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Royal Dutch Military Police Complex : KMAR Building Amsterdam
KMAR Building, Holland design by Zvi Hecker Architects
post updated 27 April 2024
Location: Royal Marechaussee, Marine Barracks, centre of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Date: 2005-
Design: Zvi Hecker Architekt
22 Apr 2008
KMAR Amsterdam
For Koninklijke Marechausee – KMAR
Photographer: Michael Krüger
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KMAR Amsterdam architect : Zvi Hecker
Actual KMAR Amsterdam (completed building) design by Wansleben Architekten
The Corps de Maréchaussée was created by King William I to replace the French Gendarmerie on October 26, 1814. The word gendarmerie had gained a negative connotation, so William called the new force “marechaussée” (he forgot the first acute accent in the document).
Maréchaussée is an alternate French word for gendarmerie. At that time, the Marechaussee was a part of the army (landmacht). The Marechaussee was tasked with maintaining public order, law enforcement, and safeguarding the main roads. Although not specifically mentioned, this included police duties for the army. As such, the Marechaussee was part of the national police (rijkspolitie).
Source: Wikipedia
Location: Royal Marechaussee, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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