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Zaanish architecture
The theme of this year's Architecture Day here is timber construction. Typically Zaans!
The theme of this year's Architecture Day on Saturday 15 June in the Zaan region is timber construction. A building method that has a long history in the Zaan region.
Here are some tips for a day of 'Zaan' architecture.
Zaans building
Designing your own Zaan building with the help of Zaan architects? On the national Day of Architecture on Saturday 15 June, Babel organises an activity for children aged 6 to 12 in community centre De Poelenburcht in Zaandam. Under the guidance of famous architects, design your own house of the future and, together with your friends, craft your dream house. And who knows, you might win a bowling trip. Participation is free so be there on time! Planning to come with your friends? Then make sure you all reserve a spot.
To Hemlab.nl
Discover Zaan wood construction
Want to discover beautiful timber construction yourself? Choose one of the walks on our Walking page and go in search of examples of typical Zaan building in wood yourself.
To the walking page
Stapelstad treasure hunt
On the Gedempte gracht in Zaandam's city centre, children (2-8) can do the treasure hunt 'Sjoerd en de Stapelstad', based on the book of the same name. The game form can be picked up at our VVV Zaanstore, among other places.
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