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Rietveld Schröderhuis

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Rietveld Schröderhuis by Els Slots
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The Rietveld Schröderhuis is considered an icon of the Modern Movement in architecture.

The house was constructed in 1924 by the famous artist Gerrit Rietveld. It was his first attempt at designing a complete house. He got the assignment from Mrs. Schröder, and together they developed this unique house. It was built according to the architectural principles of the "Stijl"-movement: only the typical colours red, blue and yellow are used, in combination with the non-colours white, grey and black. The furniture inside was also made by Rietveld, in the same style and colours.

Community Perspective: quite expensive to visit (19 EUR in 2023) and incredibly small. But “even if you are not a big devotee of Modernist architecture, it is worth the time to see inside, the huge amount of ingenious small details are enough to keep most people entertained.” Read Ian’s review for more about the De Stijl movement. Recently (2022), they’ve eased visitor conditions by allowing photography and providing access with an audio guide instead of a tour.

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Full Name
Rietveld Schröderhuis (Rietveld Schröder House) (ID: 965)
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Netherlands
Status
Inscribed 2000 Site history
History of Rietveld Schröderhuis
2000: Criteria
The application of criterion (vi) was deferred, pending the report of the meeting "Authenticity and Integrity in the African Context" which was recently held.
2000: Inscribed
Inscribed
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Cultural
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  • ii
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  • 14 Feb 2014 nieuws.nl — Rietveld Schröderhuis imitated in Lego

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To be done online, 1 or 2 days before usually is enough.

See tickets.rietveldschroderhuis.nl

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  • On Euro coins

    Depicted on Dutch commemorative euro coins. These are 5 (and 10) euro coins, and as is stated on this website: "The commemorative coin is legal tender with a face value of 5 euros. The gold commemorative coin even has a face value of 10 euros and is also known as the "Golden Tenner."

  • On Euro coins

    Depicted on Dutch commemorative euro coins. These are 5 (and 10) euro coins, and as is stated on this website: "The commemorative coin is legal tender with a face value of 5 euros. The gold commemorative coin even has a face value of 10 euros and is also known as the "Golden Tenner."

  • Smallest cultural WHS
    "The Schröder House measures about 7m x 9m, and it has two floors" (AB ev) - 0.00750 ha.
Architecture
  • Reinforced Concrete
    "The main structure consists of reinforced concrete slabs and steel profiles." (AB ev)
  • International style
    De Stijl, a Dutch art movement: "The works of De Stijl would influence the Bauhaus style and the international style of architecture as well as clothing and interior design. However, it did not follow the general guidelines of an "-ism" (e.g., Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism), nor did it adhere to the principles of art schools like the Bauhaus; it was a collective project, a joint enterprise." (wiki)

    See en.wikipedia.org

Damaged
  • Damaged in World War II
    "During World War II a lorry carrying ammunition exploded on the ring road not far from the house. All the windows were shattered and cracks appeared in the masonry of the south wall. The windows were repaired, but with some differences compared to the originals. (AB ev)
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  • Chairs
    The “Red and Blue Chair” designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1917 and was orogonally “uncoloured”. In 1923 it was painted “entirely black with areas of primary colors attributed to De Stijl movement. The effect of this color scheme made the chair seem to almost disappear against the black walls and floor of the Rietveld Schröder House, where it was later placed” (Wiki).

    See en.wikipedia.org

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    Located in a residential area in Utrecht, about 1h from Amsterdam Central Station by train & bus
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