Amsterdam in 4 days or more | Architectural Activities

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

Within an hour or less you can travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, world famous for it's modern architecture.
For example the Kijk-Kubus is a fully furnished show home in the Blaakse Bos, an unusual collection of cube-shaped homes. The cube houses were designed by Piet Blom and don't have any straight walls inside.

 

The Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI) has one of the largest architecture collections in the world; eighteen kilometres of shelves containing drawings, sketches, models, photographs, books, journals and other materials. The NAI presents architecture, urban design, interior design and landscape architecture in more than twenty exhibitions it organizes every year. It also devotes a great deal of attention to developments in industrial and graphic design and other aspects of the designed environment.

 

Address: Museumpark 25, Rotterdam
Website: NAI

Cube Houses

Address: Overblaak 70, Rotterdam

 

 

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 20 408 5100
Website: Local Experts Amsterdam

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

The theatre of Abraham Tuschinski opened its doors in 1921. It is a mix of two styles: Art Deco and Amsterdam School. Everywhere you go you’ll find all sorts of decorations ranging from wall paintings to hand-knotted carpets.

 

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