Huize Lydia

Huize Lydia is an impressive example of the expressionist Amsterdam School and is considered the most important work of architect Jan Boterenbrood. Built between 1924 and 1927 on Roelof Hartplein in the Zuid district, the building was originally designed as a Catholic home for women and girls. Constructed of brown brick, it follows a U-shaped floor plan around a courtyard and stands out for its five to six stories, a tower, and numerous facade details such as stained-glass windows and oriel windows. The building has been a listed monument since 1996. Today its rooms house a multifunctional center, while its urban setting is further highlighted by the Het Nieuwe Huis across the way, which was also designed in the expressionist style.