travel: Amsterdam

We decided to spend last days of 2013 in Amsterdam. 

Worry was that five days city break might be to much for 4 year old, but we couldn't be further from the truth.

 Sam enjoyed everything from museums, boat trips and shopping to bike riding. Amsterdam apart from being great party place is extremely family friendly and full of inspiration. We haven't  managed to see half of the things we have planned! Here is just a quick report with highlights of our trip.

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Rijksmuseum
..apart from Rembrandt works, much beloved by us for recent renovated spaces by
Spanish architects Antonio Cruz & Antonio Ortiz

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Type/ Dynamics by LUST at Stedelijk Museum

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movie from Stedelijk Museum site
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Malevich Exhibition

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United Nude Shop - brand founded by Rem D Koolhas 

(nephew of the Rem Koolhas ,one of the most important architects of our days)

I love architectural approach to form in UN creations,

when in Amsterdam I always visit this place. 

Zaha Hadid for United Nude (photo from the web site)

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Hotel Droog headquarters of fabulous Droog Studio.

 Some of their designs (milk bottle lamp) can be found on display at Stedelijk Museum. 

Droog prepared as well holographic projection of Christmas Tree in the atrium of Rijksmuseum 

which was absolutely beautiful.

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I amsterdam letters on Museumplein... you just have to climb :)

just few of other places worth to visit:

> Dam Square,

> EYE Film Institute 

> Borneo- Sporenburg project

> Van Gogh Museum

> Rembrandt House

> Amsterdam Light Festival

> Artis Zoo

> Mazzo Restaurant...

.... list is endless

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all images by MESy except of Zaha Hadid for United Nude

sixinch

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Sixinch-
manufacturer of foam coated furniture from Belgium

from the top:

+ rocking chair

++ vertical village with MVRDV

+++ Interieur-Kortrijk-2012

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all images from Sixinch web site

Rafa Kids

I have no idea how come it took me so long to get this post ready but here it is: 

I wanted to share my love to one of the finest designers of kids furniture Rafa Kids. 

This creative couple use their experience as architects and parents to design unique range of kids beds. Collection includes toddler and teenage beds and wonderful combinations suitable for sharing in the room.

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Simplicity of the design is brilliant and its northern feel appeals to me highly.

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Now you Rafa beds are available at Bodie and Fou.

But check Rafa Kids shop first and meet this fantastic family.

Love the new whitewash finish! 

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all images: Rafa Kids