Dom Hans van der Laan was the ninth of the 11 recorded children of Leiden architect Leo van der Laan (1864–1942). Dom van der Laan began his studies in architecture at the Technische Universiteit Delft in 1923, two years after he finished his secondary school. Architectural education in those days was generally confined to nineteenth-century neoclassicism and all teachers originated from before the first world war. Students in their third year of study had to make their designs, but those of Hans van der Laan were all rejected. In the same autumn, he founded, together with some fellow-students, a study-group, the Bouwkundige Studiekring’BSK (‘Architectural Study Circle’), aiming to discover themselves the very basics of architecture, which they missed in regular teaching. On 26 May 1929, Hans van der Laan and his fellow-novice Herman Diepen made their profession in the abbey. In 1936 father Hans was charged with the guidance in the sacristy, which he would retain till his departure to Vaals in 1968. After the war, father van der Laan was invited by the bishop of Breda to take the guidance of a working party, charged with the rebuilding of the destroyed churches in the diocese. In 1951, the abbey of Sint-Benedictusberg in Vaals had been founded a second time by a group of monks of the Saint-Paul's abbey of Oosterhout and father Van der Laan was asked by them to design the still missing crypt and church. On 18 October 1968, father Van der Laan changed his domicile from Oosterhout to Vaals, where in 1970, he became an official member of the community of Sint-Benedictusberg. In his new home, he also was appointed as sacristan, so that he could continue his familiar daily work and in 1973 he was elected as a member of the Council, the board under the guidance of the abbot. Before his death, Van der Laan garnered worldwide acclaim for his comprehensive architectural theory, which has been translated into several languages and presents a doctrine of connections in the design of architectural space, notably the plastic number.
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Pine Dining Set by Dom Hans Van Der Laan
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Constructed from lacquered pine planks and fastened using hinge nails, this rare Dom Hans van der Laan (The Netherlands 1904-1991) dining set features straight corners and beveled in...
Metal
$5,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Bossche School Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dom Hans van der Laan, Bossche school, Netherlands, 1960s. The chair was designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan ...
Pine
$8,758
H 80.32 in W 35.44 in D 2.17 in
Monumental Monastery Swing Door Architect Dom Hans Van Der Laan, Bossche School
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Monumental Monastery Swing Door by Architect Dom Hans Van Der Laan, Bossche School
Wood
$32,000
H 19.5 in W 69 in D 25.75 in
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Daybed/Bench with Original Drawings c. 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan unique daybed/bench with original drawings. From a private Doctor’s practice in Sint-Michielsgestel, the Netherlands c. 1970. Spruce, copper nails, paint. Co...
Copper
$10,209
H 20.67 in W 63.98 in D 17.72 in
Bench for Vincentius Church by Jan de Jong & Dom Hans van der Laan
By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
Located in London, GB
"Early design bench (1964, Netherlands) by Jan de Jong, the Dutch Bossche School architect and protegé of the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van de Laan. The bench was...
Wood, Paint
Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair was originally designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg located near the Dutch town of Vaals. This easy chair is in an untouched condition. It was made of pinewood and feature copper nails, giving this piece an understated, rustic look. The chair was entirely painted grey, including the nails. The main focus of van der Laan’s design was functionality and rationality, which is reflected in the openings on the sides and on the back that serves the purpose of joining multiple pieces together. This chair is a beautiful piece of Dutch design history. Although Dom van der Laan left a small body of work behind, his legacy is highly regarded in the world of architecture. The St. Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals and its interior quickly became his masterpiece at the age of 53. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Item has some small marks and scratches. Dimensions: 21.2 in W x 20.8 in D x 37.4 in H 54 cm W x 53 cm D x 95 cm H About the designer: Dom Hans van der Laan (1904-1991) was the ninth of the eleven recorded children of Leiden architect Leo van der...
Pine
$9,109
H 25.6 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Dom Hans van der Laan Console or Side Table, the Netherlands 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Bossche School console or side table by Dom Hans van der Laan, the Netherlands 1960s Rare and collectible piece by renowned Dutch designer, architect and monk Dom Hans van der Laan....
Wood, Pine
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Oak High Back Bench c. 1960
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Dom Hans van der Laan unique oak high back bench. Commissioned for Willibrordkerk (St Willibrord’s Church), Almelo. The Netherlands c. 1960’s. Van der Laan rarely used oak ...
Oak
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