Strijp S and Strijp R
- Eindhoven
- Duration: half day
- Date to be determined
- max. 25 participants per guide
- walking
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Eindhoven’s Strijp S and Strijp R areas illustrate how industrial sites can be reimagined as forward-looking neighborhoods. Once integral to Philips’ production lines, these districts now serve as creative hubs, blending existing buildings with new housing and design-oriented spaces. Strijp S, originally developed for radio and television manufacturing, has evolved into a cultural center that hosts the Dutch Design Week and offers a dynamic mix of creative workplaces, residential projects, and public spaces. Nearby, Strijp R has taken on a more low-rise, residential character, balancing a strong sense of community with innovative architectural design.
On this tour, you’ll experience both the industrial past and the contemporary energy that defines these neighborhoods. From the adaptive reuse of factory buildings to the introduction of diverse new housing typologies, the transformation showcases how strategic planning, design initiatives, and stakeholder collaboration can create a distinct sense of place.
Tour Highlights: Strijp S and Strijp R
> Klokgebouw (1928 / Van Helmond Zuidam and FAAM architects, 2014)
Former factory building turned into a multi-purpose cultural and event space.
> Anton and Gerard Buildings (Renovation by Jo Coenen and DiederenDirrix, 2014)
Two repurposed industrial structures that house offices, apartments, and creative studios
> Ketelhuisplein
Central public square that becomes the heart of the Dutch Design Week each year
> Haasje Over (VMX, 2021) and Bostoren (Studio Boeri / INBO, 2022): New high-rise residences
> Space S (INBO, 1922): Community-driven project that integrates diverse housing types and collective spaces.
> Veemgebouw (Caruso St John, 2022)
Warehouse top-up project adding contemporary living and working areas
> Green Urban Axis Torenallee (West 8, 2013)
Landscaped avenue linking key points in Strijp S
> Self-Build Villas (Monadnock, Studioninedots, 2019–2021) and Row Houses (Hilberinkbosch, Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven, DiederenDirrix, Bedaux de Brouwer, 2019–2023): High-quality, low-rise housing
> Green Houses, RAG Building, RF Building (2016/2017)
> Workshop, Shop, and Restaurant of Piet Hein Eek: Multi-functional space that highlights how design, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship can anchor a district’s identity.