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Aldo van Eyck (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑldoː vɑn ˈɛik]; 16 March 1918 – 14 January 1999) was a Dutch architect. He was one of the most influential protagonists of the architectural movement Structuralism.
Jan 21, 2019 · Dutch Architect Aldo van Eyck built the Amsterdam Orphanage in 1960. His design focused on a balance of forces to create both a home and small city on the outskirts of Amsterdam. As a member...
Dec 17, 2012 · Aldo van Eyck. 1918-1999. Education: Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zurich. Key buildings: Municipal Orphanage, Amsterdam (1955-60), Pastoor van Ars church,The Hague (1963-69) Sonsbeek sculpture pavilion, Arnhem (1965-66. Quote: ‘Whatever space and time mean, place and occasion mean more’
Learn about the life and career of Aldo van Eyck, a Dutch architect who influenced by CIAM, Cobra and Team 10 movements. Explore his projects, from playgrounds to churches, and his collaborations with artists and urban planners.
Advocating a new set of architectural concerns for postwar society, Aldo van Eyck belonged to the long tradition of Northern European experimentalism characterized by an attention to detail and craftsmanship coupled with a profound social commitment.
Jan 16, 2015 · Learn about Aldo van Eyck, a pioneer of Modern architecture who designed over seven hundred playgrounds for children in Amsterdam. See how he used simple forms, materials, and patterns to create distinctive and engaging urban spaces.
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Jan 21, 1999 · What exactly was Aldo van Eyck? A maverick, an outsider; an intellectual, a poet; an anarchist, a rebel; passionate and reflective; arrogant yet receptive; an actor, a teacher; a sculptor and sometimes an architect.
