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Zomerwandelingen Elzenhagen Zuid 2026: Guided Architecture Walks in Amsterdam's Urban Transformation

Delve into the evolving cityscape of Amsterdam-Noord by exploring new residential architecture and city planning concepts.

These guided summer walking tours in Amsterdam-Noord illuminate the significant urban transformation underway in the Elzenhagen Zuid district. Discover how commercial areas are becoming a compact residential neighborhood with over 1,800 new homes, schools, and sports facilities. The tours showcase specific new constructions and architectural designs, offering tangible connections between planning concepts and real-world cityscapes.

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Exhibition summary

Explore Amsterdam's urban transformation through the 'Summer Walks Elzenhagen Zuid 2026' guided tours. These walks focus on the development of Elzenhagen Zuid in Amsterdam-Noord, showcasing new residential buildings, urban planning, and architectural highlights in a rapidly evolving area.

Curatorial context

The Zomerwandelingen Elzenhagen Zuid 2026 (Summer Walks Elzenhagen Zuid 2026) offer guided tours exploring the significant urban development currently underway in Amsterdam-Noord's Elzenhagen Zuid district. Once characterized by commercial areas and sports fields, this zone is being transformed into a compact residential neighborhood designed to house over 1,800 new homes, complete with schools and sports facilities. The walk delves into the distinct character of its three sub-areas: the Singelstrook, Zuidbuurt, and Noordbuurt. Visitors will see new construction, including urban villas designed by prominent architectural firms such as Office Winhov and Studio Ard Hoksbergen, known for its Xplore Agora building, a nominee for the Amsterdam Architecture Prize 2026. These tours complement the exhibition '[Van Maquette tot Metropool: Stadsuitleg Amsterdam 1986–2026](https://arcam.nl/events/van-maquette-tot-metropool-stadsuitleg-amsterdam-1986-2026/)', offering a tangible connection between urban planning concepts and their real-world realization. The walks aim to illustrate how Amsterdam is changing, providing insights into recent architectural history and future cityscapes through on-site exploration.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for the Zomerwandelingen Elzenhagen Zuid are priced at €15 for regular admission. Multiple tour times are available on June 7 and July 12, 2026. Purchasing a walk ticket also grants access to a free ticket for the Arcam exhibition 'Van Maquette tot Metropool'.

Zomerwandelingen Elzenhagen Zuid 2026 key exhibition facts

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 7, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The tours showcase architectural projects by Office Winhov, Bedaux de Brouwer, Korth Tielens, Marcel Lok Architect, and Studio Ard Hoksbergen (i.c.m. VDNDP; Stichting ZAAM).
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