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Architecture history of Dutch

Dutch architecture style has influenced the world for ages. It started during the 17th century, when the Dutch empire was at the height of its power. During this time, the Dutch were influencing their colonized area such as indonesia to comply with them in terms of the architectural style. However, they finds out that they could not fully replicates their architectural habits to the unique tropical climate. Their low ceilings characteristics did not match the moist air. Later on, they resolve this problem by modifying the airflow system. They created higher ceilings, large widows and openings, they even added verandahs. Joglo and Limasan roof structures were the inspiration of the adaptation they made. Lawang Sewu is one of the most popular landmark in Semarang, Indonesia. Was built by the Dutch East Indies Railway Company in 1904-1919. Named Lawang Sewu which means “Thousand Doors” in Javanese, because of its enormous amount of doors. The building has about 600 large windows. Now, the Indonesian goverment has took it over and transform it to a railway museum.

(source: personal archive)