In 1863, there was a design contest for a new building for the Rijksmuseum, but none of the submissions was considered to be of sufficient quality. Pierre Cuypers also participated in the contest and his submission reached the second place.
iN 1863, there WAS a DEsIgN cOntesT For a NeW bUIlding fOr The RijksmuSeUM, bUt nOnE of the subMiSSiOnS was conSIdered To Be oF sUFficIent quality. Pierre CuyPErs also particiPaTEd in the coNtEsT anD hiS SuBmiSsiON reachED the Second pLACE.