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Rietveld-Schroder Huis

"The only building ever realized on the basis of the architectural principles of De Stijl"

If you're interested in the work of one of the pioneers of modernist design, you cannot miss the house Gerrit Rietveld lived in.

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Rietveld-Schroder Huis - Image by lambertwm . Meral van Leeuwen

Only a limited amount of visitors are permitted everyday in this house. Primary colors are combined with straight corners and lines, trying to make this house an area where living could be done most efficient and actively. "... the bathroom is created by opening out a wall, while the sleeping areas could be screened off with sliding walls, and privacy was obtained by placing shutters in front of the windows. The house is literally a machine for living in." Source: Rietveld-Schroder Huis.

In 2007 the Rietveld, Schoderhouse was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It's necessary to make a reservation in advance, but definitely worth the trouble.

Contact information

  • Rietveld-Schroder Huis
  • Erasmuslaan 5
  • Utrecht
  • NL