Preserving Digital Heritage at Theo Thijssenhuis
Transform your smartphone into a portal to collective memories - from student projects to groundbreaking research.
Featured Memories
The New Tax Office on Wibautstraat
Historical newspaper clipping from January 4, 1958 showing the newly constructed tax office building that would later become the Theo Thijssenhuis.
Firefighters Occupy Tax Office
Historical photograph documenting the 1983 protest when Amsterdam firefighters occupied the tax office building during wage disputes.
Theo Thijssen: The Building's Namesake
The story of the influential Amsterdam writer, teacher and socialist politician after whom the Theo Thijssenhuis was named.
About Memory Ball
In today's digital age, our personal stories and experiences contribute significantly to our collective cultural heritage. However, these digital narratives risk being lost over time without intentional preservation.
Memory Ball transforms your smartphone into a portal to these collective memories at the Theo Thijssenhuis (TTH), the heart of design innovation at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Learn MoreHow It Works
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Visit Memory Ball at the Theo Thijssenhuis and scan the QR code to access the digital archive.
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Explore existing stories and memories through your smartphone.
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Contribute your own experiences and memories to the growing archive.
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Discover connections between different narratives and how they shape the building's legacy.
Join the Memory Ball Community
Step into Theo Thijssenhuis, connect with its past, and shape its future through your memories. Become a part of Amsterdam's unfolding story.
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