No book had ever been written about the Bruynzeel homes that, with their striking design, dominate the neighborhoods of Paramaribo. The book "Bruynzeel Houses in Suriname" describes the history of Bruynzeel Suriname Houtmaatschappij and the Bruynzeel houses. The book tells all about house types, features, construction and design. But to this is added the unique story of Kees Tempelaar, the founder of the homes. Along with memories of other workers, residents and bystanders. Thus the book has become a total document, describing the complex time picture 1947 to 2005 of Suriname and Bruynzeel.