Book Launch: Willem van Tijen. Wonen tot geluk maken
Who was Willem van Tijen, the architect who brought high-rise and social housing to Rotterdam and played a leading role in rebuilding the city? André van Deursen introduces the latest publication in the BONAS Foundation series: Willem van Tijen (1894-1974) - Wonen tot geluk maken [Making Living into Happiness]. With contributions from Hans Teerds, Michelle Provoost, Paul Groenendijk and others.
14 November 2024 18:30 - 20:00
In collaboration with the BONAS Foundation and Kokon Architecture & Urban Planning, the firm Van Tijen founded, the Willem van Tijen Foundation presents an in-depth monograph on his exciting life. The book offers a fresh look at Van Tijen’s contribution to Dutch architecture: the work of a driven idealist, who turned his vision into reality.
With an in-depth lecture by Hans Teerds and a panel discussion with Michelle Provoost (Independent School for the City) , Paul Groenendijk (Post-War Reconstruction Community Rotterdam) andothers. The first copy will go to the Van Tijen family.
Programme
- 19:15 Arrival
- 19:30 Welcome
- 19:35 Introduction to the book by André van Deursen
- 19:40 Lecture by Hans Teerds
- 20:00 Panel discussion with Michelle Provoost and Paul Groenendijk
- 20:30 Book presentation
- 20:45 Festive drinks
Please note that this event is in Dutch.
Language: Dutch | Location: Nieuwe Instituut | RSVP (Free)
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