Netherlands

House in Krimpen aan de Lek

Netherlands

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

Built in 1939 in Krimpen aan de Lek, Netherlands, this house was designed by Gerrit Rietveld, the pioneering De Stijl architect and designer. The residence exemplifies the principles of De Stijl, the influential Dutch modernist movement that emphasized geometric abstraction, primary colors, and the integration of art and architecture. Rietveld's design reflects his characteristic vocabulary of clean lines, functional forms, and spatial innovation that defined his architectural practice during this period.