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DE PIJPCONNECTIONA global village of inventive minds and fizzing flavours

Sid Loves De Pijp - Hey Buurman - 4

Industrial Design - mister motley - 8

Gastronomy - new dutcH cuisine - 10

Gastronomy - cosmopolitan HotcHpotcH - 13

Icons - at a glance - 14

Art - creativity galore - 16

Talk - storylines - 20

Fashion & Design - down our way - 22

sid lee loves - 24

COVER IMAGE: MOGEEN HAIRSALON STORE FRONT, ARTWORK BY YVO SPREY.

HEy BuurmaNFROM FLORIS THE FRATERNITY BOY ANd ANdRé THE ARTIST TO ÖzEM FROM THE ORIENTAL SHOP ANd MIEP THE MARKET STALLHOLdER, AN ECLECTIC MIx OF RESIdENTS GIVES dE PIjP ITS MuLTIFACETEd CHA-RACTER. THE NEIGHBOuRHOOd’S LAIdBACK, FRIENdLY PERSONALITY IS BEST ExPRESSEd BY THE OMNIPRESENT “HEY BuuRMAN” - LITERALLY TRANSLATEd AS “HI NEIGH-BOuR” – WHICH LOCALS CALL OuT TO MOST ANYONE. WHAT MAKES THIS PARTICuLAR PIjP VIBE, WE ASKEd.

SID LOvES DE PIJP

By Alexandra Onderwater

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“It’s like a microchip: neatly compressed and full of activity, with many separate worlds in-side. People on bicycles, cars, trams, and of course the mantra of the market. A mango for one euro, ten tulips for three euro, freshly squeezed fruit juices, women’s shoes, entertaining gypsies busking for coins . . . It’s madness,” said local artist Yvo Sprey (see his work on page 18) when we asked him what De Pijp is about.

Understanding this so-called madness requires a little survey of the history. Today’s De Pijp bears some strong marks of its animated past.

The area was built halfway through the 19th Century and immediately appealed to birds of different feathers, among them artists, prostitutes and

students. Soon the area was dubbed the Quartier Latin af-ter its Parisian cousin.

The name De Pijp is proba-bly derived from the original sense of the word, a long narrow stretch of water. This refers to the Zaagmolensloot, a water-way stretching from Amstel to Frans Halsstraat which do-minated the area’s landscape until 1891. Others stress the resemblance with the word pijp-enla (pipe drawer), referring to its typical narrow, stretched streets.

In 1905, the face of the district changed. The water way was filled and the Albert Cuyp market sprung up on the same spot. At that time, De Pijp was home to some 50,000 people – quite a consumer base for street vendors.

De Pijp became a working-class neighbourhood with plen-ty of social housing. And yet, many independent artisans made their home here, parti-cularly around Sarpahtipark. Asscher diamond cutters, world-famous for their signature cut and the Cullinan (the world’s biggest raw diamond that now belongs to the British Crown) set up here. The building can still be seen on Tolstraat.

Over 144 nationalities live in De Pijp, and there’s no better place to experience them all than the Albert Cuyp market. Open six days a week year-round and featuring 260 stalls, it’s one of the largest day mar-kets in Europe. You’ll find rare and exotic foods here, as well as Indian incense, French an-tiques, homemade Thai curry

paste and rip-off Vuitton hand-bags. If you wanted to see the world on a single street, this would be your destination of choice.

In recent years, real estate prices in the area have sky-rocketed, bringing in a whole new breed of inhabitants. Yup-pies, double-income families and the matching kids are indirectly responsible for the area’s facial makeover. Hip bars, art galleries, and exclu-sive restaurants and shops have sprung to life amid the lowbrow buzz. Fortunately, a certain kindness and an open, social attitude still prevail. And although some frown as yet another frappuccino venue opens, it’s typically De Pijp to be ever-changing.

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in tHe Heart of de pijp, de fietsfaBriek perks up tHe street witH a motley gatHering of Bicycles.

De Fietsfabriek

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Whenever I have visitors from out of town, there is one thing I get them first: a bike. Even though trams run regularly through the district and efforts are still being made to create a subway connecting the north and south, you just can’t get a feel for the city without a bike.

