In the past ten years, there has been a great deal of experimentation in the field of self-build in Amsterdam and Almere. This has not only resulted in unique single-family houses, but also in terrace houses from catalogues, collectively realised housing complexes, and complete area developments.
After decades of social individualisation, self-build now also offers the consumer space for personal expression in the field of living. But is there still space for self-build now that the city is growing and densifying under high pressure? Do we have the right to realise our own living area, and to what extent can or must a government stimulate or regulate this type of city development?
The Amsterdam Architecture Centre will be temporarily transformed into a real self-build area and will illustrate this discussion by examining twelve projects, among which are the floating neighbourhood Schoonschip, the ADM terrain, Palais Récup and Almere Oosterwold.
To add inspiration to the discussion about the upcoming ten years of self-build, architecture firms KRFT, LOA and SLA have been invited to develop a vision for the future of the phenomenon. What kind of contribution can self-build offer to the 250,000 extra houses which are needed in the Amsterdam metropolis region? Who is allowed to build what, and what kind of city should result from this?
Festive Opening
The exhibition opens on Friday June 28th at 5pm at the Amsterdam Architecture Centre. We look forward to welcoming everyone!
Side programme
During the exhibition The Right to Build, there will be an extensive side programme with lectures, research meetings and discussion evenings. Speakers include Adri Duijvesteijn and many others.
More information: website UvA