The rapid growth of the population after the end of WW II prompted the construction of schools all over the island. The tropical style in the construction of the walls and windows of those buildings was aimed to letting the wind come in and keeping the sun out. Therefore, niches were created with recessed windows.

This type of construction was found in several buildings, like the ‘Bestuurskantoor’ and schools like the Commander General Abraham de Veer School in San Nicolas.
The pictures show the niches with deep lying windows.