Uncover the compelling story behind De Nederlandsche Bank's Amsterdam headquarters. This architectural tour highlights its rich history, the impact of Marius Duintjer's modernist vision, and its transformation through Mecanoo's sustainable renovation. Participants will gain insights into its cultural context, a city garden, and can independently explore the New Treasury and a renovation exhibition.
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This guided tour explores the architecture of De Nederlandsche Bank's headquarters, focusing on its history, its controversial modernist design by Marius Duintjer, and its recent renovation by Mecanoo. Visitors will learn about the building's sustainability features and its cultural context, with an option to visit the New Treasury and an exhibition on the renovation.
The 'Rondleiding Architectuur door De Nederlandsche Bank 2026' offers a deep dive into the iconic, and at times controversial, headquarters of De Nederlandsche Bank. Originally designed by Marius Duintjer and completed in 1968, the building was a significant modernist structure in Amsterdam's cityscape. The tour, organized by Arcam after its success last year, guides visitors through the public areas of the renovated building, including the ground floor and basement, which have been opened to the public since 2025. The tour highlights the extensive renovation undertaken by Mecanoo, which aimed to meet BREEAM Outstanding sustainability standards. This involved a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, the use of sustainable materials, and the incorporation of green spaces, such as the publicly accessible city garden. The session also touches upon the building's historical context, including its controversial placement on the site of the former Paleis voor Volksvlijt, and preserves the artwork by Ossip Zadkine near the main entrance. Following the guided tour, participants have the opportunity to independently visit the New Treasury, which houses a collection of money and art, and an exhibition detailing the renovation process, while also engaging with interactive games about DNB's core tasks.
Tickets for the guided tour are available for €15,- per person, with a maximum of two tickets per order. Tickets are personalized and require the visitor to bring their identification for entry. The tour duration is 1 hour, followed by an independent visit to the New Treasury and exhibition. The building's public spaces can also be visited independently and free of charge.
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