The Netherlands has some fantastic architecture, both traditional and modern -- often on the same street. Utrecht is lucky to have the famous Schröder House built by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, one of the leading De Stijl architects. The Rietveld-Schröder house wasn't his only work, of course. He also designed a social housing project, the Robijnhof, located in the Hoograven district of Utrecht.
Over the past few years, the complex has been undergoing a restoration process and Robijnhof 13 has been turned into a museum. The ground floor dwelling shows off Rietveld's architectural tricks and style. Various furniture pieces, including some of the originals, help return the dwelling to its original 1950s feel.
Visits to the Robijnhof are limited. They are available through the Centraal Museum Sunday, October 4, and Sunday, October 11. Tickets are €9 or €7.50 for students and cultuurkaart holders. The Centraal Museum is located at Nicolaaskerkhof 10, Utrecht. The hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
