Celebrating 100 Years of The Dageraad Housing Complex: An Amsterdam Exhibition on Architecture and Social History

This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Dageraad, an extraordinary housing complex. It delves into the history of the building, its founders, architects Piet Kramer and Michel de Klerk, and the artworks integrated into its design, including sculptures by John Raedecker, Jan Heijens, and Chris van der Hoef.

Opened in 2018, '100 years The Dageraad' commemorates a century of the iconic Dageraad housing complex, a significant monument of the Amsterdam School architectural style. The exhibition honors the complex's founders, alderman Floor Wibaut and poet Herman Gorter, showcasing historical objects, photographs, and literature related to its social history and the Dutch Labour Movement. Significant attention is given to the architecture designed by Piet Kramer and Michel de Klerk, highlighting the monumental building's organic shapes and rich details. Featured artworks include sculptures by prominent artists such as John Raedecker, Jan Heijens, and Chris van der Hoef. The exhibition also showcases the results of a photography competition dedicated to capturing the essence of The Dageraad, providing a contemporary perspective on this internationally important social and architectural monument.

Entrance to the Visitors Centre 'De Dageraad' is free. Guided tours depart daily at 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00, with the 15:00 tour always in English. Admission for the guided tour is €7.50 (€5.00 for students/CJP card holders).