2176. Van Nelle Factory

 

Dear Jan,

This is a vintage postcard featuring the Van Nelle

Factory built between 1925 and 1931. The complex

shows a clear influence of Soviet Constructivism.

It was in operation until 1997 when it became a 

large co-working space.

Best,

R

100. J. van Nelle, Rotterdam

Dear Joel,

The Van Nelle Factory plans were exhibited at the
Stuttgart exhibition of 1927. As Benevolo states,
the various functions of the productive process were
rigorously analyzed and faithfully expressed in the
articulation of the building, including the pipes carrying
the product to warehouses along the canal, which were
openly set into the glass facade.

Thanks for meeting with me yesterday.
R