Bolwoningen
| Bolwoningen | |
|---|---|
External view of three houses (2016) | |
Interactive map of the Bolwoningen area | |
Alternative names | Bollenwoningen |
General information | |
| Status | Occupied |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 51°43′47″N 5°18′24″E / 51.7297°N 5.3066°E |
| Completed | 1984 |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Glass fibre reinforced concrete |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Floor area | 55 m2 (590 sq ft) per house |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Dries Kreijkamp |
Bolwoningen are Dutch spherical houses in the Maaspoort neighborhood of 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. It consists of 50 spherical houses grouped together near to a canal.[1]
History
The houses were built in 1984 by artist and sculptor Dries Kreijkamp with a grant from the government to build experimental housing.[1]
Design
Each Bolwoning (literally 'sphere house') is constructed with Glass fiber reinforced concrete. The houses were prefabricated in Rotterdam and could be erected in as little as one day and were designed to have low energy consumption and easy maintenance.[1][2]
Each house has three main levels, with storage in bottom. The first, bottom level is the bedroom, the second, middle is the bathroom, and the third, top floor is the living space.[2] The top space features unique round windows that offer panoramic views.[2] Each houses's total floor space is 55 square meters (600 sq. ft.), with a diameter of 5.5 meters (18').[2]
The houses have been continuously occupied since the community was first constructed.
Gallery
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Group of houses along the canal (2017)
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Interior of a bolwoning
References
- ^ a b c Nelson, Tim (15 May 2023). "Tour the Most Unusual Neighborhood in the World". Architectural Digest. Condé Nast. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Merin, Gili (7 February 2015). "AD Classics: Bolwoning / Dries Kreijkamp". ArchDaily. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
External links
- The Bolwoningen By Dries Kreijkamp: An article in iGNANT Magazine by Paula Lou Riebschläger.
- Suburban Balls: An article in Uncube Magazine by Anneke Bokern
- Construction of special Spherical houses (1984): A Youtube video published by Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld & Geluid