Interior of the S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam (1936-1938)

People:

J.J.P. Oud (architect)

Title:

Interior of the S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam (1936-1938)

Date:

1936-1938

Level of archival description:
project

Extent and medium:

6 drawings
2 photographs

Scope and content:
Construction for the transatlantic ocean liner, S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam – an initiative of the Holland-America Line – began in 1936 and was completed by May 1938. After the death of a leading figure of the Brinkman & Van der Vlugt architectural firm, the director of the Holland-American Line contracted the interior design to several architects, each working in partnership with artists. Oud was responsible for designing the First Class Swimming Pool and Second Class Tourist Lounge and Smoking Room. Oud outfitted the Second Class lounge with a rug, wooden furniture and a parquet dance floor; at one end of the room he set a stage, grand piano, and projection booth. The Smoking Room featured cork floors, panelled walls and a long reading table. The Smoking Room featured club chairs in brown leather and wooden chairs (Taverne et al. 2001, 389-392). Project series includes plans for the Tourist Lounge, and photographs of its interior.

Reference number:

CI005.S1.1936.PR3

Location:

Den Helder Netherlands

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