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THE ART EDITION

Cornald Maas

BY WESTCORD #11

Hotel New York THE 97 KLM HOUSE

on Hotel Schylge

Art on the ss Rotterdam + Culinary creations in Restaurant élevé

MONIQUE DES BOUVRIE

‘ART MAKES YOUR INTERIOR MORE PERSONAL’

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Art at the ss Rotterdam 62

BY WESTCORD

Hotel New York is the 97th KLM house 58

Interview Monique des Bouvrie 10

Photo Nick van Ormondt

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Interview Michael Pilarczyk 70

Photo William Rutten

Lifestyle 10

Interview Monique des Bouvrie

13

Follow on Instagram: 10 x interior and design

14

Musthaves

16

Art at the Rijksmuseum

18

Column Ans Markus

WestCord 22

Construction progress Hotel Jakarta

24

News: WestCord Times

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Piet Hein Eek for IKEA

28

Employee Patrick Wolffenbuttel

30

Kids & Teens: fun cultural trips

31

WestCord puzzle and win!

32

WestCord @ social media

Fashion 34

Haute couture for women and men

38

Interview Esther Dorhout Mees

Travel

Beauty

50

Cornald Maas and Hotel Schylge

42

Quick fixes at the cosmetic surgeon

52

Leeuwarden as European Capital of Culture 2018

46

Wellness at WestCord Hotels

54

Inspiring things to see & do

56

Alma-Tadema in the Fries Museum

58

Hotel New York is the 97th KLM house

61

De Seeruyter riding stables and its Friesian horses

62

Art at the ss Rotterdam

64

Readers’ offer for the ss Rotterdam

66

Audi Q2: compact, sporty and high-tech

WestCord favourites

Column Ans Markus

Body, mind & soul

18

Cornald Maas and Hotel Schylge 50

Chef Gilbert van der Heide 76

70

Interview Michael Pilarczyk

72

Feel at home with Feng Shui

Food & beverage 76

Chef Gilbert van der Heide

77

Marinated mackerel recipe

78

The perfect wine from Wijnimport J. Bart

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élevé ambassador Barons the Rothschild Champagne

80

Food diary blogger Nienke Hofkamp

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EDITORIAL

EDITORS’ LETTER What a wonderful summer it has been! It took a while for the settled good weather to arrive, but it came around mid-August and never left. What a joy it is to be able to sit outside sipping rosé until late in the evening. Or champagne, of course.

On 19 September, we received a visit from Baron Philip de Rothschild. We had the honour of welcoming him in person in Hotel New York and on the ss Rotterdam. He presented us with the official plaque ‘Champagne Barons de Rothschild Ambassador’, because our Michelin-starred restaurant élevé has been selected as an ambassador of De Rothschild Champagne. Four of our hotels are currently ambassadors, which is rather special in the select company of 25 Dutch businesses. We are very proud to serve the very best champagne in our hotels. You are more than welcome to come and enjoy it with us!

Photo Bastiaan van Musscher

And then we had another honour. KLM selected Hotel New York as the 97th KLM house. Every year KLM makes a new edition of these world famous Delft Blue houses, which are real collector’s items for the Business Class travellers of KLM. On the 7th of October, the house is festively unveiled at the ss Rotterdam, by Mayor Aboutaleb of Rotterdam and the CEO of KLM, Peter Elbers. In the magazine you can read a report of this special day!

Another highlight is the Alma-Tadema exhibition in the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden. AlmaTadema was one of the most successful painters in Friesland. His paintings have been flown in from around the world and brought together in the Fries Museum. Kris Callens, director of the museum, talks about it in this magazine. The collection can be admired from 1 October 2016 to 7 February 2017. We highly recommend it!

Art is the theme of this magazine. In this magazine, you can read about the authentic works of art on the ss Rotterdam, each one more special than the next. Monique des Bouvrie, Piet Hein Eek and Ans Markus, who each have their own individual interpretation of Dutch ‘A’rt, also have their say. That is definitely something to be proud of.

Terschelling has been a place where, for many years now, exceptional artistic interpretations can be experienced at the renowned open-air festival Oerol. Cornald Maas presented Oerol on television during the Oerol week in June. He tells us all about it in this magazine.

It was a wonderful summer, and we are very much looking forward to the coming autumn and winter. I hope you will enjoy reading this magazine.

Kind regards,

Harry and Jennifer Westers

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LIFESTYLE

MONIQUE

DES BOUVRIE ‘I never work on autopilot’

THOSE WHO MAINLY SEE HER AS ‘THE WIFE OF’ FAIL TO DO JUSTICE TO MONIQUE DES BOUVRIE. THE INTERIOR DESIGNER IS KNOWN FOR HER ECLECTIC STYLE AND HER UNUSUAL, INNOVATIVE IDEAS. PLAYFUL DESIGN IS HER TRADEMARK, WHICH IS CLEARLY REFLECTED IN THE TRENDSETTING CONCEPT STORE ‘HET ARSENAAL’ IN NAARDEN, WHERE WE ARE MEETING MONIQUE. TO DISCUSS HER CREATIVITY, PASSION, IDEAS AND... HER LOVE OF ART!

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO... ARE YOU STILL

INTERIOR DESIGN?

HAPPY WITH YOUR OLD WORK?

‘My mother used to pay a lot of attention to it,

‘You evolve, naturally. In every way; you change.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE

and I was already creative as a child. It’s just

When I see myself in photos taken fifteen years

HOUSE?

part of who I am. Of course, I’ve also learned

ago, wearing particular pieces of clothing, I

‘I have many, but if I had to choose one, it

a great deal from Jan. It must have been fate

think: Oh no... The basics are usually okay, but

would be the dining table. That’s where I spend

for us to meet, because now we can combine forces. I very much have my own taste and it really complements the clean lines of Jan’s architecture. He likes designing and altering houses - and I must say he’s very good at it and I’m responsible for the interiors.

WHAT MAKES YOU SO GOOD AT YOUR JOB?

most of my time. Ours is nice and long, and it’s

‘I VERY MUCH HAVE MY OWN TASTE AND IT REALLY COMPLEMENTS THE CLEAN LINES OF JAN’S ARCHITECTURE’

‘Ha ha, well, I can’t be the judge of that! I think it

attached to the worktop of our kitchen - I really like that. We also have a new, incredibly long picnic table in our garden that seats sixteen people. The children often bring friends home, and even then there’s still enough space for our own friends, so that’s great!’

ARE YOU PROUD OF YOUR WORK?

‘Oh yeah, my work really makes me happy.

is because I put a lot of passion and feeling into

you always want to add some quirky items and

There are some projects that you work on for a

my work - I never work on autopilot. We keep

it’s those that can seem very dated later on.

year, so in the end, if you feel the client is happy

trying new things until we feel it’s right. It’s also

On the other hand, certain works of art are still

with your work... It’s nice to build something

important to convey that feeling to the client.’

fabulous after fifteen years! Anyway, we keep

together, and then eventually add some works

changing - we certainly do, because our home

of art or quirky things. It’s great to see the

is an extension of our work. That’s where we try

results of your work.’

IF YOU LOOK BACK AT WHAT YOU DID

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out new things.’

WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN

Name

Monique des Bouvrie

Date of birth 9 April 1962

Place of birth Apeldoorn

Now lives in Naarden

Education

Havo (Higher General

Motto Go for it!

Photo Nick van Ormondt

Secondary Education) and PR

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LIFESTYLE

‘THE MAIN THING ABOUT ART IS THAT IT SHOULD TOUCH YOU; AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED, YOU DON’T NEED TO THINK IT’S BEAUTIFUL, YOU NEED TO FEEL IT’

YOU ALSO GIVE PEOPLE ADVICE ABOUT ART.

‘We have a lot of art here in Het Arsenaal, and we work with various artists and galleries. The main thing about art is that it should touch you; as far as I’m concerned, you don’t need to think it’s beautiful, you need to feel it. I think it’s important to buy art that creates depth and emotion - it makes your interior more personal. My advice is also to create a solid basis. Once that’s steady, you can keep changing the atmosphere with different accessories.’

WHAT MYTH ABOUT ART WOULD YOU LIKE TO DISPEL?

lighting often is. All those bright lights... Light should be like

‘Art is seen as something very elitist, but it’s not. Hanging it

a wave. Use spotlights and add some atmospheric lighting.

above your sofa used to be considered almost unacceptable,

People often don’t notice it, but honestly, there’s a lot of room

but I think that synergy between interior and art is very

for improvement when it comes to lighting.’

important. You can develop a sense of art on your own. I didn’t grow up with it, but I was awoken to it. By looking at a lot of

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

art, I started to understand it. You develop your own taste as

‘Passionate. An eye for detail. I love unexpected moments.

you go along.’

I like going to work very early in the morning - for example, I will go for a workout at half past seven and get to the office

WHAT DO YOU HAVE ABOVE YOUR OWN SOFA?

at nine. I love travelling. I’m Aries, so I also love working hard

‘Nothing, because our sofa is not positioned up against a wall.

and I never get bored. There is always something to do! I can’t

We do have a narrow table behind it, with special objects on

sit still for two minutes and live a very energetic life - I love it.’

it. That makes me feel safe. It’s odd, but you really need some kind of support behind the sofa - I’d rather not put a sofa in

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY?

front of a window.’

‘I don’t have one. What I like about travelling is discovering new things. Beach holidays are nice too, but not for too long,

WHEREAS HALF THE COUNTRY HAS A SOFA BY THE

because then I’d get bored. I always need something to do - I

WINDOW.

need to keep active. That can be annoying, because I know

‘I think you should always try to avoid that. It’s also better to

resting is good for me, but on the other hand, if doing a lot

have one large sofa, because having a two-seater and a three-

makes me feel better, what’s wrong with that? I still have a lot

seater together makes a room look really cramped. You can

of things on my bucket list.

always add a chair or footstool.’

TELL US ALL ABOUT THEM! DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE WORK OF ART?

‘I haven’t been to Australia, nor to India... We like to get

‘I have several. I love pop art, and I really like the work of Studio

inspiration by discovering new things. I’d like to do a cookery

Job, for example. We have several of their works - they’re

course in Thailand. And Istanbul - I’m going there soon. I don’t

fantastic. But no, I don’t really have one particular favourite. I

want to be discouraged by all the attacks, because that would

like the fact that I can appreciate many different elements. We

make travelling impossible. The only place I would never

really took the time to build up our collection and think carefully

venture into, is the jungle. I am terrified of spiders.’

about each item; we followed our intuition. Intuition, that’s the common thread, really.’

FINALLY, IS THERE ANYTHING WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU?

HOW IMPORTANT IS LIGHT?

‘I am really impatient. I need everything to be done quickly! But

‘Extremely important. I would like to shout it from the rooftops:

apart from that... what you see is what you get. I don’t have

Make sure you have a good lighting plan! When I drive through

any secrets.’

the streets in the evening, it really strikes me how bad the

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10x interior and design IN OUR BUSY LIVES, IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE A NICE HOME TO COME BACK TO AND RELAX AFTER A HARD DAY’S WORK. INSPIRATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR AND PERHAPS SOME ARTWORK CAN BE FOUND IN MANY PLACES, BUT INSTAGRAM MAY NOT BE THE FIRST THING THAT SPRINGS TO MIND. HENCE THIS LIST: 10 INSPIRING ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW. ROOMED

ERIC KUSTER

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Roomed started as an

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This Dutch interior

New Yorker Ryan Korban

Becki Owens’ designs

Apartment Therapy

online magazine, but it

designer knows what a

gets his inspiration from

radiate simplicity, clean

believes that a calm,

has now become a big hit

nice home looks like from

paintings by Monet and

lines and elegance.

healthy and beautiful

on Instagram too. They

the inside. Natural colours

photographs by Helmut

With two posts a day,

home is essential for a

keep up with the latest

are Kuster’s favourite and

Newton. Besides

she keeps her followers

happy and successful

home trends and share

he loves spacious rooms.

designing celebrity home

updated about her work

life. With a large variety of

these using social media.

He shares the most

interiors, he keeps an

and inspiration.

interiors, anyone can find

beautiful spaces with his

inspiring Instagram

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inspiration here.

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MOCO LOCO

MONIQUE DES BOUVRIE

@justinablakeney

@interiorjunkie

@bintihome

@moco_loco

@moniquedesbouvrie

Colour, colour, and

It started as a blog, but

The Dutch Souraya uses

MOCO LOCO is an

‘Think out of the box’;

more colour is what

Interior Junkie is now

her website and Instagram

online magazine that has

Monique des Bouvrie

you will find on Justina

big on Instagram. The

to try and get people to

become very successful

has had an acute sense

Blakeney’s account.

account has a preference

look at colours differently,

on Instagram. They

of style from a young

With her bohemian

for Scandinavian design,

and she demonstrates

share the best buildings,

age. On her Instagram

style, inspired by her

but also pays attention to

how to use them in

interiors and works of art

account, she reports on

childhood in California,

things like second-hand

interiors. She shares her

with their followers on a

her greatest project and

she demonstrates how to

finds and Mediterranean

own creations with her

daily basis. Their style:

cross-overs.

incorporate bright colours

influences.

