To answer the main question ‘how did Dutch colonial architecture foster the building projects in Paramaribo, as desired by the Sociëteit van Suriname between 1768 and 1785?’ three characteristics...Show moreTo answer the main question ‘how did Dutch colonial architecture foster the building projects in Paramaribo, as desired by the Sociëteit van Suriname between 1768 and 1785?’ three characteristics of Dutch colonial architecture with Paramaribo as a case-study were analysed: 1) the gradual fusion of European architecture with the use of local South American materials, 2) the climatological adaption of buildings to the tropical climate and 3) concerns the uniqueness of the buildings, originated from the diverse cultural context. To dive deeper into Dutch colonial architecture than has ever been done before, I also analysed how climate and environmental aspects affected the architectural products wood and stone in relation to urban development.Show less
