RIETVELD SCHRODER HOUSE

The official book marking the centenary of the Rietveld Schroder House tells the story of two lovers and radical innovators in modern architecture: Truus Schroder and Gerrit Rietveld

"The idea of living in the house like this essentially came from me."
- Truus Schroder

Rietveld Schroder House: A Biography of the House tells the story of the iconic house and its creators, Truus Schroder (1889-1985) and Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964). The construction of the house, the designs by ''Schroder & Rietveld Architects'', the war years, the renovations and the many family parties: this richly illustrated publication builds up a picture of the colourful life of the idiosyncratic Rietveld Schroder House.

In addition to many previously unpublished photographs, drawings, designs and letters, the book provides in-depth insight into Rietveld and Schroder''s collaboration and their shared ambition to radically change traditional (interior) architecture. The research by authors Natalie Dubois and Jessica van Geel also convincingly shows that Truus Schroder''s role was far greater than previously assumed. As a gifted designer, Schroder was much more than Gerrit Rietveld''s ''muse''. Her creative vision proved crucial totheir joint projects.

With its bespoke design by Irma Boom, this publication is a tribute to the world-famous house built in 1924 that continues to inspire today. Rietveld Schroder House: A Biography of the House is an accessible and essential reference work for lovers of modern architecture, art history and revolutionary daring.

This publication coincides with the centenary of the Rietveld Schroder House, and is issued in collaboration with Centraal Museum Utrecht.