Architect Huig Maaskant
Architect Huig Maaskant (1907-1977) played an important role in modern Dutch architecture. He designed groundbreaking and complex metropolitan buildings such as the Groot Handelsgebouw, the Euromast and Hilton Rotterdam. Huig Maaskant is seen as the source of inspiration and forerunner for the generation of, among others, Winy Maas (MVRDV), Adriaan Geuze (West 8), Willem Jan Neutelings and Rem Koolhaas (OMA).