#jan sterenberg

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The 1970s in the Netherlands was a decade of immense activity and experimentation in the field of housing: fostered by a state-funded program progressive quarters sprung up all over the country, new terms for conviviality were established and inhabitants were encouraged to shape their apartments and surroundings. An architect very engaged in the program and housing alike was Jan Sterenberg with his office based in Ter Apel, during this period one of the country's largest. His agenda was the connection of industrial building and quality of living, cost saving and flexibility, a problem area pressing since the 1920s. But despite his significance at the time Sterenberg somewhat fell into oblivion and only now, against the background of a Europe-wide housing crisis, receives a career-spanning study: Michiel Kruidenier's monograph "Groeikernen en Woonmilieus - Architect Jan Sterenberg en het Wonen in de Jaren 70", recently published by nai010 publishers, interweaves Sterenberg's work and the general currents of Dutch architecture, regional planning and housing in particular. As teacher at TH Delft his practice and research often intertwined and certainly stimulated experimentation and consolidated his reputation as a leading housing expert. As Kruidenier explains this quickly led to more and more commissions for housing developments and living quarters that in turn increased his involvement with prefabrication and building systems. The latter are comprehensively explained by the author and outline how Sterenberg continuously sought to improve the relationship between economy and quality. That these quarters are still thriving documents photographer Harry Cock whose five series capture their undeniably interesting layouts and unexpectedly calm atmosphere.

"Groeikernen en Woonmilieus" refocuses a historic but again topical contribution to innovative 1970s housing that through the author's extensive research and lucid writing receives its due appreciation. In view of a widespread housing shortage coinciding with often dull architectural solutions the book might serve as a source of inspiration for today's architects.

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Architect Jan Sterenberg en het bouwen in de jaren '70

Architect Jan Sterenberg (1923–2000) werkte in de overgangsperiode van strakke wederopbouwwijken met rijtjeswoningen naar bloemkoolwijken met woonerven. Zijn bureau in Ter Apel was ... from B&W Algemeen nieuws

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Architect Jan Sterenberg en het bouwen in de jaren '70

Architect Jan Sterenberg (1923–2000) werkte in de overgangsperiode van strakke wederopbouwwijken met rijtjeswoningen naar bloemkoolwijken met woonerven. Zijn bureau in Ter Apel was ... from B&W Algemeen nieuws https://www.bouwenwonen.net/artikel/Architect-Jan-Sterenberg-en-het-bouwen-in-de-jaren-70/48294

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Architect Jan Sterenberg en het bouwen in de jaren '70

Architect Jan Sterenberg (1923–2000) werkte in de overgangsperiode van strakke wederopbouwwijken met rijtjeswoningen naar bloemkoolwijken met woonerven. Zijn bureau in Ter Apel was ... from B&W Algemeen nieuws

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Architect Jan Sterenberg en het bouwen in de jaren '70

Architect Jan Sterenberg (1923–2000) werkte in de overgangsperiode van strakke wederopbouwwijken met rijtjeswoningen naar bloemkoolwijken met woonerven. Zijn bureau in Ter Apel was ... from B&W Algemeen nieuws

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Row-Houses (1968-72) at Kelbergen in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, by Architectenbureau Sterenberg

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Row-Houses (1968-72) at Kelbergen in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, by Architectenbureau Sterenberg

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Groene Kruisgebouw (1956-57) in Nieuw-Weerdinge, the Netherlands, by Jan Sterenberg

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Fokkesteeg-Zuid Housing Estate (1977) in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands, by Architectenbureau Sterenberg

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Buytenwegh de Leyens Housing Estate (1971-74) in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands, by Architectenbureau Sterenberg