Grand & Johnson Studio and Conceptstore | Old West (CLOSED)

Although I really dislike the over-tourism that has hit Amsterdam in the last few years. I still believe there is an amount of visitors and of course locals interested in other things than what we dislike and did not miss during lockdown. Such as beautiful coffee places, outstanding restaurants and hotels and of course my favourite subject: Design in the city! It has been five years since I first wrote about one of my favourite Amsterdam based Studio and conceptstore: Minimalistic yet rich -spectacular yet sober With their brand new location just across the former smaller studio and store Grand & Johnson created a beautiful experience in the monumental and industrial tram depot 'De Hallen'.

The Grand & Johnson concept fully comes to life in the 420 m2 showroom where design, art and accessories are combined with brands like Molteni, Agape, JEE-O, Bert Frank and more. As well as the collection made for Grey7, lighting for Maretti and a kitchen concept for Sohl, more about that later! Grand&Johnson explains: 'The showroom where everything comes together, in which we show what is possible. Fragrances, colours, materials, details; everything created to take you into our story. A small world in itself. To let you experience what is possible and to feel what suits you. To be amazed." 

On the mezzanine the design studio, founded by Bertel Grote and Jeroom Jansen who share a passion for interior, art and design and complement each other in the necessary areas of the company.  Grand & Johnson has grown into a team of interior designers and product designers. With attention for detail they realize perfectly balanced residential interiors and public environments.

Grand & Johnson
Hannie Dankbaarpassage 24
1053 RT, Amsterdam
+31 20 6704065

Opening hours
Showroom: Wednesday - Saturday: 11AM - 5PM
Studio: Monday - Friday 9AM - 5:30PM
website: Grand & Johnson
area: Old West area

pictures courtesy Grand & Johnson

Local Goods Store | Amsterdam's finest at De Hallen | Old west area (CLOSED)

The store to find the work of local Amsterdam entrepreneurs and designers. From cool design gadgets, refurbished lamps, local liquor and honey to books and fashion like Oost/West sweaters referring to the Amsterdam neighborhoods.  

Local Goods Store | De Hallen
Hannie Dankbaarpassage 39
1053 RT Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 788 4435

Opening hours
Tuesday - Friday noon – 7PM
Saturday 11AM - 7PM
Zondag: noon - 7PM
website: Local goods store
area: Old West

Travellers Factory POP UP store & a special Event at Misc | Old West area

TRAVELER’S FACTORY is the flagship store of TRAVELER’S notebook & company and it’s located in a back alley in Nakameguro, Tokyo. Finding the store is like finding a hidden cave filled with TRAVELER’S notebook treasure: Here you will find original items exclusive to TRAVELER’S FACTORY, items much sought after outside Japan.


For a limited time, Misc-store will create an in-store TRAVELER’S FACTORY and we’ll carry these exclusive TFA items. Special paper refills, mugs, postcards, charms and more and a special section where you can customize your notebook with original stamps and stickers. travellers Factory pop up till Nov 24th 2015.

TFA Caravan 7 & 8th November at Misc-store
A great event for Paper lovers this weekend as the First-ever TFA Caravan will take place at Misc-store the event is very Japanese and a must-go for paper lovers. A so called "paper buffet" with a selection of special Japanese Paper stock and a craftsman from Tokyo spiraling your notebook in front of you. 

Misc-Store
De Clercqstraat 130
1052 NP Amsterdam
telephone: +31 20 700 9855
Website: Misc-store
area: Old West

Wildernis bringing green to the city | Old West | Vondelpark area

Some months ago I visited Wildernis together with my friend Igor, after hearing he was coming to Amsterdam I thought I should introduce him to Wildernis, as I thought it would be plant heaven for   him, (Igor is one of the founders of Urban Jungle Bloggers, an online platform for green lovers.

Wildernis is founded by Mila, who together with a friend thought it was time to set the growing love for plants and a green Lifestyle into a new concept. Entering the store the hanging plants covering the ceiling were the first thing that caught my eye! Wildernis is filled with cacti, indoor plants terrariums and all the tools you need to bring and take care of plants.

Next to shopping for your home or office, you can look through the many plant books, drink a coffee, get advice, follow workshops and get inspired for a greener indoor lifestyle.

Wildernis
Bilderdijkstraat 165F
1053 KP Amsterdam
tel: 020-7852517
Opening hours:
Monday closed
Tuesday to Friday 10AM - 6PM
Saturday 11AM - 5PM
Sunday closed

website: Wildernis  
area: West | Old west | Vondelpark

pictures © Amsterdam Next

Dépôt by Johnny at the spot | Old West area

I have been wandering a bit through the old West area lately, and discovering the new and upcoming Hallen complex in the former tram depot, and my latest find Dépôt by Johnny at the spot is just one street away! 

Just around the corner from Kinkerstraat at the Jan Pieter Heijestraat 90-94, 'Dépôt by Johnny at the spot' is a refreshing mini department store. With bright white walls combined with my favourite Ay Illuminate lamps, Merci Brooklyn Tiles and concrete wallpaper by NLXL, it immediately stole my heart even before I met the really friendly staff members. 

With different fashion brands, like Studio ruig, Minimum, Modström, and Alternative, a great collection of shoes and selected interior items from candles to lamps, including the complete Seletti living collection in cooperation with Italian fashion brand Diesel, the store has something to offer for everyone.


