Eye filmmuseum is a cinema museum on the amsterdam riverfront housed in a futuristic building designed by delugan meissl architects. The film is composed of archival footage, including. Eye film institute arcam architectuurcentrum amsterdam. Book your tickets online for eye film institute netherlands, amsterdam.
The eye, a huge white sculptural form, now marks out the waterfront of the city, relating itself with the modern architecture of the surroundings and becoming, at the same time, a contrasting element of it. Eye filmmuseum is free to visit with the i amsterdam city card, but for some of the exhibitions there is an additional. Amsterdam double skin film institute pavilion chevrolet logo modern architecture netherlands logo design eyes. Sitting on amsterdams waterfront, i was immediately draw to the eye film institute netherlands, because of its stunning building. These activities shaped the areas civic appearance and encouraged the development of countless warehouses. The makers of jonge harten 1936 were fed up with the stagebased films of the 1930s. Eye dutch film museum nieuwe filmmuseum amsterdam earchitect. Film is an illusion created by the scenic coordination of light, space,and movement, which becomes real through projection. The newly opened eye film institute is a splashy addition to the amsterdam skyline.
The striking architecture of the eye filmmuseum made it quickly become one of amsterdams modern icons. Image 6 of 11 from gallery of eye new dutch film institute delugan meissl associated architects. Eye film museum institute, amsterdam benjamin blankenbehler february 16, 2017 0 jasoneppink flickrcreative commons license delugan meissl associated architects designed the eye film institute netherlands building in amsterdam, completed in 2012. Eye filmmuseum is the only museum for film and the art of the moving image in. Looking out across amsterdams ij rhymes with eye river to the northern bank, you may notice an interesting bit of architecture. Wednesday 12 february, eye filmmuseum is closed due to a private event. Eye film institute netherlands amsterdam 2020 what to. Eye film institute netherlands is a film archive and museum in amsterdam that preserves and presents both dutch and foreign films screened in the netherlands. The viennese firm delugan meissl associated architects drew up a.
Facilities the museum has a shop with film memorabilia, dvds and postcards and a bar restaurant which is open as long as the museum. The new waterfront silodam building mvrdv eye film institute delugan meisll municipal library jo coenen ijdock bjarne mastenbroek ndsm werf creative hub in former northern docklands featuring the sublime kraanspoor building and many hidden delights. The vienna based firm delugan meissl associated architects designed a striking complex that houses four screens, 640 seats and. The architecture centre of amsterdam wants to share her love for architecture with visitors and citizens. Eye new dutch film institute delugan meissl associated.
Eye is located in the overhoeks neighborhood, on the amsterdam s harbor, and is housed since 2012 in an iconic building designed by austrian architectural. This national museum for film, located on amsterdams ij harbour, manages more than 40. After a multiyear renovation project, the stedelijk museum will reopen with an eyecatching new facade. Sitting on amsterdam s waterfront, i was immediately draw to the eye film institute netherlands, because of its stunning building. Projects built projects selected projects educational architecture higher education institute institutional architecture cite. Film museum amsterdam the eye institute offers a visitor a large choice of attractions.
Amsterdam architecture the diagram modern architecture design film institute autocad. The film institute embodies a completely new architectural concept. The viennabased firm delugan meissl associated architects designed a striking complex that houses four screens, 640 seats, and. And worthy of a visit just for that alone, but theres much more to see and do.
Eye film institute the eye, as it is colloquially known, is one of the boldest and leastconventional building designs in amsterdam and since it sits on the river ij, directly opposite centraal. Through the film, director sandra beerends tells the story of the javanese babu nanny alima. In architecture, the interplay between these parameters defines the intensity and effectiveness of the individual spatial perception significantly. Eye film institute delugan meissl associated architects. Angular, brilliant white and brightly lit, it sets a visible signal. Like film, the designers shaped how the experience changes over time and with fluid motion.
Housed in a futuristic building on the river ij, eye film institute netherlands is a center for dutch film culture. Eye filmmuseum amsterdam the eye film institute in amsterdam is the national film museum of the netherlands with a stock of approximately 46,000 films and more than 500,000 photographs. An aerodynamic structure that would stand out anywhere, the motionpicture. We recommend booking eye film institute netherlands tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The eye filmmuseum in amsterdam is a museum and cultural institution committed to presenting, conserving, and promoting films and cinematography. Eye new dutch film institute delugan meissl associated architects. Eye film museum institute, amsterdam architecture revived. Visit eye film institute netherlands on your trip to amsterdam.
Arcam is located at prins hendrikkade 600, amsterdam. Alternative amsterdam architecture inside vbat medium. It houses 4 modern cinemas, a modern museum full of many things to see and do, all of which are related to film, a caferestaurant, a shop, space for exhibitions, educational activities, and meetings. The iconic architecture and the space at the waterfront surroundig it. Eye film institute netherlands delugan meissl associated. The skyline of amsterdam, from the central station towards the river ij seems to have different connotations, recently. Eye film institute netherlands amsterdam updated may. The building is conceived as a highly tense and dynamic geometric solid. During an architecture tour of amsterdam you will be able to visit the following projects.
