Authors | Alessio Russo |
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Journal | City, Territory and Architecture |
Page number | 1-3 |
Serial number | 10 |
Volume number | 6 |
Paper Type | Full Paper |
Published At | 2023 |
Journal Type | Typographic |
Journal Country | Iran, Islamic Republic Of |
Journal Index | Scopus |
Abstract
A hofje is a Dutch word for a courtyard surrounded by small houses1 that have existed since the Middle Ages. For six centuries, Dutch hofjes have captivated the imagination; their unique architecture keeps these mod- est, hidden urban oasis relevant. In response to shifting societal needs, architects have innovated the fourteenth- century archetype in every time. Residents and guests are constantly treated to a unique urban intimacy in a com- munal setting. After all, the interior courtyards of urban blocks have given rise to distinct styles of architecture and housing all across the world, which often date back centuries.
tags: Hofje, Architectural heritage, Historic dutch cities, Housing design, Chronology, Netherlands