The Group '32 arose around architect Albert Boeken (1891-1951). This book describes the history and most important works of this group of architects. Founded in January 1932 in Boeken's home, they filled the gap between the two pre-existing architect associations in Amsterdam. The more moderate Architectura et Amicitia, and the New Builders of "the 8".In 1925 Boeken wrote of Architectura et Amicitia "A et A must seek connection with the new European trends in architecture and abandon once and for all the extremely cultivated individualism and a heavy-handed, dead-eyed aestheticism. Member since 1917, member-removed in 1925. Later, in 1928 he became a member of "the 8," only to resign again in 1930.Because he continued to give lectures, he attracted attention again in 1931. A group of young architects rallied around him, together they formed Group '32.The first activity was a declaration of principles, a functionalist declaration. But at the same time they noted the lack of the architectural element.They used study competitions to manifest themselves. The second study competition was a design for a youth hostel. Group '32 was well represented. Staal and Worm's design was presented as the best; Van Woerden also sent in a design.In December 1934, Group '32 merged with "the 8. There were two reasons. The discussion about replacing two members of the Amsterdam beauty commission had shown that fruitful discussion was possible between the two associations. And an exhibition of the CIAM was to be held in the Netherlands. The board of 'the 8' saw the members of Group '32 as a welcome addition to its work force. A merger issue with projects by Group '32 members, introduced by a recommendation from CIAM chairman Van Eesteren, was the result.The merger lasted until December 1938. The reason for the split was Van Woerden and Staal's design for the competition for the Town Hall in Huizen. The design showed stylistic principles of classicism, and was situated as a country house from the time of the French Baroque. Strong criticism especially on the part of Van Loghem and Stam "They should get out. As a glue attempt, CIAM secretary Siegfried Giedion was invited. His comment 'Musterbeispiel, wie man es nicht machen sollte, closed the door.Zanstra, Giesen, Sijmons, Staal, Komter, Nuyten and Van Woerden followed Books from 'the 8'. Staal and Van Woerden did still get the chance to explain their plan in the magazine of 'de 8', 'de 8 & Opbouw'.In the following war years, Group '32, excluding Nuyten, worked together on a plan for the reconstruction and expansion of Amsterdam. The result, Plan '45, was a reaction to Van Eesteren's Algemeen Uitbreidings Plan (AUP). The urban planning of the Nieuwe Bouwen had an approach "from small to large. Using the house as a starting point, the housing block, the district and finally the entire city were created. Group '32 rejected this; this method could never lead to a 'clean city'. The city had to be shown as a whole. The result appeared in book form: 'Bouwen, Van Woning tot Stad'. However, it was decided to carry out Van Eesteren's plan.Another project with the necessary reactions was the competition 'Good and cheap workers' housing'. In 1934, the City of Amsterdam launched this competition, which was eventually realized. However, the unfavorable economic situation in the 1930s made this impossible. Furthermore, the location and composition of the program was such that, according to many, interesting urban planning could never be achieved. The eventual winners only saw their entries rewarded with a premium of 400 guilders. These four plans were all drawn by architects from "the 8". Staal, Holt and Van Woerden designed motto &, | Published on the occasion of exhibition 'Memories of the illustrious Group 32'