In the 1950s and ’60s, both in the Netherlands and beyond, university campuses were the predominant site of important experiments in modern architecture and urban planning. The often long-term involvement of leading designers in their development makes these campuses a subject of particular interest. This examination of the architecture and urban planning of post-war university campuses builds on ‘OverHolland’ 18/19, which featured TU Delft and TU Eindhoven. This is now expanded to include Twente University and comparisons with campuses built elsewhere, reflecting the significance of a worldwide trend, including expansion proposals and heritage management.

In the 1950s and ’60s, both in the Netherlands and beyond, university campuses were the predominant site of important experiments in modern architecture and urban planning. The often long-term involvement of leading designers in their development makes these campuses a subject of particular interest. This examination of the architecture and urban planning of post-war university campuses builds on ‘OverHolland’ 18/19, which featured TU Delft and TU Eindhoven. This is now expanded to include Twente University and comparisons with campuses built elsewhere, reflecting the significance of a worldwide trend, including expansion proposals and heritage management.