I normally try to find my friends a cheap set of wheels, since everyone around here believes that bikes get stolen often – although statistics are proving it hasn’t been all that bad in recent years. My friends normally end up with a com-mon second-hand bike, much like mine. Initially satisfied, they set off to explore the area only to return disappointed. They’ve spotted a De Fietsfabriek bike. And they want one, too.

Things get worse when they met Yalçin Cihangir out on the street. Cihangir, age 40, is a real neighbourhood ambassador. Captivating personality, engaging smile, and the mastermind behind De Fietsfabriek.

Says Cihangir: “Before WWII, Dutch bikes were perfect. But with scooters and mopeds becoming more and more popular, the trade came to a dead end. Also, supermarkets started importing cheap bicycles from countries with cheap labour.”

Tinkerers, he must have thought. Born in Turkey, this Kurd mastered the art of metalwor-king at an early age. He knew how to get to the core of a good bike. Not long after he met psy-chology student Dave Deutsch, who at that time worked as a manager in a bike repair shop, their mutual dream for De Fietsfabriek (bicycle fac-tory) was born. Today, it’s a co-owned business that endeavors to create artisanal crafts with cus-tomized options and special designs.

Typically De Fietsfabriek: deliver high qua-lity bicycles, dare to venture into the unknown and, above all else, listen to your customers. So if a dog owner asks for a delivery bike geared for his best friend, they’ll make one. While the factory – which employs 30 people – is in Turkey, there is a spacious workshop in De Pijp, just opposite the shop. Here they’ll solve anything from a flat tire to a mechanical problem.

The shop is a kaleidoscopic buffet, with everything from the popular sit-up-and-beg upright bicycles and carrier bikes to a mother’s bike with an extended frame, seating not one but two kids on the back. “And that one is without a chain,” says Deutsch as he proudly points to a silvery specimen with a cardan axle instead of a chain. “Barely any maintenance.”

All their bikes come with galvanized frames and, upon request, a powder-coated finishing. These bikes won’t rust; buying one is a lifetime commitment. A special section is devoted to uni-que examples, where we spot a carrier bike fully adorned with bling, a bike especially for tall men called Big Wim, a bike for newlyweds and a fancy tricycle.

With a price tag up to five times that of your ordinary store-bought bike, you may be surprised to know that these bikes (starting from 795 euros) sell like wildfire. But they do. In nine years, De Fietsfabriek became a million-dollar compa-ny with shops in Holland, Ghent, Copenhagen, Berlin, Chicago and even Tokyo.

In addition to jazzing up the streets, the company serves a more humble cause. The company has initiated a fund that sponsors the costs of education for the workmen’s children in Turkey. As Cihangir explains the program, he places his shoe on the footrest of a bike we never saw before: a cross between a skateboard and a tall circus bike. While he skates off and hoists himself atop, we try to decide which bike we would still like when we’re in our sixties. www.fietsfaBriek.nl

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‘ if a dog owner asks for delivery Bike geared for His Best friend, we will make one’

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wHere is sid eating? At the gourmet College Restau-rant in the College Hotel.

wHy? It’s great to have such a broad array of exo-tic supper choices in De Pijp, but we wanted to eat Dutch cuisine and avoid the predictable spuds for dinner. We were particularly enticed by the Web site’s description, which says: “The College Restaurant offers dishes born of gourmet Dutch cuisine, married with contemporary perspective to offer carefully crafted gourmet fare.” Fair enough. The College Hotel at Roelof Hartstraat is not Pijp anymore – but it’s pretty close.

tell me a Bit aBout tHe place. The four-star boutique hotel is housed in a historic, former 19th Century school building. The restaurant is in what was once the gymnasium. The walls of the former bathroom remain, and vases and flowers now adorn the open space. Part of the fun is watching young food industry students run the place, supervised by experienced professionals. There is a nice garden where we can imagine having a great alfresco dining experience in summer, when outdoor temperatures are warm enough.

How is tHe atmospHere? Comfortable chic. The in-terior, by Dutch architecture and design agency FG Stijl, bears a resemblance to Holland in the early days, but in a subtle, modern way. Contem-porary orange lampshades reflect the national colour; green velvet comfortable chairs seat up to 65 people for lunch and dinner. From our table, we kept a close eye on the chef and his team, carefully crafting flavourful dishes in the open kitchen.

Friday is the best night to spot locals. On week-days, lunch is more of a business affair.

