‘Krommers in Amsterdamse kapconstructies. Dendrochronologie en houthandel (1470-1660)’, in: Nieuwsbrief Bouwhistorie (2020), nr. 69, 16-26.
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Krommers in Amsterdamse kapconstructies
In deze bijdrage staan kromme jukbenen in Amsterdamse kapconstructies centraal, waarvan er in de afgelopen vijftien jaar zo’n vijftig werden gedateerd. Achtereenvolgens zal worden gekeken naar de toepassing, de datering, de herkomst en het verdwijnen van dit element uit de kap.
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Reconstruction and Resistance
Should heritage professionals resist reconstructions? In the case of building elements, gables or interiors they clearly should, because the historical substance of the existing building is at stake. But when it involves the complete reconstruction of something that has been lost through wilful demolition, war or some other calamity, things are not quite so straightforward.
You can download the English edition below.Van Tussenbroek, G. (2020). Reconstruction and Resistance. On material authenticity. Bulletin (KNOB), 119(4), 10-15.
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Amsterdam's Crystal Palace
This paper’s theme is the construction of the Amsterdam Crystal Palace (Paleis voor Volksvlijt), an exhibition building inspired by London’s Crystal Palace. The Amsterdam palace was built between 1858 and 1864 only to burn to the ground in 1929. Although during and after construction the initiators took pains to make it look like a product of Dutch industry, it could not have been built without English input.
van Tussenbroek, G. (2020). Amsterdam's Crystal Palace: a forgotten example of British engineering (1858-1864). Construction history : International Journal of the Construction History Society, 35(1), 87.