Mercantile elites in the port of amsterdam and rotterdam. The first saloons and brothels appeared here in the 15th century. The transformation, which began in the 1970s, is now complete. Mokum events is proud of the beautiful city of amsterdam and wants you to experience the architecture in the eastern harbour area of amsterdam, the romantic canals, the. Previously known as handelskade, it was built between 1875 and 1883. This book gives a complete overview in words and images of the planning and architecture of these eastern harbour docklands supplemented by themed essays. This is a tour along crowded and quiet roads, leading through the central areas of the eastern islands 19th century and eastern docklands early 20th century, together known as the eastern docks. Cycling or walking architecture excursion from central station to java, knsm island and borneo sporenburg our architectural tour of the eastern docklands showcases innovative urban planning, a wealth of housing typologies, worlds class architecture all within the historic docklands. In the early 1990s the former eastern harbour area of amsterdam was converted into a vibrant housing area. From structure plan for the urban area to the north of the ij, 1958 source.
The real western harbour is an industrial area where the ships come and go from and to amsterdam with all. It should not be regarded as a homogeneous area, as there are many different neighbourhoods with their own culture and identity. The harbor area was constructed in the late nineteenth century to allow for increasing trade with the dutch east indies. Located on the ij harbor, it ran along the docks to the east of the center of amsterdam and got its name in 1883. Amsterdam map pdf navigate amsterdam like a local with your own personal pdf map. For some years eastern docklands became an area for artists, squatters and city nomads, living in old buses, caravans, tents, huts and dens. The port of amsterdam is about 5 nautical miles eastnortheast of the port of felixstowe in england and about 170 kilometers northnortheast of the port of brussels in belgium.
The city is known for its network of canals that divide amsterdam into some 90 islands that are connected by over 1,300 bridges and viaducts. The first hanseatic harbour was here in the middle ages, which was also a centre for social activities. When you say western harbour area, it is a very large area. The old seaport of amsterdam, the eastern docklands, has changed very rapidly since housing projects were permitted at the end of the last century. The port of amsterdam lies at the head of the ijsselmeer, a shallow freshwater lake in the northern netherlandss north holland province.
Residential purposes in 1975 the city council decided to earmark the eastern docklands for residential purposes. Basic reading list understanding dutch urbanism by. When the onceflourishing port lost its function, the decision was made to turn the district into a prominent residential area. Haven van amsterdam is a seaport in amsterdam in north holland, netherlands. Our aim is to become the most important circular economy hotspot of europe.
Pdf this city profile provides a multidimensional overview on the most recent. Galleries c h d f s r w e i need to know culture hotels design and architecture food and drink sport and fitness retail walks essays index 21 amsterdam need to know get to grips with the basics at first glance, horseshoeshaped amsterdam is a breeze to. Eastern harbour district amsterdam by jaap evert abrahamse, bernard hulsman, ton schaap. The dividing line of privacy and the social project the. Master the oldest part of amsterdam with plenty of restaurants along the way for a drink or bite.
Politicians and citizens of the northern, eastern and southern parts of the. This route brings together history and contemporary developments. Mar 26, 2020 amsterdam, city and port in the western netherlands that is the capital and principal commercial and financial center of the country. Mokum events is proud of the beautiful city of amsterdam and wants you to experience the architecture in the eastern harbour area of amsterdam, the romantic canals, the narrow alleys and the elegant squares. The eastern docklands are a great under explored and under exploited area in the amsterdam east borough. Eastern harbour district amsterdam urbanism and architecture. In the last decade of the 20th century the district became available for housing.
With existing locations in rotterdam and scheveningen, the harbour club is expanding its horizons by opening a third venue in amsterdam. So the eastern docks area is not just a successful and highly sortafter residential district, it is as much a catalogue of 20 years of dutch architecture and urbanism of the highest quality. Eastern docklands amsterdam architecture tour amsterdam. The ports strategic and central location within europe makes it easily accessible and ensures excellent connections to all major european markets. When the onceflourishing docks fell into disuse, it was decided to transform the area into a highgrade residential district. With suggestme you can generate a pdf map with ease, simply go to our amsterdam map page and search for the sights you would like to visit during your trip. The city is also famous as a center for polishing and cutting diamonds and as the chief financial center of the netherlands. Haven van amsterdam is a seaport in amsterdam in north. A central element in the development of the docklands is the oostelijke handelskade, the eastern quay. Available in north south and central america through d.
The redevelopment of the eastern harbour district of amsterdam coincided with that of other major ports and industrial areas in european cities that have been. Amsterdam east is a residential district in amsterdam. Amsterdam map pdf download the pdf tourist map of amsterdam. Pdf human scale urban design and its indicators docklands. The maintained harbour structure and the many harbour buildings that were saved create a recognisable identity and continuity with the foregoing. It lies between the amstel river in the west and the ij in the east. Walking and cycling around eastern islands and eastern docklands about 8 km. Amsterdam is the capital of the netherlands and is located in the province of. At the same time, amsterdam developed its discourses that form the theoretical framework.