46,000 followers every

energetic.

in any interior.

day.

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THE RIJKSM And its rich Rembrandt collection

SINCE ITS GREAT RENOVATION THREE YEARS AGO, THE RIJKSMUSEUM HAS PRESENTED ITS WORLD-FAMOUS COLLECTION IN AN ENTIRELY NEW WAY. VISITORS NOW GO ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE AGES, SHOWN IN OVER 1.1 MILLION (ART) OBJECTS SPREAD OVER EIGHTY GALLERIES. EIGHT HUNDRED YEARS OF DUTCH ART AND HISTORY COME TO LIFE, PARTICULARLY THE RICH REMBRANDT COLLECTION. THE NIGHT WATCH CAN BE ADMIRED HERE, AND IN JUNE, THE RIJKSMUSEUM WELCOMED THE MASTERPIECES MARTEN AND OOPJEN. WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES THESE TWO PORTRAITS SO SPECIAL?

Taco Dibbits

architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte was respon- and negotiating about art treasures. Taco sible for the interior design of the galleries, Dibbits, General Director of the Rijksmuseum combining the nineteenth-century grandeur since July 2016, has some extremely big plans. with modern design. Finally, Van Hoogevest The ambitious art historian intends to add more Architecten were in charge of reconstructing works by Rembrandt van Rijn to the museum Cuypers’ original decorations throughout the collection. On the BNR radio show HEMMEN, building. The Rijks, as it is known locally, has he stated: ‘Rembrandt is the best painter of become a firm favourite among national and all time. At least ninety per cent of his work is international visitors.

currently abroad.’ Dibbits considers it his duty to exhibit more of Rembrandt’s works in the

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The Rijksmuseum has been housed in the current building,

This is partly thanks to the museum’s rich his- Rijksmuseum.

designed by the Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, since 1885.

tory and royal allure, of course, but without

After 125 years of intensive use, the monumental building

the renovation the museum would not have The Netherlands, together with France, recent-

was in need of a thorough renovation, so in 2001 it was up

all its current splendour. Let us not forget that ly bought two exceptional Rembrandt portraits

to the Spanish architectural firm Cruz y Ortiz from Seville to

the Rijksmuseum is also a pioneer in the to be shown in the Rijksmuseum: the marriage

get the museum ready for the twenty-first century. Parisian

Netherlands when it comes to discovering portraits Rembrandt painted at the age of 28

USEUM

Marten and Oopjen in the Rijksmuseum

Photo Eric Smits

of the newly-wed couple Marten Soolmans and Oopjen

Art asks questions and arouses emotions. On the TV

Coppit in Amsterdam in 1634. This has brought the most

programme DWDD Summer School, Taco Dibbits ex-

After their presentation in

sought-after and least exhibited Rembrandts in the world

plained that Rembrandt is all about people and emotion.

the Rijksmuseum and their

into the public domain and within everyone’s reach, alter-

He is a ‘master at portraying mankind in all its facets’.

subsequent restoration,

nately in the Rijksmuseum and the Louvre. The last Dutch

These portraits are milestones in art history; they change

the paintings will first be

owners of the portraits, that are both over two metres

the course of portrait painting. The Rijksmuseum is the

on display at the Rijksmu-

tall, were the rich Amsterdam Van Loon family. The works

best place to see Rembrandt’s development. Naturally,

seum for three months

were eventually acquired from the De Rothschild family,

the Night Watch is also on display in the Rijksmuseum,

and then at the Louvre for

after a treaty was signed between the Netherlands and

and next to that famous painting, Marten and Oopjen -

three months. They will

France.

when in the Netherlands - will be radiant highlights. In

then be exhibited succes-

his DWDD Summer School lecture, Dibbits said that ‘the

sively at the Rijksmuseum

The portraits show Marten and Oopjen. She looks

Rijks had never expected to get full-length portraits of a

and the Louvre for periods

melancholic and gentle, pale, but she is also a charming

couple’.

woman. Whether she is truly beautiful is open to debate,

of five years each. After

according to art historians. Compare her to Leonardo da

Tip

Vinci’s Mona Lisa; Oopjen is the Mona Lisa of the low

To avoid having to queue up at the

this period, they will be on display for eight years at a time alternately at the

countries. And he, Marten, is a man of pride. The couple

ticket counter when visiting the

Rijksmuseum and

show that they dress as royals, with luxurious clothing

Rijksmuseum, it’s a good idea to buy

the Louvre. The two

and white collars. They radiate ambition - they look like

your tickets in advance. In the Amsterdam

museums have agreed that

people with high expectations. This is also obvious from

venues of WestCord Hotels you can buy

the paintings will always

your entrance tickets at the reception.

be shown together.

Oopjen’s pregnant belly.

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LIFESTYLE

Bound freedom

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Hommage to Yamamoto

Column

ANS MARKUS I’m honoured to be asked to write a piece for WestCord Hotels,

especially

because

I’m not a writer and painting comes more naturally to me than writing. From the age of

I SOMETIMES WORK ON A PAINTING FOR MONTHS; I PUT EVERY CONCEIVABLE HUMAN FEELING IN IT

Now,

about

a

thousand

paintings later, the drapery is long gone, and I look to the world around me. Here on Prinseneiland in Amsterdam, I give workshops to busi-

eleven, I have been drawing

nesses and let people who

everything around me, and

have never painted before

during my marriage I attended an art club in Tilburg; a

experience how much fun it is to mix the colours and give

hobby club, where I spent eight years drawing anatomy.

depth to a painting. I give them the feeling that there’s nothing better than painting!

Despite the fact that I’m not a writer, I could not resist writing short stories about the daily visits to my mother

I also taught homeless people, and that led to a series

(101). In ‘De pijn van oud’ (the pain of old) and ‘Het is

of paintings about hidden sorrow. During those evenings

goed zo’ (it’s okay), I described the last ten years of her

with the homeless, I heard stories of such intense sad-

life. Sitting at the computer, I found the words pouring

ness that I realised that sometimes, sorrow is just around

from my fingers, and I was able to put into words what

the corner, and how nice it is to be able to listen and

I couldn’t put in a painting. I sometimes work on a

help where possible. This series was seen by around

painting for months; I put every conceivable human

ninety thousand visitors at museum De Fundatie in

feeling in them, but the emotions I felt during those visits

Zwolle, where the paintings were recently exhibited. The

to my elderly mother were easier to express in words than

greatest recognition of your work is that many people

with a paint brush on canvas.

want to see it - you can’t force that, it’s a gift.

But I’m incredibly grateful to have been able to follow my

When my brother unexpectedly died before my mother,

passion for such a long time now. When I got divorced

I felt the urge to get my hands into the clay. I was sad,

at the age of thirty, I ‘officially’

but also extremely angry because my dearest and only

started using oils and paint-

brother had died so suddenly. When I was thirty, recently

Ans Markus

ed the woman who longed for

divorced, the drapery paintings helped me to regain my

is an artist,

freedom and never wanted

self-respect. During the visits to my old mama and while

known mainly for

to get hurt again. I asked my

dealing with the loss of my brother, I found comfort in

her paintings of

daughter Sigrid to model for

creating bronzes and the drapery returned, but this time

women wrapped in

me, because I had no mon-

in sculptures.

drapery. Markus

ey. Sometimes she posed for

is considered an

hours, wrapped in drapery, and

Human life is so vulnerable, tomorrow everything may

autodidact and her

always understood exactly what

be different…. But this time too, using my hands and my

I wanted to depict.

feelings I was able to find myself again.

style is realistic.

She always paints in oils.

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Photos Joost Guntenaar

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CONSTRUCTION OF HOTEL JAKARTA is underway!

LAST APRIL, THE MOMENT FINALLY ARRIVED: CONSTRUCTION ON HOTEL JAKARTA AMSTERDAM STARTED AT LAST. DURING A FESTIVE CEREMONY WITH ALDERMAN ERIC VAN DER BURG, THE FIRST SHEET PILE WALL WAS CHRISTENED BEFORE IT WAS PUSHED INTO THE GROUND. NOW, SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, CONSTRUCTION IS PROGRESSING STEADILY.

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ON 28 JULY, THE CONSTRUCTION CRANE WAS PLACED, SO NOW EVERYONE CAN SEE FROM THE IJ THAT SOMETHING SPECIAL IS BEING BUILT ON JAVA ISLAND IN AMSTERDAM 6 MAY-16 JUNE 2016: PILING Piling started soon after the official start of the construction of Hotel Jakarta. In order to limit the noise that this notoriously creates, a sound barrier has been placed around the site. After a lot of hard work, piling was completed on 16 June.

1 JULY 2016: EXCAVATING THE CONSTRUCTION PIT AND POURING 150M³ OF CONCRETE The construction pit was excavated and on 1 July, the 150m³ concrete construction base was poured. The construction base is the foundation for the hoisting and construction crane, to keep it firmly in place.

28 JULY 2016: CONSTRUCTION CRANE PLACED

Jennifer Westers gives the starting signal for building Hotel Jakarta

Another highlight in the construction process! On 28 July, the construction crane was placed, so now everyone can see from the IJ that something special is being built on Java island in Amsterdam.

26 AUGUST 2016: WORK RESUMED AFTER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY HOLIDAY Construction workers enjoyed their well-earned three-week holiday. Building work is resumed, but working conditions are tough in the heat of early September.

The construction crane is placed

13 SEPTEMBER 2016: FLOOR IS POURED The construction pit has been completely excavated, and plenty of reinforcing steels installed for the basement of Hotel Jakarta. A start has also been made on pouring the floor. Real progress is being made.

26 SEPTEMBER 2016: BASEMENT FLOOR OF CAR PARK POURED This week, the first part of the basement floor of the underground car park is being poured. This is again a milestone, because it means that raising the building can now start.

Visitors from an elementary school

THE NEXT STEPS: • September 2016-April 2017: Putting up the rough structure from the basement to the roof. Up in the air!

• November 2016: The advent of winter. Let us hope for a mild winter, so construction can continue during the winter months.

• From May/June 2017: Depending on the progress of the structural work, the hotel rooms will be assembled in the building as prefabricated modules. Exciting…

• June/July 2017: Start of the finishing process; construction is slowly nearing completion.

We can’t wait to see the end result, and are keeping a close eye on the progress of the building work. Would you like to keep up to date on Hotel Jakarta? Follow its construction on hoteljakarta.amsterdam/bouwblog.

150m³ of concrete is poured

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WestCord Times IN THE NEWS New WestCord Hotel in Groningen • New sous-chef for Hotel de Veluwe • New work area in Hotel Delft

HOTEL DE VELUWE WELCOMES NEW SOUS-CHEF Hotel de Veluwe has recently gained a new sous-chef. Patrick Verkade has worked as a chef for 26 years, gaining experience in various restaurants and hotels. He considers it his mission to let his guests enjoy his food to the full and go home with a feeling of satisfaction.

Photographer Isabelle, general manager Patrick Wolffenbuttel and Typhoon

BEING TYPHOON… EVERY DAY

WestCord Art Hotel more than lives up to its name. On 16 September, the popular rap artist Typhoon opened the exhibition ‘Being Typhoon… every day’ in the WestCord Art Hotel. Photographer Isabelle Renate la Poutré followed the rapper for two years, on stage and behind the scenes. The exhibition shows the struggle experienced by many artists: wanting to stay themselves and at the same time, having to live up to high expectations.

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WADDEN WORLD HERITAGE IN HOTEL SCHYLGE The Wadden Sea area is an extraordinary part of the Netherlands, with its own flora and fauna. As for most visitors there is still a lot left to discover, Hotel Schylge has had various local animal and plant species printed on its room doors. They have also set up an exhibition in the lobby about the Wadden World Heritage.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HOTELS Now the busy summer season has come to an end, we have the time to look ahead to 2017. Preparations for Christmas and New Year’s eve have started, but we also have plenty of renovations planned. Strandhotel Seeduyn will get new balconies, the bathrooms in Hotel Noordsee will be renovated and in ApartHotel Boschrijck they finished the new children’s paradise.

A NEW WORK AREA IN HOTEL DELFT

The comfortable lobby in Hotel Delft has been used as a work and meeting place for years. Last September, a nice work area was added to the lobby, and it was time for a make-over. The hotel’s good neighbour IKEA tackled part of the lobby, with impressive results!

NOTHING TOPS GRONINGEN! Everyone who has ever been to Groningen knows that it’s a wonderful city. That is exactly why a WestCord Hotel will open here in 2020. Construction of the hotel on the east side of Grote Markt will start in mid-2018. The hotel will be designed by none other than the Berlin architect Thomas Müller.

LJOUWERT CULINAIR Last September, the team of Restaurant élevé returned to the leading culinary festival in Leeuwarden: Ljouwert Culinair. For three days, they prepared their best dishes on the spot, impressing visitors with their culinary masterpieces. Ljouwert Culinair was a great success once again. We are looking forward to next year!

PLAYMOBIL PLAY AREA ON THE SS ROTTERDAM In celebration of the launch of a Playmobil toy cruise ship, a marvellous Playmobil Kids Room has been created on the ss Rotterdam. The cruise ship is no less than 66 centimetres long, making it Playmobil’s largest boat. Children (and adults too) can now play to their heart’s content with part of the collection in the Playmobil Kids Room and, of course, admire the cruise ship.

