100 jaar Dageraad: Celebrating a Century of Amsterdam School Architecture and Social Housing

This exhibition commemorates 100 years of the Dageraad housing complex, a significant work of the Amsterdam School. It delves into the complex's history, architects Piet Kramer and Michel de Klerk, and the artists who contributed to its design.

The exhibition '100 jaar Dageraad' marks the centenary of the Dageraad housing complex, a prominent example of the Amsterdam School architectural movement. Located in Amsterdam, this significant social housing project was designed by Piet Kramer and Michel de Klerk, key figures of the era. The exhibition utilizes historical objects, photographs, and literature to highlight the founders, such as alderman Floor Wibaut and poet Herman Gorter, and showcases the distinctive architecture and numerous artworks integrated into the building, including pieces by John Rädecker, Jan Heijens, and Chris van der Hoef. It also examines the political and social background of De Dageraad, which was conceived as part of the broader Plan Zuid and represented the ideals of the Dutch labor movement and the Social Democratic Workers' Party (SDAP). Further enriching the visitor experience, the exhibition features photographs from a contest organized in collaboration with the digital platform Wendingen, focusing on the unique details of the Dageraad complex. The page notes that the building's inscription of 'july 1918' serves as a constant reminder of its origins. Both the exhibition and an accompanying book aim to reflect on De Dageraad as an important international social and architectural monument. The exhibition is held at the Bezoekerscentrum De Dageraad and is complemented by public activities like lectures, poetry evenings, and thematic guided tours.

Admission to the exhibition in the Bezoekerscentrum De Dageraad is free. Guided tours are available for €7.50 (€5.00 for students and CJP members). The accompanying book is available for purchase online and at the museum.