Friday, 12 July 2013 - 02:50
Rijksmuseum Honors its History
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum was revamped to give homage to its past.
Rijksmuseum signed up an architectural company from Spain, Cruz y Ortiz to represent the novel style of the museum as envisioned by Pierre Cuypers when it opened in 1885.
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam (2011)
Danbu14/Wikimedia Commons The redesigning included the reinstallation of Terrazzo floors which were removed at the end of the 20th century. The darker walls in the 1930s where changed into the previous lighter appearance of the structure. Surrounding gardens recreated by Dutch firm Copijn Tuin-en Landschapsarchitecten based on Cuyperss’ design in 1901. To add contemporary looks to the original concept, a greenhouse with valuable vegetables and a water labyrinth were built in the gardens. Twelve Henry Moore sculptures were also mounted. The front entrance features a larger version of a 1938 Surrealist model sculpture, “Large Reclining Figure 1984.” Other Henry Moore works of art were placed on the side of the museum and in the interior. Source: The New York Times
Danbu14/Wikimedia Commons The redesigning included the reinstallation of Terrazzo floors which were removed at the end of the 20th century. The darker walls in the 1930s where changed into the previous lighter appearance of the structure. Surrounding gardens recreated by Dutch firm Copijn Tuin-en Landschapsarchitecten based on Cuyperss’ design in 1901. To add contemporary looks to the original concept, a greenhouse with valuable vegetables and a water labyrinth were built in the gardens. Twelve Henry Moore sculptures were also mounted. The front entrance features a larger version of a 1938 Surrealist model sculpture, “Large Reclining Figure 1984.” Other Henry Moore works of art were placed on the side of the museum and in the interior. Source: The New York Times