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CI005.S1.1936.PR1
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In 1936 Oud designed the private home for the director of the development company, Kojinklijke Maatschap De Wilhelminapolder. It was one of his first realized projects since resigning from the Rotterdam Woningdienst. Oud's design featured a raised ground floor and a relief on the front door with the company coat of arms. The spacious building included upper floor bedrooms, a large balcony leading from the master bedroom as well as ground floor main entrance, kitchen, living room and office (Taverne et al. 2001, 404). Project series includes a drawing of elevations and plans.
1936-1937
Director's House, Maatschap De Wilhelmina polder, Netherlands (1936-1937)
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CI005.S1.1936.PR1
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In 1936 Oud designed the private home for the director of the development company, Kojinklijke Maatschap De Wilhelminapolder. It was one of his first realized projects since resigning from the Rotterdam Woningdienst. Oud's design featured a raised ground floor and a relief on the front door with the company coat of arms. The spacious building included upper floor bedrooms, a large balcony leading from the master bedroom as well as ground floor main entrance, kitchen, living room and office (Taverne et al. 2001, 404). Project series includes a drawing of elevations and plans.
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1936-1937
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CI005.S1.1936.PR2
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The competition for the design of the new Amsterdam Town Hall was held in 1936 and overseen by several jurists. Oud's submission was disappointing as his entry was criticized by a fellow jurist and he was not among the four finalist who were selected to modify their plans. Oud's entry in 1937 featured a court surrounded by three office wings, another office wing for the council chamber and a formal main entrance, as well as a tower in the courtyard (Taverne et al. 2001, 409-410). Project series includes photographs of plans for Oud's competition entry for the Amsterdam Town Hall.
1936-1937
Competition Design for the Amsterdam Town Hall, Amsterdam, Netherlands (1936-1937)
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CI005.S1.1936.PR2
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The competition for the design of the new Amsterdam Town Hall was held in 1936 and overseen by several jurists. Oud's submission was disappointing as his entry was criticized by a fellow jurist and he was not among the four finalist who were selected to modify their plans. Oud's entry in 1937 featured a court surrounded by three office wings, another office wing for the council chamber and a formal main entrance, as well as a tower in the courtyard (Taverne et al. 2001, 409-410). Project series includes photographs of plans for Oud's competition entry for the Amsterdam Town Hall.
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1936-1937
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CI005.S1.1936.PR3
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Construction for the transatlantic ocean liner, S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam – an initiative of the Holland-America Line – began in 1936 and was completed by May 1938. After the death of a leading figure of the Brinkman & Van der Vlugt architectural firm, the director of the Holland-American Line contracted the interior design to several architects, each working in partnership with artists. Oud was responsible for designing the First Class Swimming Pool and Second Class Tourist Lounge and Smoking Room. Oud outfitted the Second Class lounge with a rug, wooden furniture and a parquet dance floor; at one end of the room he set a stage, grand piano, and projection booth. The Smoking Room featured cork floors, panelled walls and a long reading table. The Smoking Room featured club chairs in brown leather and wooden chairs (Taverne et al. 2001, 389-392). Project series includes plans for the Tourist Lounge, and photographs of its interior.
1936-1938
Interior of the S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam (1936-1938)
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CI005.S1.1936.PR3
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Construction for the transatlantic ocean liner, S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam – an initiative of the Holland-America Line – began in 1936 and was completed by May 1938. After the death of a leading figure of the Brinkman & Van der Vlugt architectural firm, the director of the Holland-American Line contracted the interior design to several architects, each working in partnership with artists. Oud was responsible for designing the First Class Swimming Pool and Second Class Tourist Lounge and Smoking Room. Oud outfitted the Second Class lounge with a rug, wooden furniture and a parquet dance floor; at one end of the room he set a stage, grand piano, and projection booth. The Smoking Room featured cork floors, panelled walls and a long reading table. The Smoking Room featured club chairs in brown leather and wooden chairs (Taverne et al. 2001, 389-392). Project series includes plans for the Tourist Lounge, and photographs of its interior.
