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Building on Housing History: An Exhibition Exploring Urban Development and Architecture in Amsterdam

Explore housing protests, policies, and lived urban experiences shaping Amsterdam's diverse neighborhoods.

This exhibition, "Building on Housing History: From Resistance to Renewal," offers a deep dive into how housing protests and policies have shaped Amsterdam's urban fabric. Visitors can explore the significant impact on areas like Amsterdam North, Southeast, and Nieuw-West, connecting architectural history with past social movements. Reinterpret the richness and diversity of these districts' architectural heritage through compelling narratives and visual displays.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the significant impact of housing protests and policies on both historical and contemporary urban development in Amsterdam's North, Southeast, and Nieuw-West districts. It journeys through each area, connecting architectural history, past housing movements, and current lived urban experiences to reinterpret and showcase the richness and diversity of these districts' architectural heritage.

Curatorial context

The exhibition _Building on Housing History: From Resistance to Renewal_ delves into the profound influence of housing protests and policies on urban development across Amsterdam's North, Southeast, and Nieuw-West districts, spanning both historical and contemporary contexts. It guides visitors through each district, illuminating classical architectural history, significant past housing protests, and the realities of urban life today. By drawing connections between these three distinct narratives and reinterpreting them, Arcam aims to reveal the depth and variety of the architectural heritage in these areas, challenging dominant historical accounts. This comprehensive exhibition is a culmination of Arcam’s annual theme, 'Hervertellingen' (Reinterpretations), and will be on display for a full year. It features newspaper headlines, posters, maps, and photographs that bring the past and present of these Amsterdam districts to life. Complementing these visuals are podcasts and audio stories that amplify residents' voices, offering insights into the struggles, transformations, and continuous efforts to build a better future. The exhibition invites a deep reflection on the intricate relationship between architecture, housing activism, and policy-making, encouraging a richer understanding of the city's evolving landscape.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for this exhibition can be purchased via the provided link. As the exhibition runs for a full year, general visitor information and accessibility details can be found on the Arcam website.

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 15, 2024 – Nov 23, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Curators of Reinterpretations: Amsterdam Nieuw-West: Sophia Holst and Tayfun Balçik; Amsterdam North: Wouter Stroet and Verdedig Noord, with contributions from Emin Batman.
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