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EndLESS Amsterdam Exhibition: Exploring the Circular City and Sustainable Urban Futures

Uncover how Amsterdam aims to become a circular economy, impacting residents, businesses, and the natural environment.

The EndLESS Amsterdam exhibition offered an in-depth look at the city's ambition to achieve a circular economy by 2050. It explored the implications for inhabitants, businesses, and the natural environment, questioning urban growth sustainability. Through various media, the exhibition showcased innovative projects and planning concepts, highlighting Amsterdam's adoption of the 'donut model' and diverse case studies in urban development.

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Exhibition summary

EndLESS Amsterdam explores the transition towards a circular city in Amsterdam, focusing on how this shift impacts residents, businesses, flora, and fauna. The exhibition delves into the ideas, agreements, users, and inhabitants of this emerging circular urban environment.

Curatorial context

EndLESS Amsterdam provides an in-depth look at the city's commitment to becoming a circular economy by 2050, significantly reducing the use of new raw materials and resources. The exhibition examines the implications of this transition for inhabitants, businesses, and the natural environment, questioning the sustainability of urban growth. It presents the circular city through the lenses of "the beast, the inhabitant, the company, and the administration," utilizing photographs, film, animation, documentation, and models. The exhibition highlights Amsterdam's adoption of Kate Raworth's 'donut model' as a framework for economic development that respects both planetary boundaries and social equity, positioning the city as a global leader in this approach. It connects contemporary circularity goals with historical urban planning concepts like the 'compact city' and the 'Omgevingsvisie Amsterdam 2050,' showcasing various projects and initiatives contributing to a sustainable urban future. Featured are diverse case studies such as the circular airport at Schiphol, the Port of Amsterdam as a resource hub, and specific urban development projects like Strandeiland and Buiksloterham, illustrating practical applications of circular principles in architecture and urban planning.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition was displayed from November 20, 2020, to February 28, 2021. Current ticketing information for this past exhibition is not available on this page. Visitors are generally directed to the 'Plan je bezoek' section for current information regarding museum visits and admission policies on the ARCAM website.

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 20, 2020 – Feb 28, 2021
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features contributions and perspectives from "the beast, the inhabitant, the company, and the administration," and highlights work by The Why Factory (TU Delft) led by Winy Maas, landscape architect Thijs de Zeeuw, and aquatic ecologist Maarten Erich. It also showcases projects with input from various partners and collaborators.
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