Join the Van Eesteren Museum for a walking tour exploring 'Toekomst van Toen in Slotervaart'. Discover how this Amsterdam district was conceived in the 1950s, embodying ideals of modernist housing, green courtyards, and integration with the Sloterpark. Learn about its unique architectural principles, including designs by Jakoba Mulder, and experience the aspirations of post-war urban development in the city. This tour offers deep insights into Slotervaart's distinct character.
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Explore the 1950s 'future of the past' in Slotervaart with a guided walking tour by the Van Eesteren Museum. Discover how this Amsterdam district was designed with ideals of light, air, and space, featuring modernist housing, green courtyards, and integration with the Sloterpark.
This guided walking tour, part of the 'Toekomst van Toen' series by the Van Eesteren Museum, delves into the history and architectural principles of Slotervaart, a district in Amsterdam built in the 1950s. Visitors will experience how the area was designed to embody ideals of light, air, and space, showcasing its modernist housing, innovative courtyard designs, and seamless integration with the Sloterpark. The tour highlights specific examples like the Collenbranderhof and Bakhuizen van den Brinkhof, and discusses the role of Jakoba Mulder's concepts in shaping the district. It also touches upon the unique position of Slotervaart in comparison to other AUP districts like Slotermeer and Buitenveldert, offering insight into the development of housing between 1950 and 1970. The tour, which takes place along the park and the southeastern side of the Sloterplas, allows participants to experience the planned urban environment first-hand. It points out key features such as the Hovenverkaveling (courtyard development) and the different courtyard types, including Spoorwegbuurt and Blue Banddorp. The route also includes a view of the national monument Het Sloterhof and discusses the function of the elevated Lelylaan and the role of the automobile in the city's design. This exploration provides a tangible connection to the aspirations and realities of post-war urban development in Amsterdam.
Tickets for the tour are available for purchase exclusively through the website. The tour takes place from 13:30 to 15:00. Please check the museum's accessibility page for more information.
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