OFFICE FOR A DAY When the technical support service and financial administration offices were relocated, these left two empty spaces in the Fashion Hotel. What a waste! In order to retain the atmosphere of their former use, the offices have now been turned into ‘offices for a day’. The perfect place for a creative brainstorming session or an important meeting.

Photo Dennis F. Beek

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PIET HEIN EEK for IKEA

IKEA HAS JOINED FORCES WITH PIET HEIN EEK. HIS DESIGNS WILL BE SOLD IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES FROM 2017. WE TALK TO THE LEADING DUTCH DESIGNER ABOUT THIS SPECIAL COLLABORATION!

WHAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK

‘Not specifically. I’ve always kept the option open

Milano everyone visits Rossana Orlandi. Karin

ABOUT IKEA?

in my mind or in general, because a commission

came a couple of years in a row, and every time

‘Masses, huge quantities. I used to have an IKEA

from a company like IKEA means that you get to

we talked about working together. After a couple

bedroom as a child. IKEA made designed modern

create something that’s available to a huge group

of years, it finally happened.’

furniture accessible to a large part of the popu-

of people. For me as a designer, that’s an amazing

lation. That is a beautiful thing; democratising

challenge. I love the fact that almost anyone can

IS IT DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO STICK TO THE

design. Years ago, I already thought the larger

own it.’

IKEA VALUES?

pieces of furniture were not well designed. They

‘I try to stretch those values a bit, but that’s half

would have a leg in the wrong place, for example.

WAS IT EXCITING?

the fun. That’s the reason they ask you. You

It feels so good to be able to do that myself now.

‘I wasn’t worried, because in the end, it comes

start working together to see if you can push the

But that’s my only criticism. My other experiences

down to whether or not you click with people.

boundaries by choosing another approach, to

are positive. Working with IKEA is so much fun,

I really enjoy working with Karin, who runs my

design products that fit the story.’

and it’s going well; we are creating something real-

project within IKEA. If it doesn’t click, I won’t do it.’

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE

ly special, which is partly thanks to IKEA’s specific HOW DID THE COLLABORATION START?

COLLECTION?

‘I always go to Milan, to Galleria Rossana Orlan-

‘We have a couple of themes. One of those is not

DID YOU USE TO DREAM OF DESIGNING

di, which is the opposite of IKEA; a very unusual,

throwing anything away, which is close to my work.

FOR IKEA?

exclusive shop. During the Salone del Mobile di

The main theme is “handmade serial produced”,

quality.’

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‘IKEA MAKES DESIGNED MODERN FURNITURE ACCESSIBLE TO A LARGE PART OF THE POPULATION. THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL THING; DEMOCRATISING DESIGN’

A good neighbour is worth more...

WestCord Hotel Delft and IKEA are neighbours, and the saying is certainly true for IKEA and WestCord. IKEA is responsible for all the interiors of the hotel, from A to Z, and Hotel Delft is completely restyled every few years. This gives IKEA the chance to show off its latest products and the hotel can give feedback on the sustainability of the products and such. A win-win situation!

so many of the designs are based on handmade

collection and it turned out very nice.’

moulds or templates. It ranges from accessories to

a lot of custom-made features, very detailed and materialised. The house is near the factory, a very

furniture to a wood collection from Poland, where

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS DIFFICULT ABOUT

IKEA traditionally makes the wood. This will all be

THE PROCESS WITH IKEA?

introduced in 2018. The next collection will be

‘I don’t find any of it difficult, actually. The only thing

WHAT DOES HOME MEAN TO YOU?

launched in 2017 and is called JASSA, made of

I hadn’t expected is that most of the products and

‘I think of both; my house and the office. But that’s

rattan. That is a traditionally developed collection.

production processes are traditional crafts and

what I have always wanted. To have a business

I designed a chaise longue, a chair and baskets.’

techniques, executed in the most efficient way. I

that felt like home. I don’t keep my work and pri-

had expected it to be more high end, but the pro-

vate life separate. I see it as one. I’m not stressed,

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION

duction is done within fairly traditional frameworks

so I never take anything home with me in that

FROM??

of thinking. That’s practical if you’re developing

sense. I work a lot, but I do it in a relaxed way.’

‘Karin came up with “natural fibres” as the starting

rapidly in a big market. They largely follow the

point. I got the chance to work with rattan, which

beaten track. It’s still enough of a challenge, I had

WHAT IS IKEA’S BIGGEST ICON?

is a traditional industry in Indonesia. As soon as

just expected it to be a bit more technological.’

‘Phew, many things come to mind. Perhaps the

you start talking about materials and industry, that

nice old industrial building.’

plastic children’s furniture, that’s everywhere. But

gets me going anyway. We went to Indonesia, but

DO YOU HAVE ANY IKEA OBJECTS AT

actually, I think it’s something bigger; the fact that

discovered that my designs couldn’t be produced,

HOME?

IKEA has made its products available to so many

because you can’t combine iron with rattan. Ev-

‘Small objects, but I made all the furniture myself.

people. That’s their greatest achievement, in my

erything has to come from the same factory. While

That’s not my fault, by the way, ha ha, it was my

view. It is the whole that I find most interesting.’

we were there, I designed a completely different

wife. We are currently building a new house with

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Photo Bastiaan van Musscher

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PATRICK

WOLFFENBUTTEL General Manager of the Art Hotel

ON THE EDGE OF THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF AMSTERDAM LIES THE WESTCORD ART HOTEL, A PLACE WHERE EXTRAORDINARY ART IS GATHERED WITH LOVE AND ATTENTION. IT IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND WORKS BY HERMAN BROOD, FOR INSTANCE; THE AMSTERDAM THREE AND FOUR-STAR ART HOTEL HAS THE LARGEST AND MOST UNIQUE COLLECTION OF WORKS BY THIS FAMOUS DUTCH ARTIST. SOON, THE HOTEL WILL BE MAKING HISTORY ONCE AGAIN - GENERAL MANAGER PATRICK WOLFFENBUTTEL IS GOING TO TELL US ALL ABOUT IT!

‘IN AN ART HOTEL, ART SHOULD REALLY BE A PROMINENT FEATURE. WHAT BETTER WAY TO ACHIEVE THAT THAN BY HAVING AN ARTIST PAINT AN ENTIRE WALL?’

In the back garden of the hotel, you will find the large art is a cross between street art and sixteenth-century Brediusbad swimming pool, offering a unique view of cityscapes, in the brightest colours. He looked at me the Westerkerk. That in itself is unusual for a hotel locat- and I saw it in his face; can we really do that?’ ed a mere ten minutes from Amsterdam city centre, but what makes the Art Hotel really special, of course, is the You bet, because they did it! The first room design size of its art collection. It amazes Patrick Wolffenbuttel was a great success and by February 2017, Chiel will every time he walks around the hotel. ‘Art makes every have created life-size artworks in 106 rooms. Patrick’s space come alive. It is so crucial to the atmosphere and favourite? The Prinsengracht with the Westerkerk in the the way it makes you feel,’ says Patrick.

background, because that is ‘the most beautiful spot in Amsterdam’.

Patrick has dreamt of becoming General Manager ever since his studies at the hotel management school. It will undoubtedly be a highlight in the rich history of Having been given this opportunity at the Art Hotel, he the Art Hotel - even though the hotel made history as feels doubly lucky. It fits his passion for the hospitality recently as 2011. Original works by Herman Brood that industry, obviously - ‘the lobby is my office’ - but the had never before been exhibited in public were addlocation also has a profound effect on him. He explains: ed to their art collection. Koos van Dijk was Herman’s ‘Amsterdam has a special place in my heart, the city manager for thirty years, and in that time he collected has so much to offer. I want to show that to my guests. many of the artist’s works. During his lifetime, there was I live virtually around the corner from the Art Hotel, and hardly any space in the Netherlands where these large every morning when I cycle through the city, I feel ener- works could be exhibited, so they remained in storage

To keep in style with

gised. There is so much more to Amsterdam than just for a long time. When Koos wanted to exhibit them, the

Herman Brood’s

Leidseplein. The hotel is located in the Spaarndammer- Art Hotel offered the perfect solution. Patrick: ‘We feel

art, the hotel has a

buurt, a wonderful working-class neighbourhood that is honoured to have such unique pieces on display at

luxury Art Suite with

becoming increasingly trendy, with some of the nicest the Art Hotel. And that collection keeps expanding; we

famous drawings

bars and restaurants in Amsterdam.’

and quotes by

have a Smart car painted by Herman, and the piano he used to play in Dante Kitchen & Bar can now be found

Herman Brood. This

An artist who fits in perfectly with this Amsterdam life- in our hotel bar. My favourite works in the Brood collec-

spacious suite has

style, is Chiel van Zelst. Maintenance work is carried out tion are still the beer mats. Whenever he didn’t have the

a separate sleeping

in the hotel every year. This year, the three-star rooms money to pay for his drinks in the pub, he would paint a

area, a large lounge

were given a facelift. Vital question: what art to place beer mat and pay with these artworks. That’s typical of

sofa and a spacious

in the rooms? Patrick: ‘In an Art Hotel, art should be Herman Brood. We have six, which have been framed

glass bathroom with

a really prominent feature. What better way to achieve and given a prominent place in the bar. Small things like

jacuzzi!

that than by having an artist paint an entire wall? With that become hugely significant.’ great enthusiasm, I approached Chiel van Zelst. His

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ESTHER DORHOUT MEES

‘It feels surreal to stand next to Galliano and Givenchy’ SOMETIMES, YOU MEET PEOPLE WHO WERE SIMPLY BORN TO DO WHAT THEY DO. ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE IS ESTHER DORHOUT MEES (35), WHO DREAMT OF DESIGNING FASHION EVER SINCE SHE WAS A YOUNG GIRL. STUDYING AT ARTEZ IN ARNHEM WAS A LOGICAL STEP, AND AFTER WORKING FOR BRANDS LIKE BRUUNS BAZAAR AND TOMMY HILFIGER, SHE HAS NOW BEEN RUNNING HER OWN LABEL FOR SIX YEARS AND - AS YOU HAVE PROBABLY GUESSED - IT IS FLOURISHING. THE DUTCH FASHION DESIGNER KNOWS HOW IT’S DONE, SO: READ AND LEARN! WHAT IS TYPICALLY DORHOUT MEES? ‘My designs are very feminine and wearable, but also conceptual and narrative. I always look for the balance between the two; the elements must be equivalent and enhance each other. I also think it is important that an item of clothing is wearable for the female body, that it accentuates her body in the right way and makes her look more beautiful. At the same time, that is not the only goal - the journey that the story and the theme make through the collection is just as important to me.’

PRIOR TO PRESENTING THE COLLECTION, YOU ALWAYS SHOW A FILM. IN MARCH 2016, DURING PARIS FASHION WEEK, YOU SHOWED THE FILM ‘NUBIVAGANT’ FOR WHICH YOU WON TWO PRIZES. WHAT IS THE STORY BEHIND THIS FALL/WINTER 16 COLLECTION? ‘I became fascinated by the gathering of huge flocks of birds moving as one silhouette without any clear communication - a hypnotising sight. I saw it by the side of the road last year. I stopped and I knew: I have to make a collection about this. How that’s expressed? For me, it’s about the whole story and the feeling that comes with it. Take the jet-black eyes of the models, for example, the spider-leg eyelashes or the hand-knitted, three-dimensional fabrics as a kind of animal fur or plumage.’

YOU HAVE RUN A VERY SUCCESSFUL BRAND FOR SIX YEARS NOW, WHAT’S YOUR SECRET? ‘I’ve wanted to design since I was a little girl; it’s one of my first memories. I felt that desire so strongly, from deep within me. I’m amazed too that it was so clear to me at such a young age. Whether you’re successful or not doesn’t just depend on whether you are good at something, it has much more to do with your

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‘I WANT TO SEE FOR MYSELF WHAT THE WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS ARE IN THE COUNTRIES WHERE MY COLLECTIONS ARE MADE’

mentality. How do you approach things, how hard are you prepared to work

sive - so you pay for that. It’s quite an unusual and difficult decision to make

and what are you willing to sacrifice?’

for a young designer, but these are principles that I support.’

YOUR COLLECTION IS NOW OFFICIALLY SHOWN AMONG THOSE

WHEN IS FASHION ART?

OF JOHN GALLIANO AND GIVENCHY, TO NAME BUT A FEW. HOW

‘Fashion can certainly be a form of art. It is often overlooked, because you

DOES THAT FEEL?

wear it on your body, so people mistakenly associate it with appearance and

‘That still feels very special - sometimes even surreal. Perhaps because it’s

vanity, which are considered contrary to art. The art you wear comes alive. It’s

something I have been interested in it since I was a child; I loved and love it

not something you look at from a distance, like in a museum. As a result of

so much. As a nine-year old girl, I wanted to be among those big names and

that difference, fashion is not given the recognition it deserves. The conceptu-

look at me now... I am. Like I said: surreal. In a way, that’s actually nice. If you

al and narrative element is just as important as making it wearable - that’s why

are too aware of what’s happening, it can be completely overwhelming. It is

I always make that translation in my designs.’

good to keep a healthy distance. It’s a way dealing with the enormity of it all.’

