C-huis. (Tydelyk kantoor) (Aug. 1926.) 1926 - 1928

This black and white photograph, “C-huis (Temporary Office),” was taken anonymously in August 1926. The clarity of the image, the way it captures the light hitting the building, makes me think of the precision you find in architectural drawings. What's fascinating is the texture. The roof tiles of the building have been rendered so sharply against the muted flatness of the sky. I'm drawn to the way the light catches the car parked outside, and the shadows falling from the building suggest depth. It's not trying to be flashy; it’s just showing you what is there, but maybe it also hides something. This makes me think of the work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, those German photographers who documented industrial structures. This photograph is like a cousin of that project, maybe a bit more personal. There's a stillness here, a quiet invitation to look and think. It’s less about the what, and more about the how you see.