Architectural Tours

De Gebouwengids (the BuildingGuide) organizes excursions on architecture and urban planning in Amsterdam, Almere, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Utrecht.

Amsterdam

Architectural tours in Amsterdam
  • The Muziekgebouw (Music Building) aan 't IJ, 3xN, 2005
  • The Amsterdam library, Jo Coenen, 2007
  • The Conservatory, Frits van Dongen, ArchitectenCie, 2008
  • The Easter Docklands
  • IJburg, recent handmade islands (the possibility to visit an apartment)
  • The Y, the banks of this river is changing in a new centre
  • South-ax (Zuidas)

Almere

Tour on architecture and urban design in Almere.
  • The new city-centre of Almere, urban design by Rem Koolhaas, OMA
  • Different neighbourhoods such as Almere Poort with a lot of private plots

Rotterdam

Excursions on urban design and architecture in Rotterdam on former area's with harbour activities
  • The Kop van Zuid
  • The Lloydkwartier (Müllerpier and Lloydpier)
  • Katendrecht, with a visit to one of the private plots
  • Wijnhavenkwartier
  • Le Medi




Utrecht, De Uithof

  • The Uithof, the University Campus of Utrecht. In recent years the site has undergone a major change. Rem Koolhaas, OMA and Art Zaaijer have made a new masterplan. New buildings of OMA, UN Studio, Neutelings Riedijk, Marlies Rohmer and Köther and Salman are adjusted.


Excursions, Guides and Organization

  • The excursions are guided by professionals.
  • The tours can be done on foot, by boat, by minibus or by bicycle.
  • It is also possible to organize lunch or dinner.