Rietveld and Nieuwe Zakelijkheid in Architecture

Gerrit Rietveld, renowned for his red-blue chair and the Schröderhuis, played a more significant role in the international avant-garde exchange post-World War I than previously acknowledged. His architectural philosophy, rooted in 'Nieuwe Zakelijkheid' (New Objectivity), emphasized space as the essence of architecture. This study revisits Rietveld's contributions, highlighting his lesser-known texts and their influence on Dutch and international architecture, challenging the narrow post-war perception that primarily focuses on De Stijl icons.

Kuipers, M. (2013). Rietveld and Nieuwe Zakelijkheid in Architecture. Neue Sachlichkeit and Avant-Garde, 81–111. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789401209090_005