New Dutch Cuisine THE WAY TO A MAN’S HEART IS THROuGH HIS STO-MACH. ALL IT TOOK WAS AN APPETIzER OF CARROT SORBET, APPLE-jENEVER INFuSION WITH A LOLLY OF GOAT’S CHEESE FOR SId TO HAVE AN INSTANT CRuSH ON CONTEMPORARY duTCH FOOd.

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did sid dress up? Quite a bit, but we were outdone by our waiters. They were dressed to perfection and displayed excellent manners. When my purse was spotted on the floor, an attentive waiter immediately brought over an extra table.

wHo is cooking? Executive Chef Pepijn Schut, an Amsterdam resident for the past 10 years. He grew up in Baarn, a small town near Amersfoort that is home to the famous Paleis Soestdijk, the former residence of the Royal family.

wHat did sid eat? The restaurant offers a seasonal menu that changes every other month. At the heart of the menu is Dutch food with a twist. We started with Dutch Vegetable Garden, a tasty medley of sweet carrot sorbet, a lolly of goat’s cheese and an infusion of apple and jenever (Dutch gin). Then we moved on to one of the icons of Dutch cuisine - the cauliflower. It was light and fluffy, and not served with the usual cheese sauce. Instead, it was accompanied by poached lobster and caviar made from herring - another Dutch holy figure. For my main course, I tried turbot with shellfish, roasted beetroot, mash and par-sley reduction. My table companion raved about his slow-cooked pheasant with crispy sauerkraut, cranberries, potato mousse and Dutch spice sauce. For dessert, we enjoyed licorice - as a salty sorbet with a poached pear in a citron jenever sabayon.

‘ tHe college restaurant offers disHes Born of gourmet dutcH cuisine, married witH contemporary perspective.’

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How did it taste? Sublime. It was a sensory tour through Holland’s culinary heritage. The phea-sant and sauerkraut was a true Dutch combi-nation of ingredients served in a unique way. The sauerkraut was neither mushy nor mashed, but crispy and presented in a spring roll. The accompanying cranberries hinted at a typical Asian chili sauce. Served in decent portions, the food was easy to eat while still leaving us with the energy to bike home. The presenta-tion was as much a feast for the eyes as for the taste buds.

How mucH was tHe Bill? One can choose between a three-, four- or five-course menu for 42, 47 and 55 euros respectively. The wine list, from 24 euros a bottle, has mostly wines from Northern Europe to pair with the food. For the same price of our four-course dinner, a couple could eat 27 portions of French fries with mayonnaise and 25 Dutch croquette rolls with mustard.

any additional comments? Upon entering the premi-ses, you pass through the elegant bar, which has intimate alcoves in which to sit back and relax.

sid-return factor? We were impressed by the creative food, the service and the historic ar-chitecture. Can’t wait to see what their version of a wintry gingerbread man or springtime as-paragus will be as they change the menu with the seasons.

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THANKS TO VAN GOGH ANd HIS PAINTINGS, HOLLANd ANd POTATOES WILL FOREVER BE SYNONYMOuS. ANd IN ALL FAIRNESS: duTCH dO LOVE MASH. BuT FINdING PROPER KALE ANd SAuSAGE ON ANY MENu IS, YOu COuLd SAY, quITE A PAIN. LuCKILY, dE PIjP RECENTLY WELCOMEd STAMPPOTjE, A uNIquE HOTCHPOTCH TAKE-AWAY. BuT WITH SuCH A CuLTuRAL MEdLEY, IT COMES AS NO SuRPRISE ONE CAN EAT juST ABOuT ANYTHING FROM AROuNd THE GLOBE IN THE NEIGHBOuRHOOd. AS A STARTER, WE dISHEd uP THE FOLLOWING VENuES.

