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From Model to Metropolis: Exploring Amsterdam's Urban Development Story (1986-2026) at Arcam

Witness Amsterdam's remarkable architectural evolution and future city visions brought to life through detailed scale models.

Dive into Amsterdam's dynamic urban landscape at the From Model to Metropolis exhibition. Arcam presents four decades of city planning, showcasing how the metropolis evolved from 1986 to 2026. Visitors can explore diverse architectural concepts, from early project models to tangible future city plans, revealing a comprehensive view of Amsterdam's ongoing story.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at Arcam showcases Amsterdam's urban development over the past forty years through exceptional scale models. It covers five distinct development phases, from early project models to future city plans, offering a comprehensive look at the city's transformation and its tomorrow.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'From Model to Metropolis: Amsterdam’s Urban Story 1986 – 2026' provides an in-depth look at the evolution of Amsterdam over four decades. Hosted at Arcam, the exhibition utilizes exceptional scale models to illustrate five key development phases experienced by the city since 1986. Visitors will encounter models of both completed buildings and conceptualizations of future structures, granting a tangible glimpse into the city's ongoing transformation and its potential urban landscape of the future.

From Model to Metropolis: Amsterdam’s Urban Story 1986 – 2026 key exhibition facts

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 8, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
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