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De KunstGreep, designed by Roy Gelders and opened in 2007, is the meeting place for art, culture and municipal services in Oostzaan.
Here you will find the theatre, the library, art exhibitions, sports facilities and the town hall under one roof. The name refers to the Oostzaan coat of arms and the former village hall 'De Greep', which merged into this multifunctional centre.
The construction of this centre stemmed from the desire for a new town hall. The old town hall no longer met contemporary requirements and was also too small for the number of civil servants working for the municipality. The new building was built next to the former village hall 'De Greep' and not only serves as the town hall, but also provides space for a separate theatre hall and the relocation of the library. The building stands on a medieval mound, where special archaeological finds were made during construction, including a 12th-century farmhouse and a Spanish majolica jug.
