Bernard Hulsman Bücher

Amsterdam's Eastern Harbor District consists of a number of artificial peninsulas constructed around 1900. When the once-flourishing port lost its function, the decision was made to turn the district into a prominent residential area. The transformation, which began in the 1970s, is now complete. Diverse urban plans were devised for the various sections of the district. Virtually every Dutch architect of standing and renown contributed to the architectural realization of these plans, making the Eastern Harbor District not only a pleasant and highly sought-after residential area, but also a true sampling of the Dutch housing construction of recent decades. Featuring work by UN Studio, West 8 and many others, this volume provides a complete overview of the urban planning and architecture of the District, supplemented by thematic essays. It is a significant reference work on this exceptional residential project, as well as a thorough overview of 20 years of Dutch architecture and urban planning at the highest level.

In <i>Double Dutch: Dutch Architecture since 1985</i>, architecture critic and journalist Bernard Hulsman describes the unprecedented boom experienced by Dutch architecture in the past quarter-century, discussing over 100 buildings that characterize the fascinating and turbulent scene. Dutch architects surprised the world with unconventional designs such as the Kunsthal by Rem Koolhaas and the Dutch pavilion by MVRDV at the World Exhibition in Hanover in 2000, while the rise of postmodern architecture occurred quietly, slipping almost unnoticed into the world's most modern architectural country. Hulsman also describes the failed deregulated housing revolution of Wilde Wonen, the reappearance of ornament, and the increasing concern for craft and sustainability that continues to dominate Dutch design. Accessibly written and richly illustrated with the photographs of acclaimed architectural photographer Luuk Kramer, <i>Double Dutch</i> is the first-ever critical overview of the golden years of Dutch architecture.