The Netherlands

Rietveld Schröder House

“The Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht was commissioned by Ms Truus Schröder-Schräder, designed by the architect Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, and built in…

Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout

“Construction of hydraulic works for the drainage of land for agriculture and settlement began in the Middle Ages and have continued uninterruptedly…

D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station

“The Wouda Pumping Station at Lemmer in the province of Friesland opened in 1920. It is the largest steam-pumping station ever built…

Beemster Polder

“The Beemster Polder, dating from the early 17th century, is is an exceptional example of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. It has…

Defence Line of Amsterdam

“Extending 135 km around the city of Amsterdam, this defence line (built between 1883 and 1920) is the only example of a…

Schokland and Surroundings

“Schokland was a peninsula that by the 15th century had become an island. Occupied and then abandoned as the sea encroached, it…