This magazine article on the Architect of the Centraal Beheer Offices- Herman Hertzberger. In 2012, Hertzberger received on of the most prestigious awards in architecture, the Royal Gold Medal, due to his body of architectural work. It goes on talk about his beliefs, one being that the function of the building doesn't completely define how all the space within should be used. It says that he believed they mus also cater to human needs such as social activity. This is evident in the Centraal Beheer office complex because it was designed specifically so people can feel comfortable and interact together. The magazine article also goes on to saying that he has had an international effect. I could most certainly agree as places, such as Google and Apple, have left the "function follows form" mantra and have focused more on the individual now.
"Herman Hertzberger to Receive the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture - Dezeen." Dezeen Herman Hertzberger to Receive the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture Comments. 6 Dec. 2011. Web. 6 Feb. 2015. <http://www.dezeen.com/2011/12/06/herman-hertzberger-to-receive-the-royal-gold-medal-for-architecture/>.
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