Description
This book focuses on 25 buildings on the island of Curaçao, constructed between the 1930s and the 1960s, whose designs were influenced by two distinct yet interrelated international architectural styles that emerged in the early 20th century: the Modern Movement and Art Deco.
In previous centuries, architectural styles in Curaçao were largely influenced by corresponding movements in Europe. This also applies to the Modern Movement and Art Deco architecture, which were introduced by Dutch architects working on the island.
The book is published by DoCoMoMo Curaçao and LM Publishers to draw attention and create awareness of modern architecture and its cultural value, which is crucial for preserving the fine buildings of this period. This documentation aims primarily to achieve that goal.
Authors
This publication was compiled by Michael A. Newton, a Curaçao-born architect and architectural historian who studied architecture at Delft University of Technology (Netherlands). He was involved in establishing a monument policy for Curaçao, worked for some twenty- five years as a conservation architect at the Curaçao Monuments Fund Foundation, and has written several publications on the island’s historical architecture. Since 2015, he has been the managing director of Newton Heritage Consulting and works as a heritage consultant in Curaçao as well as on various islands and countries in the Caribbean.
Ton Verkuijlen is a professional and creative photographer. Dutch by origin but working in Curaçao for decades. Result driven, perfectionist but easy going. Like to be involved in the creative process for best end result.