WHAT DESIGNERS DO YOU LOOK UP TO? SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS A HOT TOPIC. YOU HAVE BEEN

‘Haider Ackermann is an extraordinary designer. His collections really show

PRODUCING IN EUROPE INSTEAD OF ASIA FOR A LONG TIME,

off his craftsmanship. When they are worn on the catwalk, for example, you

UNLIKE MANY OTHER DESIGNERS. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN

can see the work that goes into making them and the love of fabrics and

FOR YOU AND YOUR BRAND?

materials.’

‘It is a conscious decision. It is because of certain quality checks that I feel are easier to carry out when it’s close by, in Europe. I can walk around the factory,

WHAT DO YOU STILL DREAM OF?

see how they work and what the working and living conditions are like. I do

‘What I’m hoping for, is that we can continue the upward trend the brand is

everything I do with passion, and that consists only of love. I could never com-

currently showing. I’m working really hard to achieve that, so I’m very grateful

bine that with something that’s purely negative. I want to be environmentally

that there is a platform for it. I will always keep developing it and throwing a

aware and create good working conditions. Doing this the right way is expen-

different light on stories. Not from a stationary position, but on the move.’

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#4 NOSE CORRECTION

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#2 GUMS

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#5 EARS

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#3 UPPER LIP

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We are sticking with the mouth, namely the wrinkles above it. As you get older, your jawbone shrinks, and frequent exposure to the sun and smoking can exacerbate this problem.

There are two possible solutions, fillers being the first. Using a diluted version of the wrinkle filler hyaluronic acid, the skin above the upper lip is carefully brought back into shape, without making it look swollen. Just like botox, hyaluronic acid is broken down over time by the body. A second option is CO2 laser treatment. This improves the skin texture within one to

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SCAPA

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#1 ANTI-WRINKLE

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#4 LIPOSUCTION

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#2 EYELID CORRECTION As the years pass, the eyelids can start drooping and

#5 HAIR TRANSPLANT

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local anaesthetic and can be done in two ways. The so-called

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extracted using a hollow needle and then implanted in the

be removed and the final result will be visible in about three

bald parts, is the most popular option. It does not leave any

months.

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#3 BREAST REDUCTION The growth of breast tissue in men - gynaecomastia being the medical term - is a common condition and although it is harmless, it can cause embarrassment. The problem is that losing weight locally is still impossible, so it’s hard to solve this problem on your own. Being overweight is not always

months.

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The WestCord Hotels have a wide range of facilities. They offer a variety of special massages - from hot stone therapy to classic relaxation massages.

You also have the option of a double treatment; enjoying a treatment with a friend in one space. If exercise is what gives you energy, yoga and pilates

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lessons offer the perfect solution. Strandhotel Seeduyn even offers unique yoga weekends, giving you the chance to relax all weekend and enjoy the beautiful view of the beach and the North Sea.

The saunas are certainly worth a try too. Hotel Delft, for example, has a Finnish panorama sauna on the top floor, with a view on Rotterdam. The traditional Finnish sauna, where water is poured onto hot stones, is perfect for mild heat distribution. The infra-red sauna, on the other hand, has a positive effect on circulation in muscles and joints, which can offer relief for rheumatic pains. Or try the salt stone sauna, which releases minerals that are beneficial for the airways. Come and find out which sauna best suits your needs and wishes.

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The Wellness Garden

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With no less than a thousand square metres, this wellness centre has all the facilities required to offer its guests complete relaxation. Hot stone massages, facial treatments, a whirlpool and an impressive range of saunas.

The hotel also has a 20m-long heated pool, with a pool bar. Its sliding glass roof also makes this pool a perfect place to be in the summer months.

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CORNALD MAAS

and WestCord Hotel Schylge on Terschelling TV PRESENTOR CORNALD MAAS ALWAYS TRAVELS AROUND THE COUNTRY, TO SHOOT HIS CURRENT PROGRAMME ‘VOLLE ZALEN’, FOR EXAMPLE. ONCE A YEAR, HIS WORK TAKES HIM TO THE WADDEN ISLAND TERSCHELLING TO PRESENT BROADCASTS FROM THE TEN-DAY FESTIVAL OEROL. FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS, HE HAS ALWAYS STAYED IN THE SAME PLACE; WESTCORD HOTEL SCHYLGE FEELS LIKE HOME TO HIM.

‘Every year, I leave the city and get on the

on those occasions is to get on my bike and

that is not quite ideal yet is the Wi-Fi recep-

boat to Terschelling for the annual Oerol

ride to the Groene Strand (green beach).

tion and connection. But that’s probably

festival, where I present live shows after the

I bypass all the hustle and bustle of Oerol

deliberate! It enhances the feeling of being

performances. Staying at WestCord Hotel

and, within minutes, find myself in the mid-

on an island and makes me feel calm. I feel

Schylge has become a tradition. I live and

dle of nowhere. The only things you hear are

it as soon as I get on the boat; I immediately

work there for a week and a half, and I’ve

the sounds of the sea, the wind, the marram

leave all the everyday hassles behind.

become attached to the hotel and its staff.

grass and buzzing insects. That is hard to

It’s one of the few hotels that really feel like

After the programme, around eight o’clock,

home to me. They have had the same staff

I traditionally go the the restaurant to have

for years, and they are incredibly warm and

dinner with the guest of the day; someone

welcoming people. They know me, with all my individual needs, wishes and peculiarities. When I arrive at reception to check in, and I’m about to ask: “Could you...” They reply in unison: “The newspaper will be waiting for you in the morning!” Since I am so

‘THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE THEY CARE FOR ME AND LOOK AFTER ME’

mance. I have dined with Eberhard van der Laan (the Mayor of Amsterdam, eds) and his family, for example, with Paul de Leeuw and with Loes Luca, to name a few. Enjoying the wonderful food and great wines is the per-

busy during the Oerol festival - in a nice way!

fect way to end the day. The nice thing is: the

- it’s great that they can take some work off

restaurant hostess Toos and the sommelier

my hands. This is the place where they care

remember exactly what I ate and drank the

for me and look after me.

find so quickly anywhere in the Netherlands,

year before! After dinner and a nice glass of

let alone abroad. This is the place where I

red, I go to bed feeling completely relaxed,

The hotel is in a beautiful location, in the only

feel completely detached from everything

and the following day I am ready for any-

natural bay in the Netherlands. On a nice

and everyone; it is the perfect place to find

thing. Admittedly: some nights I go to bed

day, you can sit outside on the patio with a

total relaxation.

a little later than I should, ha ha! I remember

wonderful view across the water. I used to

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who has come to Oerol to attend a perfor-

one Saturday when I returned from a show

go to Schiermonnikoog a lot, but ever since

Sometimes I cycle to the historic centres

with several colleagues and friends. We

I first came here, this is the only place I want

of the old villages. These places make Ter-

wanted to have a drink, but the hotel bar

to visit. I love the sea and Terschelling has

schelling a bit bigger and more complete

had already closed. We got two bottles of

some of the best beaches in the world. I al-

than other Wadden islands. You live in a

wine from the kitchen and had a great time

ways have an hour or two in between the

small, safe and sheltered world, which still

in the hotel lobby until the early hours. That

Oerol broadcasts, and what I really like to do

has everything you need. The only thing

too is possible in Hotel Schylge!’

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LEEUWARDEN

as European Capital of Culture in 2018

Photo Helen White

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‘LEEUWARDEN IS A HUMAN-SCALE CITY, WHERE YOU FEEL WELCOME STRAIGHT AWAY’

THERE IS MUCH MORE TO LEEUWARDEN THAN JUST THE ELFSTEDENTOCHT (THE ELEVEN CITIES SKATING TOUR). THANKS TO ITS INNOVATIVE APPROACH IN THE RACE TO BECOME THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE IN 2018, THE CITY WON. NOW IT HOLDS THE TITLE, LEEUWARDEN HAS SOME BIG PLANS. WHAT ARE THEY? CREATIVE DIRECTOR LIEVEN BERTELS IS CURRENTLY IN THE THICK OF IT, AND GIVES US AN UPDATE!

HOW DID THE ELECTION GO?

diversity and identity. We put the spotlights on cultural

‘The last time the Netherlands were up for the title of

gems, such as the collection of the Fries Museum and

European Capital of Culture was in 2001. Rotterdam won

Frisian heroes like Escher; an artist known for his wood-

it that year. Now the Netherlands were allowed to com-

cuts, wood engravings and lithographs in which he often

pete again and at the end of 2013 we had to nominate

played around with mathematical principles. Biodiversity

one city to the Council of European Ministers of Culture.

is very important as well; Friesland is one of the greenest

An internal competition was held between the candidate

provinces in the Netherlands and has a lot of unspoilt na-

cities of Eindhoven, The Hague, Utrecht, Maastricht and

ture and agro-industry. We are now looking into how we

Leeuwarden. These cities created a bid book, in which

can safeguard that biodiversity for the future. We are do-

they explained why they should be chosen. After the

ing research into how we can let the black-tailed godwit,

first round, The Hague and Utrecht were eliminated.

a special meadow bird, thrive in our meadows. Friesland

Leeuwarden had to bravely take on Eindhoven and

also has small churches that strongly define the land-

Maastricht. And it won! When it was announced, people

scape. We will depict the history of each church in sen-

fell into each other’s arms, cheering with justified pride

sational theatre shows. Music festivals will be organised,

and plenty of joy. Not just Leeuwarden won the compe-

such as Welcome to the Village, which will take place in

tition, the whole of the province of Friesland did.’

the middle of a green nature reserve.’

WHY DID LEEUWARDEN WIN?

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS LEEUWARDEN’S

‘According to the jury, there were some aspects in

CHARM?

our bid book that no other city offered. They were

‘Tourism in Friesland is already on the up. We want to

particularly struck by our plans to bring people, the

make Friesland a cultural destination. We hope that

community, together, and work with the community. We

people from Germany or Flanders will keep coming

don’t want to focus solely on existing cultural highlights,

back, and we are now giving them plenty of reasons

but on everything the cultural community has to offer.’

to revisit Friesland. Leeuwarden is a human-scale city, where you feel welcome straight away. I have been in-

WHAT DOES THAT ENTAIL?

volved in this for a year now, and I moved to Leeuwarden

‘There will be a highly varied programme based on the

six months ago. It is a pleasant, well-organised city with

rich history, unique culture and gastronomy of Leeuwar-

its own character. The times of mass tourism are over.

den. We seek the connection between the city and the

What people look for now is an authentic experience,

country; people can really get to know the Frisian com-

preferably with local inhabitants. There are nice shops

munity through and through. Over forty cultural events

and bars in the city centre, but get on your bike and cycle

and projects will be organised around three themes:

for fifteen minutes and you are surrounded by unforget-

sustainable culture and nature, a better balance be-

table open skies in a field with Friesian cows. It doesn’t

tween city and country, and a better understanding of

get better than that.’

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FOR AN INSPIRING WINTER THE NETHERLANDS MAY BE SMALL, BUT WE ARE BIG WHEN IT COMES TO ART AND DESIGN. THIS WINTER TOO, ART LOVERS CAN REALLY INDULGE THEMSELVES WITH THESE INSPIRING OUTINGS.

NETHERLANDS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Perhaps a somewhat neglected art form,

dinary to completely master an instrument

ROTTERDAM ART WEEK

and be able to play it together with doz-

During the Rotterdam Art Week, the bustling

ens of other musicians? The Netherlands

port is bursting with pop-up shows, art fairs and

Philharmonic Orchestra performs concerts

exhibitions. Young artists are given the chance

around the Netherlands - check out their

to exhibit their work, and new forms of art are

calendar for a date and location near you.

presented every year. There are 120 art galleries

ORKEST.NL

in total - including the ss Rotterdam. From 9 to 12

but no less special. After all, isn’t it extraor-

Photo Ossip van Duivenbode

February 2017. ARTROTTERDAM.COM

Kunsthal Rotterdam The Kunsthal in Rotterdam is not only the first ‘kunsthal’ (purpose-built exhibition space) in the Netherlands, it

Stedelijk Museum

was also designed by world-famous architect Rem Koolhaas. With varying art movements, the museum offers a total experience of art, culture, photography

Modern art lovers will have a great time

and fashion. Because the museum does not have its own collection, you are surprised by new collections every time you visit. KUNSTHAL.NL

at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

Photo Ronald Knapp

ROYAL ART IN PALEIS HET LOO In Paleis Het Loo, you will go back in time! See how royal families lived and worked in this palace, admire the authentic rooms and stroll around the beautifully laid-out palace gardens. In December, the palace embraces the spirit of winter, with Christmas trees, laid tables and an ice rink!