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1936-1938
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CI005.S1.1937.PR1
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In 1937, the Bataafsche Import Maatschappij (The Batavian Import Company), established a building programme for new headquarters within The Hague. The company wished to create office space for 600 employees. The company invited competition entries from four architects, including Oud. Oud's design was approved in 1939 and included a rectangular block of rooms oriented around a central corridor with office spaces separated by partitions. The building was surrounded by a garden. Oud also created designs for a possible future expansion and later designed office furnishings. While construction was interrupted by the war, the company proceeded with minimum construction until its restoration and continued expansion. Oud assisted with restoration after its bombing by Allied forces in 1945. The erected building was criticised for its traditional decorative patterns (Taverne et al. 2001, 411-414). Project series includes plans for the Shell Building, as well as a photograph of the building facades and one of the furniture.
1937-1942
Head Office of the Bataafsche Import Maatschappij (Shell Building), The Hague, Netherlands (1937-1942)
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CI005.S1.1937.PR1
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In 1937, the Bataafsche Import Maatschappij (The Batavian Import Company), established a building programme for new headquarters within The Hague. The company wished to create office space for 600 employees. The company invited competition entries from four architects, including Oud. Oud's design was approved in 1939 and included a rectangular block of rooms oriented around a central corridor with office spaces separated by partitions. The building was surrounded by a garden. Oud also created designs for a possible future expansion and later designed office furnishings. While construction was interrupted by the war, the company proceeded with minimum construction until its restoration and continued expansion. Oud assisted with restoration after its bombing by Allied forces in 1945. The erected building was criticised for its traditional decorative patterns (Taverne et al. 2001, 411-414). Project series includes plans for the Shell Building, as well as a photograph of the building facades and one of the furniture.
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1937-1942
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CI005.S1.1942.PR1
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Dissatisfied with the original plans by architect Van Nieuwenhuyzen for the construction of the Spaarbank, the Rotterdam Town Plan Advisory Bureau commissioned Oud to instead design the bank in 1942 with Van Nieuwenhuyzen acting as adviser. Oud presented his original design in 1942: it featured a five-storey building with a facade of glazed brick, a frosted glass ceiling in the main hall and chromium- and metal- plated window frames. Oud limited his use of decorations in his revised plan, assigning artist, Aart van den IJssel, to create symbolic animal sculptures. Oud also designed some of its furniture (Taverne et al. 2001, 437-439). Project series includes photographs of the furniture for the Spaarbank as well as plans.
1942-1957
The Spaarbank (Central Savings Bank), Rotterdam, Netherlands (1942-1957)
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CI005.S1.1942.PR1
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Dissatisfied with the original plans by architect Van Nieuwenhuyzen for the construction of the Spaarbank, the Rotterdam Town Plan Advisory Bureau commissioned Oud to instead design the bank in 1942 with Van Nieuwenhuyzen acting as adviser. Oud presented his original design in 1942: it featured a five-storey building with a facade of glazed brick, a frosted glass ceiling in the main hall and chromium- and metal- plated window frames. Oud limited his use of decorations in his revised plan, assigning artist, Aart van den IJssel, to create symbolic animal sculptures. Oud also designed some of its furniture (Taverne et al. 2001, 437-439). Project series includes photographs of the furniture for the Spaarbank as well as plans.
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1942-1957
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CI005.S1.1942.PR2
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In the early 1900s, Hofplein became problematic for its traffic gridlock. In 1942 Allied bombing demolished some of the area's surrounding buildings and paved the way for re-planning. Architect W.G. Witteveen proposed a reconstruction plan, as did J.A. Ringers, but Oud subsequently was delegated as supervisor of the Hofplein reconstruction plan with Jos Klijnen as architect. Oud's proposal was drawn up by 1943. Oud planned to divide Hofplein into three parts, including a circular traffic loop, an oval entertainment plaza, and an outdoor space with a café. He also proposed replacing an older tower building with a new town hall. Witteveen proposed an entirely different design and was unable to reconcile Oud to his plan; however, the city adopted an entirely new plan that was favoured by influential Rotterdam businessmen, one designed by Witteveen's assistant (Taverne et al. 2001, 429-432). Project series includes drawings of site plans for Hofplein as well as photographs of perspective drawings.
