Michiel Brinkman (1873–1925) was a Dutch architect[1] and the father of Johannes Brinkman the exponent of Nieuwe Bouwen, modern architecture in the Netherlands. Michiel Brinkman is notable for his Justus van Effen housing block complex in Spangen, which is a Rijksmonument, built in 1922.[2] it incorporates 3m wide connecting terraces on the third floor, known in Dutch as Bovenstraten (sing. Bovenstraat), and in English as 'Streets in the sky'.
- ^ "Spangen Quarter Housing". www.hiddenarchitecture.net. 25 February 1915. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ "architectureguide.nl - Housing Justus van Effen Block, Michiel Brinkman, Rotterdam". www.architectureguide.nl. Retrieved 25 November 2017.