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This museum has the largest collection of modern art in the Netherlands and is known around the world as one of the leading museums in Europe. Dutch art is well-represented; the collection includes works by Karel Appel and Piet Mondriaan. STEDELIJK.NL

Ameland Art Month The Art Month Ameland first saw the light of day in November 1996, and in November 2016, the event is celebrating its twentieth anniversary: for the twentieth time in a row, everything on Ameland revolves around art all month. On this festive occasion, Ameland will be turned into one big exhibition space with the theme ‘Over the Horizon’. You can take that quite literally, because the island will be hosting an international company of 125 artists from countries like Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands and, for the first time now, Iceland. They will bring a wide variety of art that will all come together during the popular exhibition month. Paintings, sculptures, graphics, multimedia, jewellery, ceramics and glass can be seen together in special locations, like the churches that will be serving as exhibition spaces this month. Artist Ans Markus opens the Art Month Ameland this year. KUNSTMAANDAMELAND.COM

Museum Hindeloopen

Inhabitants of the village of Hindeloopen in Friesland used to be true world citizens. On their trade voyages, they took many exotic materials home to Friesland. Porcelain from China, textiles from India and furniture from Amsterdam. As a result of all these different influences, Hindeloopen and its inhabitants

PHOTO SAFARI ON TERSCHELLING

looked very unusual. Would you like to know in what way? Then visit the museum.

MUSEUMHINDELOOPEN.NL

The landscape of the Wadden Islands lends itself beautifully to great photography. The constantly changing mudflats, birds flying high above the dunes and fabulous sunsets are ideal opportunities to take the perfect photograph. TERSCHELLINGFOTO.NL

AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL

Photo Frank Karssing

In December, it is time once again for the best winter festival in the Netherlands to be held in Amsterdam. During the Amsterdam Light Festival the canals are adorned with artworks of light. Artists from around the world make new creations every year - each one more beautiful than the next. Admire the artworks from the canals or take the art walk. This year from 1 December 2016 to 22 January 2017.

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Photo Ruben van Vliet

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DIRECTOR KRIS CALLENS

and international collaborations

ONCE IN EVERY TWO YEARS, THE TURING FOUNDATION AWARDS THE ART GRANT TURING TOEKENNING, WORTH 500,000 EURO, FOR THE BEST EXHIBITION PLAN OF A DUTCH MUSEUM. THE FRIES MUSEUM WON WITH FLYING COLOURS, WITH ITS INNOVATIVE ALMA-TADEMA EXHIBITION. IT IS A CHANCE TO ENTER INTO NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND RAISE THE IMAGE OF HIGH CULTURE IN FRIESLAND - AND DIRECTOR KRIS CALLENS HAS CERTAINLY ACHIEVED IT. HE TELLS US ABOUT THIS EXCITING PROJECT!

Kris Callens

THE TURING TOEKENNING IS A VERY RARE

to see his work on display? The exhibition itself IS THIS EXHIBITION ALSO AN IMPORTANT

AWARD, WHY DID THE FRIES MUSEUM WIN

will go international too; after Leeuwarden it will PART OF PUTTING CULTURE ON THE MAP IN

IT?

travel to Vienna and then to the Leighton House FRIESLAND?

‘You have to meet two criteria to be able to win.

Museum in London.’

Firstly, a museum must bring high-profile artworks

‘Absolutely. This exhibition is one of our three big projects in the context of the Capital of Culture.

together for the first time in a unique way. What’s

WHAT IS THE SECOND CRITERION?

special is that the Fries Museum has a great

‘A museum needs to have an innovative concept quality and welcome many more visitors. Tourism

plan for the Alma-Tadema exhibition in the new

about the way the exhibition is structured. We have in Friesland is changing. Water tourism used to

building.’

entered into a partnership with Eye in Amsterdam, be number one, but it is already shifting towards

The new museum now allows us to offer very high

with films that were inspired by his paintings. We cultural tourism. About sixty per cent of that comes

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TELL US ALL ABOUT IT!

have three film theatres in this museum, so we can from outside Friesland. That means Friesland is

‘For the first time in 25 years, we are bringing

show these films at the exhibition. Think of classic increasingly successful at putting itself on the map.’

together

Alma-Tadema

films like Ben-Hur or newer films like Gladiator.

collection, which consists of works from across

The Gladiator production designer is even coming

the globe. We have the largest collection in the

to Friesland from New York, to be there for the

world; we also have many objects that he used

opening and to explain how the paintings inspired

for his paintings, like tableware and furniture.

him when creating the set designs for Gladiator.

A considerable number of paintings by Alma-

For the presentation we are preparing for him, we

Tadema are privately owned, and we know some

have contacted the Academy of Motion Picture

are owned by celebrities. George Lucas, for

Arts and Sciences - who award the Oscars. I find

example, the Star Wars director, and the actor

it incredibly fascinating: the story of a boy from

Jack Nicholson. We don’t know the names of

Donrijp who became world-famous and who, as it

all the owners, but wouldn’t it be great if George

turns out, is connected with Hollywood and brand

or Jack would suddenly turn up at the exhibition

names with global appeal.’

the

most

important

Discovery!

Recently an Alma-Tadema painting has been found in England, and an expert estimates its value in between 230,000 and 350,000 euros. The owner of the painting is a descendant of the man on the painting: etcher Leopold Löwenstam.

He received the artwork in 1883, as a wedding gift. The painting is restored and can be seen in the Fries Museum, during the Alma-Tadema exhibition.

THE LARGEST ALMATADEMA COLLECTION IN THE NETHERLANDS

Marlies Stoter

in the Fries Museum

THE FRIES MUSEUM HAS THE LARGEST ALMA-TADEMA COLLECTION IN THE NETHERLANDS, WHICH CAN BE ADMIRED IN A BRAND NEW EXHIBITION. THEY ARE THE ONLY MUSEUM IN THE NETHERLANDS TO SHOW THE PAINTER’S FULL DEVELOPMENT OVER THE COURSE OF HIS CAREER. MARLIES STOTER, THE ANCIENT ART AND APPLIED ART CURATOR OF THE FRIES MUSEUM, CAN TELL US ALL ABOUT HOW THESE ARTWORKS WERE CREATED!

WHAT SPARKED YOUR PASSION FOR ART?

WHY DOES THE FRIES MUSEUM LIKE

‘I got the bug at a very early age. One of the first

SHOWING HIS WORK?

places my parents took me, was Ghent cathedral.

‘Alma-Tadema grew up in Friesland, this is where he

They told me all about the building and its history - I

had his first drawing lessons. He is not even that well

was all ears.’

known in the Netherlands, but he is in the US and the

The artist Lourens Alma Tadema (Dronrijp, January 8, 1836 - Wiesbaden, June 25, 1912) was also known as

UK - he is one of the most famous Victorian artists HOW DID YOU SELECT THE ALMA-TADEMA

of all time, it brought him wealth. We want to say: be

WORKS?

proud of this man.’

Lawrence Alma-Tadema. He was a Dutch-British art painter, who worked according to the academic

‘It’s like a treasure hunt; you could even compare it to

tradition. He was one of the most

detective work. What makes this exhibition special,

WHAT ELSE MAKES THIS EXHIBITION

is that we received a large donation from the artist

UNIQUE?

his daughters. He made hundreds of works that are

‘We are currently making children’s books to go

spread out across the world and a lot of his work

with the exhibition, which we will use as the starting

ended up roaming all over the place with private

point of an educational programme. It tells his story;

of action. After that, we ask for a subsidy at,

individuals. We keep in close touch with auction

his house, his studio, how he lived. Not from his

for example, De Wassenbergh-Clarijs-Fontein

houses and private owners to secure Alma’s most

own perspective, but from that of his two young

Stichting. After receiving the subsidy, we can

special works. And we did it: our museum now has the

daughters. They talk about what it’s like to grow up

start. We preserve and restore in the first

largest Alma-Tadema collection in the Netherlands.’

in a house where everything revolves around art and

place for our exhibitions, so they look great.’

reputable painters of the late nineteenth century Britain.

culture. His daughter Anna later became a painter WHAT CAN WE SEE AT THE EXHIBITION

herself and Laurence became a writer.’

‘ALMA-TADEMA – CLASSICAL CHARM’, THAT

WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXHIBIT?

OPENED ON 1 OCTOBER?

HOW DO YOU PRESERVE THE ART THAT CAN

‘I

‘Seductive Roman women draped in fine garments,

BE SEEN IN THE FRIES MUSEUM?

portraits, because they show what society

against a backdrop of dreamy vistas, but also a

‘We don’t have an own restoration or preservation

was like at the time. I don’t know if we will

pharaoh holding his dying son in his arms and

atelier. For framing prints and drawings in acid-free

ever get works from that era, but then again, I

an unsuspecting merry party that is about to be

paper, we can rely on our colleagues from the archive

never expected us to get Alma’s work and we

smothered by an avalanche of rose petals. These

in Leeuwarden, which is called Tresoar. When we

did! Dreams really do come true: we wanted

works, together with personal objects and film

need to clean or restore objects for an exhibition,

to show his work twenty years ago, but then

excepts, lend an insight into his world.’

like archaeological finds or paintings, we ask

we didn’t have the right building for it. Now,

professionals - certified restorers - and make a plan

with our new building, we can do it.’

am

fascinated

by

sixteenth-century

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THE NEW MINIATURE KLM HOUSE IS HOTEL NEW YORK Photos Bastiaan van Musscher

7 OCTOBER IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR KLM: THAT IS WHEN THE AIRLINE CELEBRATES ITS BIRTHDAY, WHICH TRADITIONALLY MEANS THAT THE LATEST KLM MINIATURE HOUSE IS UNVEILED - COLLECTOR’S ITEMS AMONG BUSINESS CLASS PASSENGERS. THIS TIME, WITH 97 CANDLES ON THE CAKE, THE BEST HOUSE SO FAR - IN OUR VIEW - WAS PRESENTED: A MINIATURE VERSION OF HOTEL NEW YORK!

The setting for this special day is the ss Rotterdam

then got into the Spido for a boat trip around the

in Rotterdam, but it’s not just a building - Hotel

with leading roles for Mayor Aboutaleb of Rotter-

real Hotel New York. The day ended with a bite

New York is an icon for the city of Rotterdam and

dam and KLM President and CEO Pieter Elbers:

and a drink in Hotel New York.

certainly for the Netherlands too.’

festive way, on the beautiful ss Rotterdam. But the

WestCord Hotels is really proud and honoured

THAT’S WHY!

icing on the cake is definitely the moment when

to be the 97th KLM house with Hotel New York.

It is no coincidence that Hotel New York was

singer Lee Towers entered the stage to sing Frank

Mayor Aboutaleb says: ‘Of course I think it’s

selected as the new KLM house. This year, KLM

Sinatra’s song ‘New York New York’. All the guests

wonderful that the 97th KLM house is standing

celebrates the seventieth anniversary of the regu-

they unveiled the miniature of Hotel New York in a

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lar service to New York; on 21 May 1946, a DC-4

The executive building was built on the Wilhelmi-

named ‘De Rotterdam’ took off from Schiphol

nakade between 1901 and 1917. Architects Müller

Facts

airport, establishing the first air link between our

and Droogleever Fortuyn designed the first part

• The first Delft Blue house was probably

continent and the United States. This milestone

of the building in Jugendstil style. It was to be

given to passengers in 1952

was very important for the Netherlands, because

expanded three times; the Holland-America Line

• More than 800,000 KLM houses are

it suddenly made the journey to New York a lot

was growing so fast that the construction of an

given every year

easier.

additional stockroom and office space was or-

• Because of alcohol legislation in some

dered very soon. This was an elaboration of the

destinations in the Middle East, KLM

This new way of travelling, however, was also the

existing building. The end result was a massive

gave out houses in the form of an ashtray.

beginning of the end of the regular service by boat

building with the two distinctive green turrets.

Fun detail: when a cigarette is placed in the back of the ashtray, smoke comes out

to New York, operated by the Holland-America Line. Whereas emigrants had previously set off

When passenger shipping came to an end,

of the chimney

from Rotterdam - i.e. Hotel New York - in search

however, the Holland-America Line eventually left

• Since the eighties, the houses are filled

of a new life, more and more now got on a plane.

Rotterdam - and moved its head office to New

with Bols gin. Before that time, they

The crossing by plane was much faster, and

York in 1978. The building, now Hotel New York,

contained liqueur from the renowned

before long, the large steam ships were no lon-

can really hold its own between the modern build-

Dutch distilleries Rynbende and Henkes

ger profitable. The Holland-America Line needed

ings on the Wilhelminapier on the beautiful river

• Since 2004, a larger version of the

to reposition itself and shifted its focus to cruise

Maas. The view has changed too; the Rotterdam

Palace on the Dam is made every year

shipping. This was also a big change for the

skyline has undergone a radical transformation.

and awarded to the winner of the KLM Open golf tournament.

ss Rotterdam; after barely ten years, the ship completed its final crossing to New York and

The current building has a virtually symmetrical

became a five-star cruise ship.

façade and various balconies, turrets and bay windows. It also has Jugendstil decorations - a

A second reason is that more and more interna-

very modern style in those days - with ornamen-

tional visitors are finding their way to Rotterdam.

tal lines, often in the form of stylised plant motifs.

The reputation of the bustling metropolis is grow-

There are four reliefs with two figures each. These

ing - aided by the construction of architectural

refer to the various continents and illustrated the

icons like the Central Station and the Markthal.

global orientation of the Holland-America Line. In

The mixture of the old and the new, the beauti-

short: a wonderful building is now immortalized as

ful skyline and the important port offer plenty of

a miniature.

reasons to bring Rotterdam to the attention of KLM travellers once more.

