Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld

author · designer

Dutch[1] b. 4 October 1885, The Hague, Netherlands[1] d. 20 February 1987, Nijmegen, Netherlands[1] active 1914–1987

Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld (1885–1987) was a prominent Dutch architect and graphic designer, best known as an influential figure of the Amsterdam School. He served as the editor-in-chief of 'Wendingen', a progressive architecture and art magazine published between 1918 and 1932. Wijdeveld's work is characterized by its groundbreaking approach to typography and architectural design. His notable projects include the Villa De Wachter (1922–1927) and various futuristic urban plans for Amsterdam. After a period of falling out of favor due to his perceived sympathies during the German occupation in 1940, he was rehabilitated following a major retrospective at the Stedelijk Museum in 1953. He also taught architecture in the United States between 1947 and 1952.[1,2]

  • Amsterdam School
  • Typography
  • Modernism

Books

Works by Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld

  • 1918 Wendingen Architectura et Amicitia · journal · Dutch Editor-in-chief and designer of the magazine.
  • 1940 De Nieuwe Orde book · Dutch Published during the German occupation.

Works about Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld

  • 2006 Design the impossible. The world of architect Hendrik Wijdeveld (1885–1987) NAI Publishers · book · ISBN 9056624970
  • 1953 H.Th. Wijdeveld, 50 years of creative work Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam · book Retrospective publication.

Exhibitions

  • 1953 Hendrik Wijdeveld Retrospective Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam · solo

References

  1. NAI. 2020 link
  2. Wikipedia. 2024 link