Herman Ambrosius Jan Baanders [SEP] place of death
Herman Ambrosius Jan Baanders
Herman Ambrosius Jan Baanders (Amsterdam, 13 February 1876 – Amsterdam, 27 May 1953), also known by his initials as H.A.J. Baanders, was a Dutch architect, designer and entrepreneur who was active in the Amsterdamse School style of architecture. He designed the Amsterdams Lyceum, among others.
Baanders' most significant contribution to the development of the Amsterdamse School style was a number of buildings outside Amsterdam during the early phase of the movement. His firm was also the starting point for the careers of
Baanders
Baanders is a Dutch occupational surname. "Baander" was a name for a ropemaker. Notable people of the name include the following:
- Herman Hendrik Baanders (1849–1905), Dutch architect
- Herman Ambrosius Jan Baanders (1876–1953), Dutch architect
- Nina Baanders-Kessler (1915–2002), Dutch sculptor and medalist
- Tine Baanders (1890–1971), Dutch illustrator and graphic designer