COLLECTOR’S ITEM The Delft Blue KLM houses, which are offered

HOTEL NEW YORK

as gifts to Business Class passengers, are much

KLM always chooses houses with special histori-

sought-after collector’s items. As such, they grace

cal or architectural value for its miniatures. At the

many a kitchen sill, fireplace and desk. It is not

same time, the gables and ornaments cannot be

known when the houses were first given out, but it

too intricate, because porcelain is an extreme-

was probably in 1952. Production remained irreg-

ly fragile material. Fortunately, Hotel New York

ular until 1994, when KLM released fifteen extra

fulfilled both requirements. The building has an

houses for its 75th anniversary. This brought the

extraordinary history - as the former head office of

number of houses up to 75 and ever since, KLM’s

the most famous shipping company in the world:

birthday treat has been a new house.

the Holland-America Line - and the same certainly goes for its architecture.

Hotel New York employees Ryantino Troenokarso and Marianne Honcoop

KLM ALWAYS CHOOSES HOUSES WITH SPECIAL HISTORICAL OR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE FOR ITS MINIATURES #59

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At the entrace they already take good care of the guests

KLM is represented very well at Hotel New York

The moment is almost there…

The unveiling!

All cameras are ready!

Lee Towers sings ‘New York New York’ Welcome to Hotel New York

Bon apetit!

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KLM’s President and CEO Pieter Elbers, Mayor Aboutaleb of Rotterdam and Jennifer and Harry Westers with the 97th KLM house

DE SEERUYTER RIDING STABLES and its Friesian horses

VLIELAND CELEBRATES! AT LEAST IT DID ON 1 JULY, DURING THE FESTIVE REOPENING OF THE FULLY REFURBISHED DE SEERUYTER RIDING STABLES. AND THERE IS MORE NEWS...

The old riding stables were completely demolished and a lot of hard work went into building new, modern riding stables. Vlieland can be proud of the result which is truly unique. The stables are completely tucked away in the sand dunes, making them part of the landscape.

Another ideal feature of this location is the vicinity of the sea. It makes De Seeruyter the perfect place from which to start a nice beach ride.

For connaisseurs of this breed, here is their parentage:

To top it all, they even have the pride of Friesland - the Friesian horse.

These beautiful animals too can be found at De Seeruyter.

Marijke = Aan (from Abe) x Tsjerk Mara = Loadewyk (from Tsjerk) x Dirk

Last September, the riding stables welcomed two new Friesian horses: Mara and Marijke. These are two fouryear old mares who have come over from the Rijs in Friesland. On arrival, Mara and Marijke were eagerly awaited by the other horses and fortunately, they felt at home in the comfortable stables straight away. Obviously, everyone here is extremely proud of the beautiful Friesian

MARA AND MARIJKE ARE TWO FOUR-YEAR OLD MARES WHO HAVE COME OVER FROM THE RIJS IN FRIESLAND

breed and happy to see the pride of Friesland so well represented at De Seeruyter.

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THE SS ROTTERDAM

And its second lease of life

THE SS ROTTERDAM BREATHES ART TOO! THIS IS THE LARGEST PASSENGER SHIP EVER BUILT IN THE NETHERLANDS, AND IT SET OFF ON ITS FIRST VOYAGE TO NEW YORK ON 3 SEPTEMBER 1959. AS THE FLAGSHIP OF THE HOLLAND-AMERICA LINE, IT SAILED THE SEAS FOR OVER FORTY YEARS, BUT THAT CAME TO AN END IN 2000. THE SHIP NOW HAS A PERMANENT BERTH IN ROTTERDAM AND IS VERY POPULAR AMONG VISITORS. THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF STEAMSHIP ROTTERDAM, SINCE 2009 FRIENDS OF STEAMSHIP ROTTERDAM, HAS BEEN CAMPAIGNING FOR THE PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION OF THE SHIP AND ITS ART SINCE Klaas Krijnen

2001, LED BY ITS CHAIRMAN KLAAS KRIJNEN. HE TRAVELLED ON THE SS ROTTERDAM IN THE NINETIES, SO IT IS NOT SURPRISING THAT THIS ENTHUSIAST IS SO CLOSELY INVOLVED WITH THIS UNIQUE HISTORIC SHIP NOW.

Photos art Koene

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HOW DID THE FRIENDS OF STEAMSHIP

WHAT DO YOU DO AS VOLUNTEERS?

ROTTERDAM COME INTO BEING?

‘Some are good at painting, someone else is

‘We started as a volunteer organisation fifteen

a clockmaker; we work on the ship in all kinds

years ago, with a campaign to rescue the

of ways. We are currently restoring the Tropic

ship, because this ship must be preserved. It’s

Bar to its former glory. We have an important

so special and still a usable work of art. If the

historical archive that we would love to put on

ss Rotterdam were to be scrapped, an im-

display. It is also important to be involved in the

portant piece of Dutch maritime, industrial and

discussions about new developments on the

cultural heritage would be lost, and we were not

ship, about restoring the interiors of the rooms.

going to let that happen. Its primary goal has

For example, we would like to bring back more

now been achieved, but there are still plenty of

authentic elements in the rooms. We also work

active roles the foundation can continue to fulfil.

with Amsterdam university students who carry

The ship is now in full use as a hotel, restaurant

out restoration work on the ship as part of their

and museum, and is also used for educational

training.’

purposes.’

Art on board

Kunst aan boord – which means ‘Art on board’ – is a handy book about the many artworks on board of the ss Rotterdam, made in cooperation with Klaas Krijnen and Sandra van Berkum. For over forty years the ship sailed across the oceans, while passengers lingered in the beautiful interiors full of art. Renowned artists made wall tapestries, ceramic panels, paintings, walls inlaid with exotic woods, as well as clocks and balustrades. In the rooms and bars, the staircase and the hotel rooms, up to the bottom of the pool. It’s very special that not only the ship, but also its art is so well maintained. You can buy the book on board of the ss Rotterdam. €5.95

WHAT MAKES THE SHIP SO SPECIAL TO

of art that we though had been lost.’

large mural by Cuno van den Steene in the Grand

YOU?

Ballroom and the four Gobelin tapestries by Gisèle

‘The fact that it’s so complete. I have been a ship

WHAT KIND OF ART IS THERE ON THE

van Waterschoot van der Gracht in the Club

enthusiast for 45 years, I follow everything that

SHIP?

Room.’

goes on in passenger shipping. It started when I

‘All the art that was brought on board in the

travelled with my parents on the Holland-Ameri-

fifties, is still there. There are around 150 objects.

WHICH ART PIECE IS YOUR FAVOURITE ON

ca Line (it was the flagship of the Dutch merchant

What is special about them is the diversity of the

THE SHIP?

fleet eds). This really is the last large passenger

materials used; you will find ceramics, glass,

‘The art piece of Cuno van den Steene in the

ship from the fifties, in the world. A unique object

wood, bronze and even plastic and textile. Each

Grand Ballroom is my favourite. Van den Steene

that we need to take good care of. The ship dates

work of art has its own story - during our month-

has made a beautiful wall painting with many de-

back to 1959 and virtually everything is still there

ly Art Tour we talk about the artist’s background

tails and magnificent colours. He named it after the

- the machinery as well as the art. The ship is so

and what inspired him or her to create this piece

Aegean Sea.”

complete and intact that we even recovered works

for this ship. Eye-catching artworks include the

OBJECT ROTTERDAM Photo Jan Willem Kaldenbach

The place to admire and buy art and design

FOR THE THIRD TIME IN A ROW, OBJECT ROTTERDAM, THE ART FAIR WITH CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, WILL BE HELD ON THE SS ROTTERDAM IN FEBRUARY. DIRECTOR ANNE VAN DER ZWAAG TELLS US ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY ART WE WILL BE ABLE TO ADMIRE AND BUY!

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT OBJECT ROTTER-

have been scouted by us, they may become big names

DAM?

in the future - making your work increase in value!’

‘Fairs are usually held in halls, but this is a special location: on a ship. Here, the artworks form a relationship

HOW ARE THE WORKS DISPLAYED?

with the environment. It is notable that part of the audi-

‘I don’t work with white walls. Every artist gets their own

ence comes for the ship while others come for the art

space on the ship, as it was meant. Each room has

and design. I can see that both groups are surprised;

its own atmosphere and I look around carefully to see

one by the art and the other by the terrific location. That

whose work would fit in which room. In the end, you

is what makes this fair unique in the Netherlands.’

will see that they really reinforce each other. During the fair, the designers give presentations about their work,

WHAT KIND OF ART CAN WE FIND ON THE SHIP?

so you can get to know a lot about their background.’

‘Over eighty designers show their objects and you will discover these throughout the ship during the fair. They

WHAT IS THIS YEAR’S BIG CHALLENGE?

range from unusual lamps and tables to vases and

‘What I think is really special and what I’d like to do

crockery. They are mainly practical objects, but extraor-

again this year, is to use the old swimming pool of the

dinary ones. The exhibited works are from a combination

ss Rotterdam. It is in the bottom of the ship and was

of talented young graduates from the design academy

designed by the Rotterdam architect Maaskant. It was

to established names like Frank Tjepkema (from Tjep.

beautifully done and it’s still in its original condition. I

eds). Say you want to build up a good art collection, then

would also like to fit out the old engine room, which you

OBJECT is an accessible place to start. The works are

can usually only access during guided tours. I would like

not very expensive yet, and because the young talents

to open it up and fill it with beautiful objects.’

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A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY FULL OF STORIES

Reader offer Culinary delights on the ss Rotterdam from €119.50 per person* The ss Rotterdam has become one of the icons of the port. Let’s be honest: how special is it to spend the night on a ship that has sailed almost all the seas?

The former flagship of the Holland-America Line has a rich history and is now permanently moored in the up-and-coming Katendrecht district. And what a beautiful spot it is; from the ss Rotterdam, you have a fabulous view of the Maas and the city centre.

READERS’ OFFER* overnight stay in a Superior Room •• extensive international cruise breakfast •• culinary 4-course surprise dinner in the Club Room

CLUB ROOM

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In the former ‘living room’ of the ss Rotterdam, you will now find the gastronomic

matched 4-course wine package

Club Room. This restaurant offers international cuisine with a classic French

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twist. The dishes are carefully prepared with sustainable products and presented

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in a contemporary way. Matching wines complete the culinary experience. On

het ss Rotterdam’ (to the value of €5.95)

top of that, the beautiful art on the wall and the view of the Rotterdam skyline create a wonderful contrast between past and present. We hope to welcome you on the gangplank soon!

Would you like to explore the centre of Rotterdam? A water taxi will take you from the ship to the heart of the city within five minutes. This is highly recommended anyway, because a water taxi is an experience in itself!

SS ROTTERDAM **** With her globetrotting days behind her, ‘La Grande Dame’ now serves as a hotel; the ship has an impressive 254 rooms full of character. At the same time, the ss Rotterdam is also a museum and events venue. The Ocean Bar is where you can relive the cruise era, and in the Captains Lounge, you can enjoy a delicious high tea. It’s abundantly clear: the ss Rotterdam is a voyage of discovery full of stories!

ss Rotterdam Tel. +31 (0)10-2973090 info@ssrotterdam.nl

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AUDI Q2

Compact, sporty and high-tech

BIG NEWS FROM AUDI, BECAUSE THIS AUTUMN THE FIRST Q2S WILL BE ROLLING ONTO THE DUTCH ROADS! THIS COMPACT AND PRACTICAL SUV IS THE PERFECT CITY CAR AS WELL AS A GREAT DRIVE ON THE OPEN ROAD. INTERESTED IN THIS FRESH, HIGH-TECH CAR? OR DO YOU WANT TO LEASE THIS CAR? ASK FOR A SHARP PROPOSAL AT BOURGUIGNON AUTOLEASE & VERHUUR.

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ALL’S WELL ON THE DESIGN FRONT THEN, BUT ITS FUNCTIONALITY DOESN’T DISAPPOINT EITHER. THE Q2 OFFERS ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF AN SUV

The Q2 is not just a car, it is Audi’s first compact SUV. Its

dard feature is Audi pre-sense front. This system detects

design is stylish and fresh and gives a powerful impres-

dangerous situations and crossing pedestrians and can, if

sion. This car is clearly recognisable as a member of Audi’s

necessary, initiate autonomous emergency braking - even

Q-family, partly thanks to its clean lines and sharp corners,

bring the car to a full stop. Every Q2 also has an MMI display

combined with the characteristic single-frame grill and large

placed high on the instrument panel. A central touch pad is

air intakes. Other striking details include the high shoulder

available for MMI navigation plus and MMI touch. It has all

line, statement wheel arches, large rear spoiler and rear

the latest connectivity and infotainment features.

diffuser. The interior too is Audi all over, and completely customisable. You can play with colour, for instance -

Hopefully, you’re not feeling stressed with all this choice

including striking yellow, orange and red tones. A wide range

yet, because the Q2 also has several engines to choose

of upholstery materials is available: from cloth to fine nappa

from. They range from a 110 hp 1.0 litre three-cilinder TFSI

leather. With the optional LED lighting package, even the

petrol engine to the 190 hp 2.0 TDI diesel. All models have

atmosphere of the interior can be tailored to your taste.

a manual six-speed gearbox as standard - the seven-speed S-tronic transmission with dual clutch is optional. quattro

All’s well on the design front then, but its functionality doesn’t

permanent four-wheel drive is available from the Audi Q2 1.4

disappoint either. The Q2 offers all the advantages of an SUV

TFSI.

