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.