Amsterdam in 1 day | Architectural Activities

Architecture in the Eastern Docklands

Enjoy the rich history of the Eastern Docklands, as well as the new architecture on KNSM and Java island, Borneo and Sporenburg. Cultivated warehouses, the old Lloyd hotel and impressive residential buildings.

The tour takes 2,5 hours. Place of departure is the entrance of the white Smits Koffiehuis opposite to Central Station of Amsterdam.

Info: +31 (0)20 408 5100
Website: Local Experts Amsterdam

At ARCAM (Amsterdam Centre for Architecture) there is a point where the public can go for information and where architecture aficionados can be directed to interesting buildings and sites in the city.

The exhibition programme is varied and turns the spotlight on architects, buildings, urban developments, architecture abroad and themes relating to architecture. The ARCAM Panorama is a presentation on Amsterdam architecture from the year 800 untill now.

The exhibition space and the information point are open Tuesday to Saturday, from 1 to 5 PM. Admission is free.

Address: Prins Hendrikkade 600, Amsterdam
Website: ARCAM

The Tuschinski Theatre is considered as one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world. Thousands of electric lamps, marble, stained glass windows and the exotic art create an overwhelming entrance.

The theatre of Abraham Tuschinski opened its doors in 1921. The style of the building and interior is a mix of three important styles of that era: Art Deco, Amsterdam School (the Dutch response to the Art Deco style) and Jugendstil. The interior is richly decorated with wall paintings, hand-knotted carpets, lamps and even beautiful covers for the heating panels. The main theatre also has a stage and an organ.

As of 1 April 2012 it is possible to book a tour to admire the beauty of the interior and get more information on it.

 

Address: Reguliersbreestraat 26, Amsterdam

The Scheepvaarthuis (Shipping House) is one of Amsterdam's best-known monuments. Architect J.M. van der Mey designed this building. The Scheepvaarthuis was built as a joint office for six Amsterdam shipping companies. The structure is one of the main examples of the Amsterdam School (the Dutch response to the Art Deco style).

 

Now it is the first class Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam. If you didn’t book a room, you can enjoy it’s interior and lunch, afternoon tea, or just a drink in the Bar-Lounge.

Don't forget to take a look at the beautiful main stair case!

 

Address: Prins Hendrikkade 108, Amsterdam