- easy to get into, clear vision and luggage space ranging from 405 to 1,050 litres. Its driving position, on the other

The Audi Q2 will be available from November 2016. Prices

hand, is relatively low and sporty, making it more fun to drive.

start at €28,990 including Dutch BPM and VAT.

Then there are the options. This new Audi is entering the Dutch market with a very high level of equipment as stan-

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dard. All versions have MMI Radio Plus, a multifunctional leather steering wheel, smartphone interface, driver assistance system, air conditioning and electronically adjustable and heated wing mirrors. You can also choose between the sports and design version, making it even easier to tailor the Q2 to your personal preferences.

Another impressive feature of the Q2 is its high-tech character. You can have the car outfitted with a head-up display and Audi virtual cockpit; the digital instrument panel.

Other options include adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, traffic-jam assist, Audi side assist, active line assist, traffic sign recognition and park assist. Another stan-

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BODY, MIND & SOUL The art of life

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BODY, MIND & SOUL

MICHAEL

PILARCZYK

What you imagine you become THE ART OF LIFE, THAT IS WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM PERSONAL PERFORMANCE TEACHER MICHAEL PILARCZYK (46). IT IS SOMETHING THAT HAS ALWAYS INTERESTED PILARCZYK, AND AFTER A CAREER AS DJ AND ENTREPRENEUR, HE’D HAD ENOUGH. HE TOOK A SABBATICAL AND WENT SAILING FOR FORTY MONTHS. AFTER HIS RETURN HE SETTLED IN SPAIN AND GOT TO WORK ON HIS NEW MISSION: CREATING ‘A HEALTHY WEALTHY HAPPY WORLD’.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO MAKE THIS

the way you’re programmed. That is the result of

CAREER SWITCH?

what you learn from your parents and at school.

‘I had been interested in this for a long time, and at

But just like computers, that software needs to be

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU

some point I just didn’t feel like working anymore -

updated. No matter how difficult it is; by changing

CAN GIVE?

I’d had it with everything. So I sold everything and

your habits and behaviour, you can become who

‘People often respond by saying “I know all that”,

went sailing. I wanted to write a book, take some

you want to be.’

and yes, I say some obvious things - it’s not rocket

distance from the world and take some time for

science. But how stupid is it to know it all and not

myself. After my return, I found myself having more

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WAY

do anything about it? That’s what I see a lot of

and more philosophical conversations with peo-

OF THINKING?

the time. My advice is to make sure that you un-

ple, and after a while, my coach said it was time

‘Very simple. I don’t listen to other people - I really

derstand what you know and do something about

for me to get back to work - in other words teach

don’t care what others think of me. We are too

it. You have to take action. The problem is that

others what I had learned. Initially, I didn’t feel like

easily influenced by people shouting all kinds of

people are often afraid to change, because they’re

doing that, but it kept coming my way. My girlfriend

unsubstantiated nonsense. That can be confus-

afraid to fail and worried about what others might

Cindy also thought I could do something with it.

ing. If I want good-quality information, I will go to

say.’

When people literally started queuing up at book

a specialist - someone I can learn from. We spend

signings to ask me questions, we decided to rent

too much time looking for the things we want to

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR

a room and I started speaking.’

hear, for people who agree with us. In the end,

LIFESTYLE?

though, being confronted with the truth is much

‘Very contradictory. A life of luxury, but also a very

more useful.’

simple life. I can eat very plainly and like to do little

YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE LIVING PROOF OF THE FACT THAT YOU CAN REPROGRAM

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they can’t do that, it’s best to stop.’

things myself. But I also love eating wonderful food

YOURSELF. WHEN DID THAT START?

IS YOUR PROGRAMME SUITABLE FOR

in good restaurants and drinking great wines. Or

‘I have always done that subconsciously. When I

EVERYONE?

going sailing - although that is actually quite sim-

was about 28, I discovered that I was successful in

‘It is for a lot of people, I think. I try not to convince

ple. Space is limited on the boat, so I learned to

almost everything I did, while others weren’t, even

anyone or claim that this is the only truth, but I tell

manage with very little stuff. I used to want to take

though they also wanted certain things. It’s some-

people what I do know, and it’s important that they

a lot, a big house and four cars. Now I don’t need

thing to do with my way of thinking, and when I

don’t judge that. People need to have an open

any of that, and that makes me feel very light.’

looked into it, I also found out that it’s because of

mind and be receptive to new information, and if

WHAT DO YOU STILL DREAM OF?

FINALLY, DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR OUR READERS?

‘I used to dream about how we live now and the work we do now,

‘Enjoy every moment! As much as possible. If you really appreciate

so I’m enjoying that at the moment. I love being able to help lots of

the good moments and are grateful for those, you will automatical-

people. And I’m writing another book, which is due in November.

ly feel happier. There are usually more of those moments than we

So I certainly have plans, but right now, things are fine as they are!

realise, because we let ourselves be distracted by all the negativity

When you achieve a goal, I think you should take the time to enjoy

around us. Whatever you focus on will grow in your head - that

it for a while, before setting another big goal.’

goes for negative as well as positive emotions. If you concentrate on the good things, the situation won’t actually change, but you will still feel great all of a sudden!’

‘PEOPLE OFTEN RESPOND BY SAYING “I KNOW ALL THAT”, BUT HOW STUPID IS IT TO KNOW IT ALL AND NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT?

Photo William Rutten

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BODY, MIND & SOUL

Moduleo

FENG SHUI Feel at home

YOU HAVE PROBABLY EXPERIENCED ENTERING A LIVING ROOM THAT INSTANTLY MADE YOU FEEL AT EASE. A SPACE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME, WHERE EVERYTHING IS JUST RIGHT. EVEN THOUGH THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT FENG SHUI, IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THAT MOST OF THE ROOM IS IN LINE WITH THIS PHILOSOPHY. BUT HOW CAN YOU USE FENG SHUI IN YOUR HOME, TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE COCOONING ENVIRONMENT THIS WINTER? What is Feng Shui? In simple terms, Feng

gently blowing messenger of the heavens.

complementary forces, yin and yang, is the

Shui is the art of adjusting energies in your

It blows the clouds of good fortune our way

basic principle of Chinese philosophy. So

environment to improve health and hap-

and carries the water that brings fertility. Ac-

how can you create this balance in your

piness. It can even serve to support major

cording to Feng Shui, everything, including

home environment, to make you feel well?

mental processes. Whenever you are ready

that which is beyond our conscious percep-

Start by going on an expedition through

to make big changes in your life, Feng Shui

tion, consists of energy. If everything con-

your home, and ask yourself why each ob-

can help. Interestingly, the principles of Feng

sists of energy, we can influence that flow

ject or piece of furniture is there. Can it go or

Shui are over four thousand years old and

of energy. That is exactly what Feng Shui is

does it serve a purpose? ‘Does it spark joy?’

have their roots in ancient China. The words

about: creating harmony between natural

is what tidying-up guru Marie Kondo asks

Feng Shui mean ‘wind’ and ‘water’. As it

and man-made shapes, allowing Qi to flow

herself with each object, time after time.

used to be commonly thought that we are

more freely.

Feng Shui is not black-and-white, there is

formed by external influences, the two most

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scope for multiple possibilities. For example,

energetic and visible elements in nature

This may sound a bit airy-fairy, but actual-

all living things - pets, flowers and plants -

were chosen. The basic assumption is that

ly, it’s quite down to earth. Everything cre-

set Qi in motion and as such make a posi-

Qi (the life force, pronounced Chi) floats on

ated by man is essentially not natural, but

tive contribution to the quality of the energy

the wind and spreads, but stays wherever

can be balanced with nature. Harmony

in your house. That positive flow, however,

it finds water. The wind was considered a

and balance between two contrasting but

depends on the state of those living organ-

isms; a bunch of withered flowers has a negative effect. The same goes for stuffed animals and dried flowers. These dead ob-

The kitchen is where the foundation of your health and happiness is laid.

jects slow down Qi.

An overly sterile kitchen brings only bare happiness. Let it be an inviting place to prepare food. Make sure you have an empty worktop, nice cutting

SLEEP WELL The bedroom is one the places where you

boards within easy reach, a clean, well-organised fridge and an opened, inspiring cookbook on a stand. Knives can be stored out of sight.

spend most of your time. That is why it’s important for you to feel completely comfortable there. A good reason to ban the

same things next to the bed gives a sense

plate, house number and a doorbell with a

television from your bedroom, bringing

of oneness. Do not put up any shelves or

pleasant sound. Give the entrance a boost

positive energy and better sleep. Choose a

cupboards over your bed and make sure Qi

by placing a nice pot of flowering plants on

chandelier or table lamp with a large shade

can flow freely underneath the bed, so do

the doorstep. When looking for a house, pay

to create soft lighting in your room. Even-

not close off the base of your bed.

attention to its position. Houses on T-junc-

ly distributed light enhances Qi. Watch out

tions have an unfavourable effect, because

with mirrors - do not let them face you when

IMPORTANT AS WELL

the energy flows converge from three differ-

you wake up. Qi reflects in the mirror, which

Many people think that Feng Shui is mainly

ent directions and have nowhere to go.

has a negative effect. The position of your

about how to organise your interior, but the

bed is more important than you think. For

exterior is just as important! That way, your

Nevertheless, thousands of Dutch homes

example, avoid placing your bed opposite

house is fed positive vibes from outside.

are not in line with the Feng Shui principles,

the door, but make sure you can see the

Do you always use the back instead of the

yet have perfectly happy occupants. Feng

door from your bed. Do not place your bed

front door? Chances are you have trouble

Shui is not a condition and probably no

below a window (or hang heavy curtains in

keeping your life under control and being

guarantee for happiness, but it still creates

front of the window) or free-standing in the

in charge of it yourself. Reinstate the front

harmony and the feeling that brings. Who

room. Having two identical bedside tables

door. It’s the gateway to your kingdom, after

knows, something positive may come your

on either side creates balance. It is also

all. Make sure this is visible from the outside

way and there is space in your life again for

beneficial for your relationship; using the

too; show that you live there with a name-

new things and people.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Gilbert van der Heide

HEAD CHEF RESTAURANT ÉLEVÉ RESTAURANT ÉLEVÉ IS LOCATED IN THE WTC HOTEL LEEUWARDEN AND HAS BEEN AWARDED A MICHELIN STAR. DESERVEDLY SO, BECAUSE THE DISHES PREPARED BY CHEF DE CUISINE GILBERT VAN DER HEIDE AND HIS TEAM ARE REAL WORKS OF ART. THEY ONLY USE SEASONAL PRODUCTS, WHICH CHALLENGES THE CHEF TO KEEP CREATING INNOVATIVE DISHES. WE ASK HIM HOW HE MANAGES TO ACHIEVE THAT NIGHT AFTER NIGHT! WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR

YOU ONLY WORK WITH SEASONAL

WHAT IS THE NICEST FEEDBACK YOU

JOB?

PRODUCTS. WHERE DO YOU GET THESE?

HAVE HAD FROM GUESTS?

‘Making the guests happy, that’s what drives

‘From the very best WestCord suppliers, but we

‘From our southern neighbours. Belgian guests

me in the end. The road leading up to that is

also get our own products from nature. Things like

once told me that the kitchen is worth two stars

amazing as well; working in the kitchen with the

chanterelles, elderberries, blackberries, rose hips,

and that in Belgium, restaurants with one Michelin

team, trying new techniques and working with

watercress and sweet chestnuts. Those are beau-

star are nowhere near our level of cooking. That is

seasonal products, so you feel close to nature.

tiful products to work with.’

the best compliment ever.’

WHICH DISH ON THE MENU ARE YOU

THE DISHES LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL, THEY

MOST PROUD OF?

ARE LIKE WORKS OF ART. WHAT ROLE

HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT CREATING A NEW

‘A dish I really like is the sweetbread. It is one of

DOES ART PLAY IN YOUR LIFE?

DISH?

my favourites and it’s been on the menu for a long

‘‘I love paintings, especially from the seventeenth

‘I often wake up in the middle of the night with an

time. I love the flavours and it’s an exciting dish,

and eighteenth century. I really like looking at

idea in my head! I write that down and start work-

because cooked meat is a tricky product to work

those. Creating something beautiful on a plate is

ing on it the next day. My team and I then research

with. Its success really depends on the perfect

similar to the colour palette you find in a work of

how we can get particular flavours and colours to

execution.’

art. A plate should speak, look cheerful and make

Eventually creating something that others can enjoy is definitely the best part.’

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work well together. It can take up to six months

you feel hungry as soon as you see it. As long as

before a dish is actually put on the menu.’

it’s not too beautiful to eat, ha ha!’