1942-1945
Hofplein Design (City Centre), Rotterdam, Netherlands (1942-1945)
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CI005.S1.1942.PR2
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In the early 1900s, Hofplein became problematic for its traffic gridlock. In 1942 Allied bombing demolished some of the area's surrounding buildings and paved the way for re-planning. Architect W.G. Witteveen proposed a reconstruction plan, as did J.A. Ringers, but Oud subsequently was delegated as supervisor of the Hofplein reconstruction plan with Jos Klijnen as architect. Oud's proposal was drawn up by 1943. Oud planned to divide Hofplein into three parts, including a circular traffic loop, an oval entertainment plaza, and an outdoor space with a café. He also proposed replacing an older tower building with a new town hall. Witteveen proposed an entirely different design and was unable to reconcile Oud to his plan; however, the city adopted an entirely new plan that was favoured by influential Rotterdam businessmen, one designed by Witteveen's assistant (Taverne et al. 2001, 429-432). Project series includes drawings of site plans for Hofplein as well as photographs of perspective drawings.
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1942-1945
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CI005.S1.1943.PR1
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The director of the De Nederlanden van 1845 insurance company, J.G.H. Sauveplanne, commissioned Oud with the design of a memorial for The Hague to celebrate the company's 100-year founding. The planned commemoration was kept secret as a surprise to the inhabitants and ultimately its construction was interrupted by the advent of the Second World War. Oud created a design in 1944, which was then altered to propose the creation of a Memorial in Meer en Bosch Park. His revised plan consisted of a central pillar located at the meeting point of the park's six footpaths. The central pillar is also decorated with groups of sculptures and inscription outlining the history of The Hague (Taverne et al. 2001, 451-452). Project series includes plans and sketches of the memorial.
1943-1945
Monument for De Nederlanden van 1845 (War Memorial), The Hague, Netherlands (1943-1945)
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CI005.S1.1943.PR1
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The director of the De Nederlanden van 1845 insurance company, J.G.H. Sauveplanne, commissioned Oud with the design of a memorial for The Hague to celebrate the company's 100-year founding. The planned commemoration was kept secret as a surprise to the inhabitants and ultimately its construction was interrupted by the advent of the Second World War. Oud created a design in 1944, which was then altered to propose the creation of a Memorial in Meer en Bosch Park. His revised plan consisted of a central pillar located at the meeting point of the park's six footpaths. The central pillar is also decorated with groups of sculptures and inscription outlining the history of The Hague (Taverne et al. 2001, 451-452). Project series includes plans and sketches of the memorial.
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1943-1945
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CI005.S1.1942.PR3
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The Hague life insurance company, Olveh, commissioned Oud to design the building for its Rotterdam branch office in 1942. Oud designed a six-storey building that featured three shops on the ground level with five floors for apartments with top floors designated as company offices. The company's name was to be prominently advertised on the roof. The project ultimately did not come to fruition (Taverne et al. 2001, 448). Project series includes floor plans.
1942
Design for Shops and Dwellings for Olveh, Rotterdam, Netherlands (1942)
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CI005.S1.1942.PR3
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The Hague life insurance company, Olveh, commissioned Oud to design the building for its Rotterdam branch office in 1942. Oud designed a six-storey building that featured three shops on the ground level with five floors for apartments with top floors designated as company offices. The company's name was to be prominently advertised on the roof. The project ultimately did not come to fruition (Taverne et al. 2001, 448). Project series includes floor plans.
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1942
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CI005.S1.1947.PR1
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Oud was one among several architects asked to submit a competition entry for the new offices of the Royal Dutch Blast Furnaces and Steel Factories in 1947. The new buildings were to be located near the factory, for which Oud designed a main building with a concrete frame and smaller outlying buildings. Another architect was ultimately chosen to design the company building (Taverne et al. 2001, 487). Project series includes elevations and photographs of drawings.
1947-1948
Competition Design for the Head Office of Nederlandse Hoogovens & Staalfabrieken (Dutch Steelworks Headquarters), IJmuiden, Netherlands (1947-1948)
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CI005.S1.1947.PR1
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Oud was one among several architects asked to submit a competition entry for the new offices of the Royal Dutch Blast Furnaces and Steel Factories in 1947. The new buildings were to be located near the factory, for which Oud designed a main building with a concrete frame and smaller outlying buildings. Another architect was ultimately chosen to design the company building (Taverne et al. 2001, 487). Project series includes elevations and photographs of drawings.
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1947-1948
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CI005.S1.1948.PR1
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This project series contains one drawing by Oud for the design for the hall of a liberal and/or reformed church in Rotterdam.
1948
Latitudinarian Protestant Church, Rotterdam, Netherlands (1948)
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CI005.S1.1948.PR1
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This project series contains one drawing by Oud for the design for the hall of a liberal and/or reformed church in Rotterdam.
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1948