Dépôt by Johnny at the SpotJan Pieter Heijestraat 90-94
1053 GS Amsterdam+31 (0)20 489 3868
Opening hours:
Monday 1PM - 6PM
Tuesday - Wednesday 11AM - 6PM
Saturday 11AM - 6PM
Sunday 1PM - 5PM
Website: Dépôt by Johnny at the Spot
Area: Old west 

pictures © Amsterdam Next

Grand & Johnson store at De Hallen | Old west area

While visiting the Hallen to make some pictures for a few posts about De Hallen and Hotel de Hallen. My eye caught the beautiful new Grand & Johnson store. Sometimes when seeing only a glimpse of a store my heart makes a little jump, the moments I know I found something that is so close to my taste, I have to go in!

The Grand & Johnson store is a long-cherished dream of two designers who will use the store as the home base for their design studio, where they will work on unique interior design projects. It will also be a store for their own designs and custom-made baths, cupboards and dressers. Many special and unique items from around the world, found in places like Japan, Canada and Denmark are displayed in the beautiful store, perfectly in balance with the raw elements of the original building. 

Grand & Johnson
Hannie Dankbaar passage 45 | De Hallen
1053 RT Amsterdam
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday & monday Closed
Website: Grand & Johnson

pictures © Amsterdam Next | Vosgesparis

Hotel De Hallen & Remise 47 | Old west area

Hotel De Hallen is situated in one of Amsterdam’s former tram depots and part of the large new industrial hotspot and new upcoming area De Hallen, where different entrepreneurs, a cinema, restaurants, gallery's, a library and the Food hallen are located. The entrance of the hotel is at Bellamy square in the old west area, a typical and lively Amsterdam area with the daily 'Ten Kate' market around the corner.  

The hotel offers luxury rooms and spacious surroundings with an abundance of plants, brought to perfection with modern furniture and design. There is a lively terrace with lots of green and restaurant Remise 47 is part of the complex. And more restaurants can be found in the adjacent Hallen and Food hallen.


Hotel De Hallen
Bellamyplein 47
1053 AT Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 8 208 670
website: Hotel De Hallen 
website: Restaurant Remise 47
Reservations Remise 47: +31 (0)20 8 208 675
area: West | Old West | Vondelpark 
Blogpost: De Hallen and Foodhallen
Blogpost: Hotel De Hallen & Remise 47 

pictures © Amsterdam Next

De Hallen | Foodhallen | Brasserie halte 3 | Meat West | Filmhallen | Local goods market

The hallen passage

De Hallen is a large indoor centre with an industrial character, built in and around a converted tram depot. The passage connects the Bilderdijkkade and Ten Katestraat market, and is the ideal spot for markets, exhibitions, and functions as the red carpet for movie premieres, or a fashion show catwalk. On selected Saturday's there is a Local Goods Saturday Market in the Passage where only local food and non-food products are for sale, Check the website below, for the exact dates or download the App. More info about these markets can be found on the local goods market website.

For those looking for a new food experience visiting the indoor Foodhallen, inspired by London and Berlin’s indoor food markets is a must. De Foodhallen offers an array of food and drinks to enjoy on the spot, sold by (local) companies via market stalls. 

 Foodhallen 

Foodhallen

Next to the Foodhallen there are two more restaurants, Brasserie halte 3 is the perfect spot for anything from breakfast to dinner and drinks, and has both in- and outdoor seating. While Meat west is the place for meat lovers. Restaurant Remise 47 in hotel De Hallen, which I wrote about in this blogpost | Hotel de Hallen | is open for hotel guests and others and has a beautiful outdoor terrace with lots of green.

meat west

Brasserie halte 3

In the passage there are also designer showrooms and a library. In for a movie after lunch or before dinner... The Filmhallen, being one of Amsterdam newest and largest cinema's, offer different movies and special events in 9 theatres. 

filmhallen

filmhallen

De Hallen
Hannie Dankbaar Passage 33

1053 RT Amsterdam

website: De Hallen

Brasserie halte 3
Bellamyplein 51

1023 AT Amsterdam

Opening hours:

11AM - 10PM
website: Brasserie halte 3

De Foodhallen Bellamyplein 51 1023 AT Amsterdam
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Thu - Sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sun: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm  
website: De Foodhallen
Meat West Bellamyplein 51 1023 AT Amsterdam Opening hours: reservations online website: Meat West
Filmhallen Bellamyplein 51 1023 AT Amsterdam website: Filmhallen
The Maker Market Amsterdam (Local Goods market) Monthly in the passage | Check the website for exact dates website: Makers store and market

Blogpost: Hotel de Hallen
Area: West | Old West | Vondelpark 

Harvest and Company | New in Amsterdam | Leidseplein area

Two friends with a shared vision. Both naturally curious and eager to discover new things. Continuously hunting for treasures in whatever shape or form, selecting and gathering the things they love. From furniture to fabrics, from coffee to cosmetics, from magazines to music. All together this is their harvest. Harvest and Company is an amazing new one-stop-shop based in Amsterdam, specialized in high quality vintage furniture, interior goods, specialty coffee, fine art, and beautifully crafted items for travel, work and living. All with permanent style.

former coffee corner Headfirst

I am pretty proud of this project by Jeroen and Denise, you might remember Jeroen from my post about Sourced & Sold last year. And I am pleased to show you some pictures of their brand new store. It's a beautiful space, rich in history, and it’s has been used by generations of tradesmen. At Harvest they aim to create an atmosphere that inspires, excites and feels comfortable. I am pretty sure you will, just like me,  love to wander around and enjoy the great atmosphere.  

If you think you have seen it all... there is another space in the back. Here is where you will find people working on the latest finds and with its original wooden floors, the huge beautiful gray painted doors and the natural light coming in, one of my favorite parts of the store... But then it is difficult to choose what I like best because the whole concept is just magical and a true piece of art!

pictures © Vosgesparis - Amsterdamnext.com

Harvest and company -Tweede Helmersstraat 96 - 1054CN Amsterdam

more in this area | West Old west Vondelpark