African Azmarino - 2de Sweelinckstraat 6Arabian Bazaar - Albert Cuypstraat 182Assyrian Eufraat - 1ste van der Helststraat 72Brazilian Samba Kitchen - Ceintuurbaan 63Burgers Burgermeester - Albert Cuypstraat Chinese Szechuan Kitchen - Albert Cuypstraat 29-31 Ethiopian Walia Ibex - 1ste Jacob van Campenstraat 41French Le Hollandais - Amsteldijk 41 Greek Romios - Ceintuurbaan 350 Indian Take Mary - Ceintuurbaan 47Indonesian Sari Citra - Ferdinand Bolstraat 52 Italian L’Angoletto - Hemonystraat 18 Japanese Yamazoto - Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 Libanese Artist - 2de Jan Steenstraat 1 Marrocan Mamouche - Quellijnstraat 16 Mexican The Taco shop - Tollstraat 200Organic De Witte Uyl - Frans Halsstraat 26Pizzeria Da Portare via - Frans Halsstraat 63Tapas Siempre - 1e Sweelinckstraat 23Turkish Orontes - Albert Cuypstraat 40Surinam Albert Cuyp - Albert Cuypstraat 67Swedish Smorrebrood - Albert Cuypstraat 91 Thai Siriphon - 1e Jacob van Campenstraat 47 Tunesian Fatiem - van Woustraat 89South African Tjing Tjing - Cornelis Trooststraat 56

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aT a GlaNCEARCHITECTuRAL GEMS, HISTORIC PLACES, A LOCAL HERO, THE GREEN THING ANd SOME REd LIGHTS: A SELECTION OF ICONS TO GIVE YOu A GLIMPSE OF dE PIjP.

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HEINEKEN BREWERYOnce one of the leading com-panies in the neighbourhood, Heineken’s museum now show the history of the infamous beer brand. It was here that on January 22, 1864, the first Heineken beer was brewed.

ARCHITECTuRE OF AMSTERdAMSE SCHOOL Amsterdamse School is a great example of the typical Amster-dam architectural style, which peaked between 1910 and 1925. It is considered by some as a

response to the rational ap-proach of Berlage, who domi-nated Dutch architecture for quite a while. Features include odd-shaped windows, curved façades and the use of symbo-lism and sculptures. The area around P.L.Takstraat is a parti-cularly nice example of perso-nal creativity and fantasy.

SARPHATIPARKThis English-country-style green oasis in the heart of De Pijp is an all-time local favourite. Next to the pumping-station,

you can spot locals swap seeds, sprigs and sprays. Interesting detail: this could have been Central Station, as part of the city’s urban expansion plans mid 19th Century – a decision favou-red by the municipality – but the State decided differently.

WINdOW PROSTITuTIONShocked by the ladies in the windows along Ruysdaelkade? Then you should know that things aren’t as turbulent as they used to be. Around 1900, prosti-tution was ubiquitous in De Pijp, and luxurious brothels and rendez-vous houses (where a lady could rent a room for a short time) peppered adjacent Sarphatipark. Meanwhile, on the narrow streets around Al-bert Cuyp, shady clubs opened their doors at night.

CAKE SLICES“Cake slices” refers to the two triangular buildings where Gerard Doustraat and Tweede

Jacob van Campenstraat meet Quellijnstraat. The unusual layout of these streets is explai-ned by the fact that little regard was given to planning when the first two were built. However, as the area became more popu-lated, it became important that construction follow a more logical plan. The result? Una-voidably odd angles and buil-dings that look like a nice slice of cake!

ANdRé HAzES STATuEThis popular singer and Pijp-native became a cult figure af-ter releasing Zij gelooft in mij in 2000. Every person in the country can sing at least some of the lyrics by heart. A noto-rious lifestyle led to his death in 2004, sending the country into collective shock. As a final farewell, however, Hazes’ body was blast into the air, as per his final wishes. Today the statue is a place of pilgrimage for loyal fans.

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Meet Henk Schiffmacher once and you won’t forget him. A 56-year-old who goes by the nickname Hanky Panky, Henk is large, bold, loud and bears the obvious marks of a tumultuous life-style. His body is a documentation in the flesh: his tattoos are travel stories, ancient traditions passed on for generations. His body art adorns many ce-lebrities, including Kurt Cobain, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Williams, Herman Brood and Patrick Kluivert. After years working in the city center, he recently opened a studio on Ceintuurbaan, where he works with his daughter Morrison and Tycho Veldhoen.

you just released tHe first-ever encyclopedia on tattoo art. congratulations! I wanted to recall history, there is so much knowledge embedded in tattoos. The book is like a printed Tattoopedia.

every tattoo relates a story. Originally, tattoos were used as a means of storytelling – identification, initiation, a ticket to the next world. They still are in many parts of the word.

wHy a Book? Because there wasn’t one as all-inclu sive as this one yet. And I am a collector by nature.

