Residential building in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

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Blok met 8 keukenwoningen, zo genoemd vanwege destijds nieuwe plaatsing van keuken aan de voorzijde, aan de zijkant een houten topgevel, bouwstijl Amsterdamse School.

This residential block on Wijdenesserstraat in Amsterdam is a Rijksmonument exemplifying the Amsterdam School architectural style. Built as a row of eight kitchen-worker dwellings, it is distinguished by an innovative feature for its era: the placement of kitchens at the front of the units rather than in their traditional rear locations. The building's design is further characterized by a wooden gable at the side, a detail typical of Amsterdam's vernacular heritage. The Amsterdam School's emphasis on functionality and distinctive formal expression is evident throughout the structure.