water tower
Opsterland, Netherlands
Exterior only
Visible from the street; the inside is private.
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In Lippenhuizen, Opsterland, a water tower built in 1932 exemplifies the New Objectivity aesthetic that emerged in early twentieth-century European architecture. Designed by E.C. Storm van 's Gravesande, the structure reflects the movement's characteristic emphasis on functional forms and industrial clarity. Recognized as a Rijksmonument, the tower stands as a testament to Dutch modernist design applied to utilitarian infrastructure.
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Movement
- Built
- Type
- water tower
- Heritage
- Rijksmonument
- Place
- Opsterland, Netherlands
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