Urban Oases: Dutch Hofjes as Hidden Architectural Gems

By Willemijn Wilms Floet

The inspiring history of a medieval Dutch architectural typology

A medieval Dutch phenomenon, a hofje is a courtyard or garden surrounded by almshouses or some form of public housing. This guide takes readers through 20 Dutch hofjes built between 1395 and 2007, and explores how this structure can serve today's urban needs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9462086605
• ISBN13: 9789462086609
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Nai010 Publishers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.2" x 10.2"