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Almere, the youngest city in the Netherlands, has always embraced ambitious construction projects. Everything had to be reinvented, as the city rose from the reclaimed land of the Zuiderzee. Almere Architecture City showcases this 'New Town' through its top 100 buildings: from the eco-district of Oosterwold to Liesbeth van der Pol's industrial Rooie Donders and from OMA's (Rem Koolhaas) elevated City Centre to Marinus Boezem's landscape artwork. Internationally renowned firms like Alsop, MVRDV, and SANAA are showcased, alongside Dutch icons such as Herman Hertzberger, Marlies Rohmer, and René van Zuuk. Beyond the architectural wonders, the guide unveils the city's hidden treasures, such as Europe's pioneering transgender zebra crossing and the Klokhuis, designed by children. The guide also tells where you can find traces of the city's history, such as at the Bivouac House where the quartermasters of the city of Almere lived. Dive into the stories behind these landmarks, uncovering fascinating facts and anecdotes that illuminate the spirit of Almere and its youthful monuments.