The Cathedral in all its Beauty
Bibliotheek Neude-Utrecht-4
The building is a beautiful example of the Amsterdam School style of architecture, which is characterised by the use of expressive and imaginative shapes and forms. Architect J. Crouwel Jr, who was responsible for the post office’s design, drew inspiration from the work of the Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen.
The building’s crown jewel is its stunning entrance hall, with its beautiful parabolic arches of glazed yellow brick. The postal service’s role in making the world more accessible is symbolised by the cast sculptures of the five continents, made by H.A. van den Eynde. A sixth sculpture symbolises trade and prosperity, while transportation by land, sea and air is represented at the entrance. The building’s clock and the glazed-tile national coat of arms, which decorate the end walls, were manufactured by De Porceleyne Fles.
info : nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoofdpostkantoor_(Utrecht)
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The Cathedral in all its Beauty
Bibliotheek Neude-Utrecht-4
The building is a beautiful example of the Amsterdam School style of architecture, which is characterised by the use of expressive and imaginative shapes and forms. Architect J. Crouwel Jr, who was responsible for the post office’s design, drew inspiration from the work of the Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen.
The building’s crown jewel is its stunning entrance hall, with its beautiful parabolic arches of glazed yellow brick. The postal service’s role in making the world more accessible is symbolised by the cast sculptures of the five continents, made by H.A. van den Eynde. A sixth sculpture symbolises trade and prosperity, while transportation by land, sea and air is represented at the entrance. The building’s clock and the glazed-tile national coat of arms, which decorate the end walls, were manufactured by De Porceleyne Fles.
info : nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoofdpostkantoor_(Utrecht)
copyright All rights reserved - Don't use my images on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission
a fantastic day with the Flickrbende,
lots of fun and photography