De Nieuwe Meervaart
On the way to a building where public space, nature and culture complement and enrich each other
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Meervaart is a place where stories come together and where neighbourhood, city and world meet each other, a cultural home for everyone, from young makers to curious visitors. In the coming years we are working on the realization of De Nieuwe Meervaart on the southwestern shore of the Sloterplas: a vibrant heart for Nieuw-West. A place where you feel welcome, where talent can grow and where we continue to discover, create and celebrate together.
On this page you'll stay informed about developments and fun, special facts.
Laatste nieuws
In this video, several members of the advisory group introduce themselves.
Timeline from now to 2032
In March, the selection committee and the advisory group of residents and stakeholders selected 10 architectural teams. These teams are now developing a vision for the Nieuwe Meervaart and the southwest embankment. At the end of June, it will be announced which 5 teams will proceed to the next phase.
Click here for more information about the planning by the City of Amsterdam.
Exhibition 'The New Meervaart: a new theater for Nieuw-West'
In this exhibition 'The New Meervaart: a new theater for Nieuw-West' young people from Amsterdam and the surrounding area present their vision for our new Meervaart.
For this educational project of the Van Eesteren Museum in collaboration with Meervaart, more than 250 students from six Amsterdam schools — Metis Montessori Lyceum, Keizer Karel College, Damstede Lyceum, Ir. Lely Lyceum, Kaj Munk College and Caland Lyceum — developed designs for a future building in which they recognize themselves.
Click here to download the press kit. For more information or requests, you can email [email protected]
Municipal documents and decision-making
Read here the official documents from the Municipality of Amsterdam.
Advisory board and selection committee Nieuwe Meervaart announced
Misunderstandings and Sources of Inspiration Nieuwe Meervaart
On the way to a building where public space, nature and culture complement and enrich each other.
Peter Rijsewijk: "I'm happy that my children are growing up together with all cultures"
A Vision for Nieuw-West
Mourad: "I see opportunities for Meervaart to continue growing, and a beautiful new theater is naturally part of that"
A Vision on Nieuw-West
In my eyes, Meervaart is living proof that theaters don't have to feel so stiff or elitist anymore.
A Vision for Nieuw-West
"You're doing quite well for yourselves, especially compared to a lot of other theaters"
A Vision for Nieuw-West
Jolanda: "Meervaart is really coming home. I even know which seats I want to sit in"
A Vision for Nieuw-West
Ymke: "I find nature essential, a beautiful piece of water and greenery in the city"
A Vision on Nieuw-West