as it sHows… your Body is almost a living tattoopedia. I know the story behind each and every one of them. This little monkey, for instance, (Henk reveals his underarm) was meticulously tattood by an Indian guy squatting on the street with just one needle and a wooden box.

isn’t tHat dangerous? i mean, it doesn’t sound very Hygienic. I’ve always had an “I’ll be spared” kind of attitude. I just go with my intuition. And so far it has worked. I suffered most during the sexual revolution, to put it decently.

wHat’s tHat on your Hand? It’s a traditional Samoan tattoo, very rare. You actually should have both hands done, but well . . . They puncture the skin with a pig’s tooth and a chisel – a painful, long procedure. Man-of-war birds and starfish are common designs. Did you know it’s a proven cure for pain and rheumatism? For the latter you have to combine it with bloodletting.

are you covered all over? No. My belly is mostly clear, but my legs and arms are pretty full. It’s not all knit together tightly. I didn’t get my tattoos in any specific order.

tHey are a reflection of your life. A boy’s adventure book. But also a cultural inheritance. I am making a will to ensure parts of my body will be preserved.

your Hand will stay witH us in formaldeHyde? Among others. My hand for sure, there are only five hands like this I know of. It can also be just the skin stretched over a sheet of glass.

wHy did you move from tHe red ligHt district to de pijp? It’s the popular character that appeals to me. I love walking around on Albert Cuyp. Pinstripe suits don’t mean much to me.

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He is a tattoo artist, painter, writer, celeBrity, world traveler – But first and foremost a collector. wHenever Henk scHiffmacHer appears on televison, He judges His performance tHe next day Based on tHe reactions in tHe alBert cuyp market. “decades ago, an italian called me ‘una pirata originale!’ now tHe elderly jump off tHeir Bikes to pat me on tHe sHoulder.”

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DOwN Our way witH all tHe features of a microcosm, it comes as no surprise tHat de pijp is a Breeding ground for creativity and innovation. sid selected tHe pick of tHe crop in tHe Hood.

FASHION & DESIGN

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TaarT vaN mIJN TaNTEDozens of homemade cakes in a setting reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland.

FErdinand Bolstraat 10www.detaart.com

IJskuIPJE Artisinal ice cream take-out in summer, hotchpotch take-away when it gets cold outside.

1E van dEr HElststraat 27

OlIvE & COOkIE Vegan utopia.

saEnrEdamstraat 67T 020 4707190

BurGErmEEsTEr The burger is transformed into a staggering success. Nice menu, carefully chosen ingredients and everything made right at the spot – even the tomato sauce!

alBErt Cuypstraat 48 www.burgermeester.eu

kITCHEN DEluxE Customized banquets that go beyond good food. The experience includes a wine steward, mixologist and in-house stylist.

GErard doustraat 82 www.kitchendeluxe.nl

raw fOOD CaféUncooked delights, also take-away. Part of a yoga school. Free meditation.

van ostadEstraat 234 www.unlimitedhealth.nl

COllEGE HOTEl Contemporary Dutch cuisine in an old-school building.

roEloF Hartstraat 1www.collegehotelamsterdam.com

CTasTE Dine in the dark.amstEldijk 55 www.ctaste.nl

saskIa’s HuIskamEr Dine at a local’s place.alBErt Cuypstraat 203 www.huiskamerrestaurant.com

THE frENCH CaféHomemade pate, fish soup with rouille, steak tartare, mousse au chocolat: indulge in all-time French favourites.GErard doustraat 98www.frenchcafe.nl

drinkPIlsvOGElAlways crowded (outdoor) spot around the corner of the market. Named after the migratory birds who, attracted by the fish stalls, used to make a pit stop here flying south.GErard douplEin 14www.pilsvogel.nl

kINGfIsHErA favourite haunt with indus-trial looks and a dash of soul. Also serves daily specials.FErdinand Bolstraat 24T 020 6712395

mamBO Italian flavours and great coffee around the corner from the market. 1E van dEr HElststraat 66T 020 6791295

GamBrINus Typical Dutch cracker barrel. Authentic interior. Low profile food.FErdinand Bolstraat 180 www. gambrinus-amsterdam.nl

BINNEN BuITEN Popular café with a relaxed at-titude. Great waterside terrace.ruysdaElkadE 115 T 020 670 1640

fONk Inviting, light and relatively new. The furniture is a medley of second-hand lampshades and a wooden butcher’s table.

dusartstraat 51 T 020 6732487

TwENTy THIrD Top-notch champagne bar on the 23rd floor of a star hotel. Offers an unparalleled view of Amsterdam.

