Da Costakade 102 1053 WP Amsterdam
De Nieuwe Liefde
De Nieuwe Liefde is initiated by poet and theologist Huub Oosterhuis and will be: A center for study, reflection and debate A space for philosophy of life and religion A podium for poetry, music and theater
In February 2011 De Nieuwe Liefde started its public program, which consists of lectures, debates, presentations, concerts, film, poetry and theatre.
Huub Oosterhuis: “We aim to create a house where souls connect, a place where we give new meanings to the word ‘civilisation’ in these times of chaos.”
The monumental building on Da Costakade 102 in Amsterdam was originally a wine warehouse, and later became a Catholic parish house called De Liefde (‘The Love’). In 2010 it was completely rebuilt by Wiel Arets Architects and now comprises of a main hall seating 230 visitors, a conference room for 60 guests and a choir space for 50. It also has a library, a foyer and a separate café-restaurant. Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands opened ‘De Nieuwe Liefde’ in February 2011.