Rietveld Schröderhuis (Rietveld Schröder House)

The Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht is a 1924 residence designed by architect Gerrit Rietveld for client Truus Schröder-Schräder and is a key work of the De Stijl movement. The house is notable for its radical open-plan design, orthogonal planes, primary-colour accents and integration of architecture and furniture.

Interiors are distinguished by sliding and folding partitions that allow the main floor to be reconfigured into distinct rooms, reflecting the De Stijl aim of flexible, functional living space. The house preserves original fixtures, furnishings and finishes that illustrate the movement’s principles.

Constructed in 1924, the building has been conserved and functions as a museum open to the public by guided appointment, forming an important case study in modernist residential architecture.

Located in a residential neighbourhood of Utrecht in the central Netherlands, the house sits within the city’s urban fabric and is accessible from the city centre.

• Architect and date: Designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1924 for Truus Schröder-Schräder, it is a seminal example of De Stijl architecture emphasizing geometric volumes and movable interior partitions.
• Interior and access: The house retains its original fittings and many interior elements are movable, creating flexible living spaces; it operates as a museum with guided visits required for access.