From 1975 to 2017 the IJdoornlaanbrug bridge house sheltered Amsterdam’s bridge keepers. It’s a fascinating story. This unassuming building on the IJdoornlaan now has a new purpose. It’s one of 28 suites in the SWEETS hotel. Imagine the bridge keepers’ lives. They witnessed countless boats navigate the North Holland Canal. Their view was unparalleled. Horizontal panoramic windows offered a perfect vantage point. The red and blue of the bridge’s lifting arms mirrored the window frames. The design is by Dirk Sterenberg. It’s his last bridge house. It shows a shift towards functionality. This is a far cry from the more ornate bridge houses of Pieter Lodewijk Kramer. Yet it carries the same strongly architectural style. The robust and functional design allowed the bridge keeper to oversee the roadway and the canal. There was even a platform for basement access. This building. This bridge house. It’s more than just a hotel suite now. It’s a testament to Amsterdam’s history. It’s a piece of its ever-evolving identity. It’s a quiet reminder of a time when bridge keepers oversaw the smooth flow of city life. Now it offers a unique stay in a place steeped in history. Step inside. Experience the IJdoornlaanbrug.
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