthy area during the time of construction.
Built in 1894 by Tjeerd Kuipers, the houses reflect the Dutch fever for foreign and exotic places around the turn of the century. Dutch architecture focused on “far away” places, seeking to bring a taste of distant lands home to the Netherlands. The houses are set in what was a wealthy area during the time of construction.