The eastern islands of amsterdam posted on 28102015 the more agitated the past, the more peaceful the present this is the first thing that comes to my mind when trying to describe the islands of amsterdam, be it the western islands westelijke eilanden or the eastern ones oostelijke eilanden. Basic reading list understanding dutch urbanism by amsterdam. Architecture in the eastern harbour area of amsterdam by. Just click on an icon to find out more, and soon youll be experiencing the city just like a local. The harbour function of the amsterdam docklands also called eastern docklands amsterdam existed only for some 100 years. Amsterdams net migration with the its region and the rest of the country were. Circular economy is a focuspoint in the strategy of port of amsterdam. Pdf the ports of amsterdam and rotterdam, 18501940. The ijplein in the north of amsterdam is an exam ple of a cinematic. In 1919 part of the quay was renamed piet hein kade. The transformation of the amsterdam eastern docklands find, read and cite all the research you need on. The formula is showcased at the brands flagship store in the retail district in amsterdams south. Port of amsterdam the platform for current information. Amsterdam docklands architecture, history, art, music.
I found especially the oosterdok, java island and knsm island to be quite charming and interesting, but the highlight of the area, for me anyway, has to be the little. Part i concludes eastern harbour district, also an urban waterfront. Java island amsterdam harbour renovation project 19912000. No label aims to take the fuss out of the mens clothesshopping experience, leaving just wellmade, goodfitting fashion. Begun in the 1970s, that transformation is now almost completed. East harbour home amsterdam, netherlands menu, prices. Amsterdam s eastern harbor district consists of a number of artificial peninsulas constructed around 1900.
Amsterdam docklands history of eastern docklands amsterdam. Pdf in 1817, the dutch indies were returned to the dutch state and merchants from. Amsterdam s oostelijk havengebied or eastern docks area consists of a number of artificial archipelagos laid out around 1900. Architectural tour of eastern harbour district of amsterdam. When the port activities shifted westwards, this harbour became gradually redundant and amsterdam decided to transform the eastern harbour district into a residential area. Renowned architects, specialized in building along a waterfront, changed the old docks and port buildings into a modern residential area of amsterdam. The harbour of river cruise is not far from central station. Jewish historic district, the rembrandt house and hortus botanicus. Oostelijk havengebied is a neighborhood of amsterdam, netherlands, located between the ij and the amsterdam rhine canal in the borough of amsterdam oost. Eastern harbour district amsterdam, urbanism and architecture, marlies buurman, bernard hulsman, hans ibelings, allard jolles, ed melet, ton schaap, nai010. The harbour soon started to expand in the feijenoord area of. Mrp case study of amsterdams eastern docklands borneosporenburg area. In locations observing daylight saving time dst during part of the year.
With the available locations, innovations and network we realise our goals. The eastern docklands have been transformed from harbour area to a lively housing, culture and recreational district. Handling 100 million tonnes in cargo traffic annually, amsterdam is one of western europes top 5 sea ports. Housing at the threshold of urban policies cilt vol. Eastern harbour district of amsterdam that was built in 1900 for the mooring of large oceangoing ships. The term eastern time et is often used to denote the local time in areas observing either eastern standard time est or eastern daylight time edt. Java island is a narrow peninsula in the eastern harbour district of amsterdam that was built in 1900 for the mooring of large oceangoing ships. Eastern docklands amsterdam gives information about art, leisure, restaurants, nightlife, culture, architecture and history in a new neighbourhood in amsterdam developed in the nineties in the former harbour in east part of amsterdam. Thematic design java island amsterdam, harbour renovation. Eastern docklands amsterdam 2020 all you need to know. Amsterdam city districts amsterdams seven districts not to be confused with buurten neighbourhoods in amsterdam are amsterdam centre, west, oost, noord, zuid, nieuwwest and zuidoost. Which district you live in will determine which city office stadsloket you need to visit for official procedures such as registration and permits.
Diverse urban plans were devised for the various sections of the district. Amsterdam harbor, the netherlands travel photos by galen r. The harbor club, amsterdam adi group and the harbour club, amsterdam choose xilica audio design as their dsp loudspeaker management system. It was traditionally a prosperous harbour for the transhipment of. Kloosterman and others published planning for creativity. Our architectural tour of the eastern docklands showcases innovative urban planning, a wealth of housing typologies, worlds class architecture all within the historic docklands just a stones throw from the historic city centre of amsterdam. A major european stock exchange is located in amsterdam, as are the bank of the netherlands and several insurance firms. Find your way around amsterdams neighbourhoods and discover the areas top restaurants, attractions and hidden gems. The transformation of the amsterdam eastern docklands. It is the 4th busiest port in europe by metric tonnes of cargo. Amsterdam is the only historic city in the world, where the medieval centre is not a museum area.
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