Die Waage
Subtitle: ein Bautyp des "Goldenen Jahrhunderts" in Holland
By: Karl Kiem
Publisher: Gebr. Mann Verlag
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Berlin
Language: ger
Number of pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9783786126058
Subjects: Weighhouses; Waagehaus; Marketplaces; Commercial buildings; Architecture
Description: "Waag" is a singular, monofunctional architectural style prevelant in the Dutch Republic (1581-1795), principally in the provinces of Holland and Friesland. Its development came during the time of the so-called "Golden Century" (1585-1670).  Unlike multifunctional commercial building styles prevalent in the rest of Europe at this time, the Dutch weighhouses all had weighing as their primary function located on the ground floors, and several sub-types were developed that are identified and described.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-254) and index.