The venue is the headquarters of eye film institute, an umbrella organisation that administers all aspects of film culture in the netherlands and holds a world renowned collection of films. The earliest materials date from the start of the film industry in the netherlands in 1895. Eye dutch film museum nieuwe filmmuseum amsterdam e. Which explains the excitement surrounding their latest project, the newly opened eye film institute shown in amsterdam. The eye is probably one of the best film museums in the world, but while the other are located far across the oceans, if you visit amsterdam or live in the city, this one is a must to see. Eye film institute netherlands amsterdam 2020 all you. Through film screenings, special events, exhibits and access to its library of film. Things to do in amsterdam visit the eye film institute. From the moment the location on the north side of the ij was chosen, the aim was that the building should not only be a new focal point in the world of cinema, but also a landmark in the city. The camera moves freely through the landscape and so do the. The eye filmmuseum futuristic building marks out the ij rivers north embankment opposite amsterdams central rail station. Amsterdam architecture the diagram modern architecture design film institute autocad floor plans public graphic design how to plan.
The new eye film institute netherlands is located on the northern side of the waterfront, directly across from amsterdams central station. Eye film institute netherlands is situated on a prime location at the bend of the river ij, opposite the historical part of the city and the central station. Apr, 2014 eye dutch film museum amsterdam, institute, architect, project, design. Next door to eye film amsterdam is the 80m high adam toren, a multipurpose building which includes the adam lookout panorama deck. This development area extends over to the former shell terrain on the opposite side of the river to the centraal station, amsterdam.
Eye is sometimes called the cinematic memory of the netherlands. Eye film institute film institute, film, architecture. Gallery of eye new dutch film institute delugan meissl. These activities shaped the areas civic appearance and encouraged the development of countless warehouses, factories and plants. Holland cultural building design by delugan meissl associated architects. Amsterdam double skin film institute pavilion chevrolet logo modern architecture. The spectacular amsterdam film museum was designed by the austrian firm of architects delugan meissl. The new dutch film museum with 4 cinemas amsterdam netherlands 2012. Eye, the new dutch film museum, opens to the public on 5 april 2012 in its brandnew building designed by the viennabased firm delugan meissl associated architects the amsterdam metropolitan area is bursting with activity in 2012. The earliest materials date from the start of the film industry in the.
Through its activities and services, eye aims to foster a viable film industry in the netherlands and to promote dutch film at home and abroad. Eye dutch film museum amsterdam, institute, architect, project, design. Some interior shots we did at the eye film institute. The geometric white building takes on roles as both a viewing device and active participant in the city. Catch the free ferry from the back of amsterdams central train station, and cruise across the river in just three minutes. Amsterdams innovative eye film institute architectural digest. Apr 17, 2012 viennabased firm delugan meissl associated architects has recently completed the eye film institute in amsterdam, the netherlands. First, there is a permanent history of cinema exhibit located in the buildings basement, with six carlike booths offering a multimedia cinema quiz. Bustler is all about architecture and architecturerelated competitions and events. The eye filmmuseum was designed to satisfy demand for cultural enhancement. The centers four screening rooms showcase a variety of films, from classics to independent dutch films. The unique eye building is situated on the northern bank of the ij harbour in amsterdam. The eye filmmuseum in amsterdam is a museum and cultural institution committed to presenting, conserving, and promoting films and cinematography eye is located in the overhoeks neighborhood, on the amsterdams harbor, and is housed since 2012 in an iconic building designed by austrian architectural firm delugan meissl.
The documentary ze noemen me baboe attracted more than 10,000 visitors and received the kristallen film award in january 2020. According to tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience eye film institute netherlands. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The viennabased firm delugan meissl associated architects designed a striking complex that houses four screens, 640 seats, and 1,200 square meters of exhibition space. The collection represents an outstanding sample of film history, from classics and blockbusters to cult films.
Delugan meissl associated architects designed the eye film institute netherlands building in amsterdam, completed in 2012. Eye film institute netherlands, the dutch centre for film culture and heritage, is dedicated to developing a vigorous film culture in the netherlands. Since april of 2012 located in the new building on amsterdams waterfront, this enormous museum of cinema called the eye film institute offers a visitor several interesting exhibitions while its cinemas project classic films from morning until late hours at night. Eye film institute netherlands amsterdam all you need. The collection includes 37,000 film titles, 60,000 posters, 700,000 photographs and 20,000 books. Apr 10, 2012 projects built projects selected projects educational architecture higher education institute institutional architecture cite. View all hotels near eye film institute netherlands on tripadvisor.
May 04, 2014 and in amsterdam the eye nederlandse filminstitut attracts visitors from all over netherlands and its neighboured countries. Amsterdam architectural tour architecture tour amsterdam. The vienna based firm delugan meissl associated architects designed a striking complex that houses four screens, 640 seats and 1200 square meters of exhibition space. Mar 14, 2012 eye, the new dutch film museum, opens to the public on 5 april 2012 in its brandnew building designed by the viennabased firm delugan meissl associated architects the amsterdam metropolitan area is bursting with activity in 2012. Situated in the privileged riverside area in the heart of amsterdam, the film institute represents the visual landmark of the new amstrdam noord quarter. Situated in the privileged riverside area in the heart of amsterdam, the film institute represents the visual landmark of the new amstrdam noord. Thats the eye film institute netherlands and its a center dedicated to the development and preservation of the film and motion picture heritage in the netherlands. Modern architecture eye film institute amsterdam sights. Dutch centre for film culture and heritage the unique eye building is situated on the northern bank of the ij harbour in amsterdam.
Eye filmmuseum is a film archive and museum in amsterdam that preserves and presents both dutch and foreign films screened in the netherlands. Jonge harten was filmed mainly in the dunes of texel. Amsterdams innovative eye film institute architectural. This monumental structure was built in order to contain the national film archives, as well as four modern cinemas, an exhibition space and a restaurant. Situated on the northern bank of the river ij, just opposite central station, this cinema, film museum, caferestaurant and cuttingedge event location is a mustsee. Viennabased delugan meissl associated architects is expert at devising buildings that appear to be in motion.
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