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architecture tour of exciting architectural developments in the Eastern Docklands of Amsterdam Private
architecture tour of exciting architectural developments in the Eastern Docklands of Amsterdam Architectural tour - by private car or a private tour by tram or bike or foot, exploring the urban renewal projects on the former docklands area of Kadijk, Java, KNSM, and IJburg islands, in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Aerial photo to the left, made 2006, shows KNSM island (in the foreground the round "Emerald Island" apartment building by master architect Jo Coenen). behind to the left is the Barcelona building by Bruno Albert and the Piraeus building by Kolhoff and Rapp. The Skydome by Wiel Arets to the right hand side. The next island, Java island is veering off to the right end. Amsterdam central railway station is seen on the top right hand side.
These architectural walks I perform are well received by architects, school groups, builders, real estate developers. December 2006 by Mr Jeff Caruso, an estate developer from Maryland, USA joined one of these tours. We went for a private car ride along the public housing developments set up during the last 30 years in Amsterdam, on Kadijk, Java, KNSM, and IJburg islands. Then as a topping on the cake we had a short Van Gogh and a Vermeer + Rembrandt tour.
Testimonial:
"Drs. Kees, Typically when I review art, I am impressed with its sheer
beauty, its value or the reputation of the artist. I wanted to express
my gratitude to you for sharing the artist’s feelings, the phase of the
artist’s life and explaining how this was expressed in their art.
Your in-depth study of shadows, lighting and subtle objects in the paintings
made my time in the museum exponentially better. I will be able to take
what I’ve learned to enjoy other works of art in the future.
Thank you. I also appreciate the architectural tour you developed knowing we
are builders by trade. Greetings, Jeff."
Amsterdam architecture shows strong
examples of contemporary port area renewal. Great attention is given to the master
plan, which were developed by a master architect / philosopher. Then a number of independent
architects assist in filling in the grid of the plan according to the given set of rules.
As a reference manual I use an updated edition of the famous díAilly historical handbook during my Amsterdam walks.
Photo to the right: KNSM island to the foregrond, leading to Java island in the background. Off limits to civilians in those days.
Practical matters
Tour duration: 2 to 3 hours. We may go on foot. We can also hire us a Segway or a TukTuk driver in order to take you and your group around for a few hours. Each tuktuk has a professional driver and seats 3, thus myself and 2 others. It is most economical with groups of 2 persons, or 5 or 8 using 1, 2 or 3 tuktuks. Each tuktok costs E 100 per hour.
You may book and pay this tuktuk tour through my office a number of days ahead.
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Amsterdam during World War 2 historical tour
As an art historian based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, I can also meet you in Amsterdam for a personalized guided tour of art museums and the historic center.
Together we will experience the beauty and history . Enjoy yourself and learn about history while strolling and discussing the country's history, art and culture. In doing so, we may touch many bases - spanning not only fine art and architecture but also the city's history and current social issues. See more client testimonials.
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Starting at your hotel I will take you on a wonderful private cultural walking tour of your choice. My guided itinerary offers you accessable informative conversation in English, Dutch, or German (my French and Italian are more limited).
You may also arrange this VIP treatment for business contacts or friends. Our cultural tour organisation office will take care of a unique and memorable experience.
Drs. Kees Kaldenbach is your private "scholar-lecturer on culture tours" *.
*Martha Gellhorn, Travels with Myself and another, p. 182.
Please contact me for time and fees of the tailor-made tour you ar interested in.
These tailor made tours are available upon request - please contact me to book a date. Minimum group size: 1 person. Maximum group size is limited to about 10 persons. With a megaphone I can also manage larger groups on the streets.
Endorsements
The Rijksmuseum has done me the honor of linking the main Rijksmuseum site to my website. Start at www.rijksmuseum.nl and select Collection. Then choose 'Digital Collaboration' and the 'Digital Vermeer House'.
I conduct Rembrandt walks in Amsterdam for the Netherlands Bureau of Tourism, London and New York City offices. Their clients include important journalists.
The travel site www.luxurytraveler.com has devoted a main feature to my tours and walks.
Appearances on CNN, BBC2, BBC3, and national TV networks of Japan, Netherlands, Denmark
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Drs. Kees Kaldenbach has been featured in television and radio documentaries, including BBC2 TV, NTV Japan, Danish TV and Radio Netherlands World Service. In July 2004 he was interviewed about Delft artists by Tetsuya Tsuruhara for the leading Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun. In 2004 and 2005 he acted in an advisory role to additional BBC teams. Kaldenbach has written extensively on Vermeer and 17th century Delft, on Vincent van Gogh and on other art history topics.
Drs. Kees Kaldenbach is your private "scholar-lecturer on culture tours".
Further information is available on his encyclopedic web site: www.johannesvermeer.info
Contact
information:
Drs. Kees Kaldenbach , kalden@xs4all.nl
Haarlemmermeerstraat 83 hs
1058 JS Amsterdam
The Netherlands
telephone 020 - 669 8119 (from abroad NL +20 - 669 8119)
cell phone 06 - 2868 9775 (from abroad NL +6 - 2868 9775)
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This page forms part of the 2000+ item Vermeer web site at www.xs4all.nl/~kalden
Launched April 15, 2006. Updated February 15, 2011.
Lid van VVV Iris bon (acceptant van de Iris kadobon) en lid van de de Kamer van Koophandel. Lid van de Gouden Eeuw Cirkel in Amsterdam.
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