ArchWeek - Hertzberger in Delft - School Prototype

[Kevin Matthews]

<i>Discussion related to this <a href="http://www.ArchitectureWeek.com/">ArchitectureWeek</a> story, <a href="http://www.ArchitectureWeek.com/2011/0330/culture_1-1.html"><b>Hertzberger in Delft</b></a>:</i><br>
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[lekizz]

Nice to see a 'big up' for Herman Hertzberger! We were introduced to his work on various occasions at college and, a couple of years ago, he came in person to speak at the annual gathering of local architects.

His work is not everyone's ideal. I remember one of his young trendy compatriots at a college talk describing him as a 'fascist', presumably for the way Hertzberger often defines where and how you should use a space. On the contrary, I quite like the way he uses podiums, steps, shelves and other features to invite appropriation and suggest a use.