FErdinand Bolstraat 333 www. okura.nl

CHOCOlaTE Bar Oldtimer still attracting lots of hipsters. DJs regularly spin in the pleasant retro coffee-and-cream interior.

1E van dEr HElststraat 62awww. chocolate-bar.nl

flamINGOCozy cocktail bar beside the market. Serves snacks. Perfect spot for people watching.

1E van dEr HElststraat 37

sHopHuIsraaD Sells everything for the home, from designer names to vintage and upcoming designers. Will help you resolve any interior decoration crisis, S or XL.

GErard doustraat 86www.dehuisraad.com

raak Bright, stylish shop with shoes, bags, crockery, cook-books, candles and more.

1stE van dEr HElststraat 46www.raakamsterdam.nl

DuIkElmaNHigh-end kitchenware.

FErdinand Bolstraat 68

www.duikelman.nl

ZaCHT Cheerful children’s clothing store. CEintuurBaan 83 www.kinderwinkelzacht.nl

EsquINJa Chocolate for aficionados. GErard doustraat 224 www.esquinja.nl

sPErwErLearn to cook, buy a cookbook or eat your heart out.GErard doustraat 226www.kookboekenleslokaal.nl

sENsEsBrowser’s paradise for design, fashion and architecture.saEnrEdamstraat 26 www.sensesonline.nl

vrEDEsPIJP Art deco meets creative bites in a 50s interior.1stE van dEr HElststraat 11a www.vredespijp-artdeco.com

CarNaBy sTrEET Great vintage store.alBErt Cuypstraat 99

lOvEly aT THE Park Mostly Asian home accessories, bags and jewelry.sarpHatipark 24 www.lovelyatthepark.nl

yO-yO’s Coffeeshop with neighbourhood charm.2 dE jan van dEr HEijdEnstraat 79

wITTEBaarD fEEsTarTIkElEN Everything you need for dressing up.FErdinand Bolstraat 22 www.wittebaard.nl

BlOND amsTErDam Sells all things girly: clothes, cups, cans, cushions.GErard doustraat 69www.blond-amsterdam.nl

BakkEN mET PassIE The bread of life. Masterly.

alBErt Cuypstraat 51-53T 020 6701376

fIETsfaBrIEk Biker’s paradise.

1E jaCoB van CampEnstraat 12www.fietsfabriek.nl

vINTaGE HOmE Homey vintage emporium.

daniEl stalpErtstraat 97www.vintagehome.nl

misCZINGEr PrEsENTsContemporary art gallery.

GErard doustraat 134www.zingerpresents.nl

rIalTO Theatre that specializes in arthouse movies.

CEintuurBaan 338www.rialtofilm.nl

BIkram yOGa Workout for body and soul in a hot room.

CEintuurBaan 426 www. bikramyoga.nl

mOGEEN Hair affairs.

FErdinand Bolstraat 1 www.mogeen.nl

ZuIDErBaD On the edge of De Pijp, but great place for a splash. Separate steam rooms and private herbal whirpools.

HoBBEmastraat 26 T 020 6781390

HENk sCHIffmaCHEr The king of tattoos.

CEintuurBaan 416 www.schiffmacher.nl

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sid lee wants to tHank…

Sid Lee would like to thank writer Alexandra Onderwater as well as all participants.

Special thanks goes to Edwin Spier, Marleen Vos, Frederik Molenschot.

contact information

Ateliers: Montreal 75 Queen Street, Suite 1400 Montreal, Quebec H3C 2N6 Canada Phone: +1 514-282-2200

Amsterdam Gerard Doustraat 72 1072 VV Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0) 206 623030 Paris 12 rue du Sentier 75 002 Paris France Phone: +33 (1) 44 88 83 90 Toronto 55 Mill Street Building 5, Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4 Canada Phone: +1 416-421-4200 Austin Suite D-102 3601 South Congress Austin, Texas 78704 United States Phone: +1 512-444-3533

Websites: sidlee.com sidleearchitecture.com jimmylee.tv

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