Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Michel de Klerk
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
1. Michel de Klerk Marker
Michel de Klerk (1884-1923)
De Nederlandse architect Michel de Klerk wordt gezier als de belangrijkste van de Amsterdamse Schoolbeweging. Zijn gebouwen Het Schip aan het Spaarndammerplantsoen en het complex De Dageraad, in samenwerking met Piet Kramer, aan de Burgemeester Tellegenstraat worden gezien als de meest karakteristieke voorbeelden van De Stijl. De neef van de grote architect Pierre Cuypers, Eduard Cuypers zag in 1898 een tekening van hem en herkende direct het talent. De jongen kwam als jongste bediende bij zijn bouwkundig bureau, werd hulptekenaar en kreeg in de loop der jaren steeds meer verantwoordelijkheden naar zich toegeschoven.
The Dutch architect Michel de Klerk is regarded as the most important of the Amsterdam School architectural movement. His building Het Schip on the Spaarndammerplantsoen and the De Dageraad complex, in collaboration with Piet Kramer, on Burgemeester Tellegenstraat are seen as the most characteristic examples of De Stijl. The nephew of the great architect Pierre Cuypers, Eduard Cuypers, saw one of de Klerks drawings in 1898 and immediately recognized his talent. The boy joined Cuypers architectural office as the youngest employee, became an assistant draftsman and over the years was given more and more responsibilities.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.
Location. 52° 22.634′ N, 4° 47.787′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of Michel de Klerkstraat and Goeman Borgessiusstraat when traveling south on Michel de Klerkstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goeman Borgesiusstraat 75, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 LW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jan Leliman (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pierre Cuypers (about 120 meters away); Jan Springer (about
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
2. Michel de Klerk Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Michel de Klerk (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Michel de Klerk (24 November 1884, Amsterdam 24 November 1923, Amsterdam) was a Dutch architect. Born to a Jewish family, he was one of the founding architects of the movement Amsterdam School (Expressionist architecture).(Submitted on January 2, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