Mackerel marinated in yoghurt whey with tandoori, cucumber and creamy lime yoghurt RECIPE FOR 10 PEOPLE CREAMY LIME YOGHURT

fridge. Mix 125g of the strained liq-

a blender. Store it in a cold place

puff up. Then use a sieve to sprin-

250g ‘hangop’ (Dutch strained

uid with the remaining ingredients.

for later use.

kle them with tandoori powder and

yoghurt)

Store it in a cold place for later use.

25g egg white

salt.

CUCUMBER COMPOTE

17g lime juice

CUCUMBER/WHEY JUS

1 cucumber

PREPARATION

1g lime zest

400g unpeeled cucumber

1 Granny Smith apple

Clean the mackerel (or sea bass)

30g olive oil

75g yoghurt whey

½ onion

or have the local fishmonger do

35g lime juice

1 teaspoon of potato starch

this. Cut it into 1 cm thick and 3

One day in advance, hang up

1g salt

1 tablespoon of sugar

cm long strips and put these in the

(hence the name), i.e. suspend,

1g sugar

2 tablespoons of vinegar

marinade one hour in advance. In

1 litre of yoghurt in a cloth to strain

the meantime, deep-fry the glass

in the fridge. Use the strained

Mix all the ingredients and store

Chop the onion, apple and peeled

noodles and make the creamy lime

yoghurt for the lime cream and the

them in a cold place for later use.

cucumber into small cubes. Keep

yoghurt according to the recipe.

liquid for the marinade. Mix all the

them all separate. Fry the onion in

Prepare the cucumber/whey stock

ingredients, apart from the olive oil,

TANDOORI BASE

a bit of oil and mix the starch with

and store it in a cold place. Take

with a hand blender. Slowly add

100g roasted peppers

the sugar and vinegar. Add this to

the fish out of the marinade and

the olive oil and mix it into a kind of

500g tomatoes

the onions and heat slowly until it

pat it dry before brushing them

mayonnaise.

50g tomato purée

thickens. Then add the cucumber

with the tandoori base. Garnish as

75g onions

first and and then the apple. Mix

in the photograph or to your own

MARINADE

2g garlic

this well - this can be done with a

taste and serve with the cucumber

400g tomatoes

1g lime zest

whisk. Store it in a cold place for

compote.

125g yoghurt whey (the liquid left

1g paprika

later use.

from the strained yoghurt)

11g tandoori masala (available

175g tomato stock

at Indonesian shops and the better

CRISPY TANDOORI

20g lime juice

supermarkets)

30g glass noodles

2g lime zest

700g white wine

3g tandoori masala

salt

salt Simmer down all the ingredients

Purée the tomatoes in a blender

over medium heat until reduced by

Deep-fry the glass noodles briefly

and strain them in a cloth in the

half, before putting the mixture in

at 175 degrees Celsius until they

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

THE PERFECT WINE

ANY DISH NEEDS A GOOD Recently, a lot has been written about sherry in the inWINE, BUT FINDING A GOOD ternational gastronomy magazines, which is no wonMATCH IS NOT THAT EASY. BUT, der, as Spain is known for its many famous restaurants OF COURSE, WIJNIMPORT J.BART that are among the best in the world. In many of these KNOWS EXACTLY HOW IT’S DONE! and other restaurants they frequently serve sherry with TO GO WITH THE DISH CREATED their food. This trend has now also reached Dutch gasBY HEAD CHEF GILBERT, THEY tronomy. For this elegant dish, they have chosen the SURPRISINGLY CHOSE A DRY Bodegas Sanchez Romate Fino ‘Marismeño’. Very reSHERRY FROM BODEGAS fined and dry with soft notes of citrus, nuts and mint. A SANCHEZ ROMATE. pale yellow, very dry wine with a delicate yet rich taste, with a hint of spice and a slightly bitter after-taste. This Fino will certainly pick up on the typically Spanish flavours of roasted peppers, tomato and mackerel. The fresh acidity will cool down the spiciness of the tandoori and create a link with the creamy yoghurt. The average age of this sherry is around 10 years. This Fino owes its special character to the development of the Flor; this is a layer of yeast cells that forms a blanket on the surface of the wine. This happens after the fermentation has finished and the wine has been fortified with wine alco-

Sánchez Romate Hnos is a medium-sized business that creates excellent sherries. The Bodega was founded in 1781 by Don Juan Sánchez de la Torre and is still owned by the family after more than 200 years. Quality and tradition are the guiding principles at Sánchez Romate, as anyone who has visited the impressive cask cellars in Jerez de la Frontera, Southern Spain, will confirm!

hol and transferred to wooden casks. This Flor stops oxygen from getting to the sherry, so it can age for a uppermost cask; each year, part of it is transferred to a long time without oxidising. Ageing is done according lower cask. The end product is bottled from the lowest to the Solera system, which consists of a long row of cask, making this sherry a complex blend of several casks stacked up high. The young Sherry goes into the vintages. Cheers!

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Photos Bastiaan van Musscher

CHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD appoints restaurant élevé as ambassador

Baron Philippe Sereys de Rotschild, Henk Bart, Jennifer Westers and Harry Westers

A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR AT HOTEL NEW YORK AND THE SS ROTTERDAM! NONE OTHER THAN BARON PHILIPPE SEREYS DE ROTHSCHILD, OF THE FAMOUS ROTSCHILD FAMILY, VISITED THE NETHERLANDS DURING THE CHAMPAGNE BARON DE ROTHSCHILD AMBASSADOR EVENT. HE CAME TO OFFICIALLY APPOINT THE MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT ÉLEVÉ IN WTC HOTEL LEEUWARDEN AS A CHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD AMBASSADOR - A GREAT HONOUR. Baron Philippe Sereys de Rothschild was the one

They achieve this by buying grapes from the best

who presented the ambassador’s plaque to Harry and

terroirs in the Champagne region. Winemaker Jean

Jennifer Westers. Restaurant élevé is now an offi-

Philippe Moulin strives for an elegant, clean style and

cial ambassador, which is rather special considering

makes all his champagnes without wood ageing. They

that only 25 Dutch businesses belong to this select

produce three champagnes: Champagne Brut, Cham-

company of ambassadors - that now includes four

pagne Rosé and Champagne Blanc de Blancs.

WestCord Hotels. WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam, ss Rotterdam and Hotel New York were already

WestCord Hotels is very proud of this fourth

ambassadors of the exclusive champagne house.

appointment. Director Harry Westers says: ‘We are very proud of this appointment and for our hotels to

The champagne brand was established in 2005 af-

be so well-represented in this group of ambassadors.

ter three branches of the Rothschild family started

De Rothschild champagnes are all about high quality,

collaborating to produce an exclusive champagne.

and that is exactly what we strive for in our hotels.’

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

FOOD DIARY Nienke Hofkamp

NIENKE HOFKAMP HAS A GREAT PASSION FOR FOOD, DRINKS AND HOSPITALITY. SHE WORKED AS A HOSTESS AND SOMMELIER IN TOP RESTAURANTS FOR YEARS, SHE WRITES CULINARY COLUMNS FOR MAGAZINES AND WINE IMPORTERS, OWNS FOOD BLOG OPPERDEPOP.COM AND SHARES THE LATEST HOT SPOTS, GREAT FOODIE LISTS, EASY RECIPES AND THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN HER ONLINE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE WHATEVERISGOODFORTHESOULDOTHAT.COM. MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

After a rather festive weekend, I start my Monday with a large cup of green For breakfast, I have a bowl of red fruit. I have lunch at a beach restaurant tea and two spelt crackers with peanut butter. At work, I opt for a Dutch raw and cannot resist ordering my ultimate guilty pleasure: a cheese toastie with beef spread roll and am treated to an old-school ice lolly by a colleague - yay! mayonnaise. Yum! I have it with a glass of Rivella. For dinner, I have this In the evening I prepare courgetti (courgette pasta) with chicken, pesto, basil delicious salad with raw spinach, fried beef tips, a classic mustard vinaigrette, and tomatoes.

walnuts and blue cheese!

TUESDAY I skip breakfast and have some strawberries and a spelt cracker with goat’s cheese for lunch. In the evening I visit my parents and because it is such nice weather, we have dinner in the garden. My mother makes fried potatoes especially for me and serves them with fresh barbecued sausages and summery cucumber salad with tzatziki. This feels like I’m on holiday!

THURSDAY My breakfast consists of a spelt cracker with goat’s cheese - again. In the afternoon, I rush from one meeting to the next and forget to have lunch. That evening, I visit the opening of a new hotel in Amsterdam and - besides a glass of champagne - enjoy the wonderful hors d’oeuvres on offer. Among others, I try the crab cocktail with avocado cream and a marinated tuna tartare with wasabi and sesame.

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SATURDAY We have a really long lie-in and only start the day around lunch time. Oops: another toastie! But the very best kind: made by my sweetheart, with cheese, tomatoes, pan-fried and a bit of butter on the outside. In the evening, I go to the Foodhallen for a drink, a bite and a film. We share some sushi, flammkuchen and delicious yakatory satay.

SUNDAY Nearly every Sunday, I drag my loved ones to a food festival, tasting or nice market. Strolling around, sitting at a picnic table drinking wine, friends who come along and, of course, tasting everything: I love it! Today, we are at the Neighbourfood Market in the Westerpark and our snacks include this meze from a Libanese Food Truck with wraps, falafel, hummus and salad.

FRIDAY I have a large cup of green tea and oat crackers for breakfast. I spend the afternoon working at home, and when my boyfriend brings home hot cheese rolls, they are simply too good to resist! In the evening, I flop down on the sofa with my laptop and, while I’m blogging, enjoy the Plaa Chu Chee from one of my favourite Thai restaurants in town.

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WESTCORD

Colophon/sales information Publisher WestCord Hotels Hendrikje Stoffelsstraat 1 1058 GC Amsterdam T. 020-8100819 F. 020-8100801 info@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl Marketing marketing@westcordhotels.nl Contributors Anne van der Zwaag, Ans Markus, Bastiaan van Musscher, Bibi Veth, Cornald Maas, Esther Dorhout Mees, Frank Karssing, Gilbert van der Heide, Harry Westers, Helen White, Jan Willem Kaldenbach, Jennifer Westers, Jeroen Maaneman, Joost Guntenaar, Klaas Krijnen, Koene, Kris Callens, Marlies Stoter, Michael Pilarczyk, Mike Kelley, Nick van Ormondt, Nienke Hofkamp, Patrick Wolffenbuttel, Piet Hein Eek, Ruben van Vliet, William Rutten Production Customized Media B.V. T. 015-2754025 www.customizedmedia.nl

Bastiaan van Musscher

THE ART EDITION

Cornald Maas

BY WESTCORD #11

Hotel New York THE 97 KLM HOUSE

on Hotel Schylge

Art on the ss Rotterdam + Culinary creations in Restaurant élevé

Alexander McQueen www.alexandermcqueen.com

Fries Museum www.friesmuseum.nl

Restaurant élevé www.eleve.nl

Amsterdam Light Festival www.amsterdamlightfestival.com

Fujifilm www.fujifilm.com

Rijksmuseum www.rijksmuseum.nl

Ans Markus www.ansmarkus.nl

Giambattista Valli www.giambattistavalli.com

Rinascimento world.rinascimento.com

Audi Q2 www.audi.nl

Josh V www.joshv.com

Rotterdam Art Week www.artrotterdam.com

Bang & Olufsen www.bang-olufsen.com.nl

KENZO www.kenzo.com

Samsøe & Samsøe www.samsoe.com

Bobbi Brown www.bobbibrown.nl

Komono www.komono.com

Samsonite www.samsonite.nl

Booijmans van Beuningen www.booijmans.nl

Kröller-Müller www.krollermuller.nl

SMEG www.smeg.nl

Bottega Veneta www.bottegaveneta.com

Kunsthal Rotterdam www.kunsthal.nl

Sophia Webster www.sophiawebster.com

Bourguignon www.bourguignonlease-verhuur.nl

Kunstmaand Ameland www.kunstmaandameland.com

Specsavers www.specsavers.nl

Bulgari www.bulgari.com

Maharishi www.maharishistore.com

ss Rotterdam www.ssrotterdam.nl

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Manege de Seeruyter www.manegedeseeruyter.nl

Stedelijk Museum www.stedelijk.nl

Casa Jewelry www.casacollection.net

Moduleo www.moduleo.nl

TAG Heuer www.tagheuer.com

Chanel www.chanel.com

Museum Hindeloopen www.museumhindeloopen.nl

Timberland www.timberland.nl

Champagne Barons de Rothschild www.champagne-bdr.com

Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest www.orkest.nl

Trobla www.trobla.nl

Dior www.dior.com

Object Rotterdam www.objectrotterdam.com

Dockers www.dockers.com

Paleis ’t Loo www.paleishetloo.nl

Dorhout Mees www.dorhout-mees.com

Paul Smith www.paulsmith.co.uk

Finchy www.finchy.co

Piet Hein Eek www.pietheineek.nl

Fotostudio Hart en Kamstra www.terschellingfoto.nl

Ralph & Russo www.ralphandrusso.com

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