Het Strijkijzer is a photograph by Dave Bowman which was uploaded on November 3rd, 2011.
Het Strijkijzer
Architectural study of the Het Strijkijzer building in The Hague, Netherlands.
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Het Strijkijzer (English: The clothing iron) is a... more
by Dave Bowman
Title
Het Strijkijzer
Artist
Dave Bowman
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Architectural study of the Het Strijkijzer building in The Hague, Netherlands.
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Het Strijkijzer (English: The clothing iron) is a residential and office skyscraper in The Hague, Netherlands. It is 132 metres with 42 floors and is the second tallest building in the city. In 2007 the building was awarded the Hague New City Prize and the international Emporis Skyscraper Award, with Emporis citing "its elegant reinterpretation of classic high-rise architecture, its contextual approach to a limited site, and its efficient program for accommodating new entrants to the housing market." Inspired by the Flatiron Building in New York City, its name is the Dutch word for the ironing appliance.
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Het Strijkijzer was topped off in March 2007. In June 2007 the building was capped with a crown which was mentioned in the local news shortly after installation because in high winds it emitted a high-pitched whistling sound. Hoftoren and Prinsenhof Tower in The Hague have also had such problems because of the nature of their tops. In the short term, the problem has been alleviated by affixing 380 plywood sheets to the crown. A visually more pleasing, permanent solution to replace this temporary measure is being sought.
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The building contains 51 luxury flats, accessible by a separate lift, and 300 studio flats for young people.
Het Strijkijzer is unusual in that it stands on a site measuring only 30 by 35 m. There is a panoramic terrace on the 41st floor, which is accessible from the ground floor via a dedicated lift. From the terrace, one can see the ships on the North Sea.
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Het_Strijkijzer
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November 3rd, 2011
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Comments (55)
Bob Lentz
Congratulations!, Dave, on this image’s 1st Place Prize in the “TOWERS” Minimalism Contest sponsored by the Best of Minimalism group on FAA, its being BOM group avatar for March 16-31, and on its being a Featured Image in the group.
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2021 June: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. You are also welcome to share your featured image on our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247552766180931/ Thank you for your participation in the group! (June 29, 2021)
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Linaji Creating
WE LOVE YOUR WORK! - CONGRATULATIONS You have been FEATURED in ALL GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY! Your work has been chosen and displayed in our newest Gallery #9… LINK: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/all-genre-of-photography-.html?showmessage=true&messageid=6399155&targetid=6399162#6399162
John Rogers
I am nominating this wonderful architectural image for Artist Special Feature in the Camera Arts Group. L/F
Jordan Hill
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This stunning Black and White image has been selected to be featured for the week in the "Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs" Group’s Home Page!! You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “Stunning Group Featured Images February 2018” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. If enabled, your image will also be posted to our group Pinterest page. Thank you for your group participation! ~Jan
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