Bolwoningen
Bolwoningen is a Dutch community in Den Bosch, Netherlands. It consists of 50 spherical houses grouped together with winding paths between them, and next to a canal.
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External view of three houses (2016).
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Group of houses along the canal (2017).
History
The community was built in 1984 by artist and sculptor Dries Kreijkamp with a grant from the government to build experimental housing.
Design
Each Bolwoning (literally 'bulb house', or 'ball house') is constructed with reinforced concrete and fiberglass. Each house has three main levels, with storage in bottom. The first, bottom level is the bedroom, the second, middle is the bathroom, and the third, top floor is the living space.
The top space features unique round windows that offer panoramic views.
The houses have been continuously occupied since the community was first constructed.
References
External links
- The Bolwoningen By Dries Kreijkamp: An article in iGNANT Magazine by Paula Lou Riebschläger.
- Suburban Balls: An article in Uncube Magazine by Anneke Bokern
- AD Classics: Bolwoning / Dries Kreijkamp: An article on the website ArchDaily by Gili Merin.
- Bubblemania: A website dedicated to round architecture.
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