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make this decision you will get help from a professional coach and a student mentor. Choose a direction that fits you and that brings you fulfilment. What brings you joy, you will do better! You have chosen a study which will be demanding. You will have to work hard from the very first moment and
PREFACE
sometimes the importance of a course only shows later in your education. The
As dean of the Department of the Built
study to become a building engineer is
Environment, I feel honoured to write
a creative, ground-breaking, innovative,
the preface of this Chepos Mini for all
but most importantly fun and societal!
new students of 2015-2016. First of all I congratulate you dearly
As you all will know these are hard
with your choice to study Architecture,
times for the construction sector.
Urbanism and Building Sciences in
However, it is expected that by the time
Eindhoven! You have chosen a marvel-
you graduate, there will be a shortage
lous and highly ranked education, at
of building engineers. These highly
a very good university in the smartest
educated engineers with up-to-date
region in the world. Furthermore, you
knowledge will play an important role
have chosen a programme which gives
in innovation within the construction
you the opportunity to do what you
sector. I wish you a tremendously fun
like. You can be creative, technical or
week and a pleasant first year at the
organisational.
Department of the Built Environment, where small pieces of your dream for
In the first year you decide in what you want to specialize. You can choose between B (Building Physics Service and Structural Design), A (Architectural Urban Design and Engineering) and U (Urban Systems and Real Estate). To
the future will already be realized. Elphi Nelissen Dean Department of the Built Environment (ex-first year student Built Environment TU/e)
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INTRODUCTION PROGRAMME
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CITY OF LIGHT
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ABOUT CHEPOS
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MAP EINDHOVEN
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WHAT IS CHEOPS?
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TU/E SCIENCE PARK
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FRESHMAN COMMITTEES
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STATION AREA
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CHEOPS BOARD
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EMMASINGEL AREA
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CHEOPS TURNS 30
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SMALLE HAVEN
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STRIJP-S
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40 THAT’S WHY DELFT VS EINDHOVEN
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SPOT THE DIFFERENCES
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TOOLS FRESHMAN SKILLS
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WHERE TO GO AROUND CAMPUS 38
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GOING OUT IN EINDHOVEN AGENDA
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We are Chepos and three times a year we publish a magazine about architecture, urbanism, technology, real estate and CHEOPS. This Chepos Mini contains (in)famous buildings in Eindhoven, great studytips and of course the best bars in Eindje! 4 | CHEPOS
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Dear first year student,
by the editorial board of the Chepos.
Today the Intro finally starts and with
The magazine has been compiled on
that your life as a student in the beauti-
our annual ‘business trip’, where we
ful city of Eindhoven. This Introduction
combine business and leisure.
Week will prepare you for your study at the Department of the Built Environ-
In this magazine, Eindhoven, the
ment. Lots of fun, sports and educati-
campus and the faculty are introduced
onal activities will make you feel right
to you, but also the CHEOPS board
at home. My time as an Introkid was
members will introduce themselves to
one of the best weeks of my life as a
you. Remember their faces as you may
student thus far and got me acquainted
smear them in with custard, chocolate
with Eindhoven and the campus.
sprinkles, flour and other sticky treats to inaugurate them as the 30th board
This Chepos Mini is a special Intro
of CHEOPS. I want to wish you lots of
edition of the Chepos. The magazine
fun during one of the best weeks of
focusses on the world of the Built
your life!
Environment and CHEOPS activities. One of those activities has produced
Justin Agyin
this Chepos Mini, which has been made
Chief Editor, Chepos CHEPOS | 5
MONDAY 08.30 Last minute registration for the absent-minded @ Metaforum 09:30 Welcome at department @ Vertigo - Welcome speech - Introducing the CHEOPS board - Announcement of the groups by the Introduction Committee - Meeting your group 12.00 Lunch @ Vertigo 12.30 Business case @ KOE-veld 17.00 Dinner @ Your introduction parents’ place 20.00 Official opening introduction week @ Markthal 20.45 Science Quiz @ Markthal 22.00 Drink @ Markthal 23.30 End of the ‘official’ programme
Introduction programme TUESDAY
8.30 Breakfast @ Green Strip 9.00 Parallel programme @ Green Strip - Green Strip festival - Departmental tour - University tour 12:00 Lunch @ Green Strip 12:30 Continuation of the parallel programme @ Green Strip 17.00 Dinner at study association @ Next to Vertigo 22:00 Party at study association @ Café Thomas 23.00 End of the ‘official’ programme 6 | CHEPOS
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WEDNESDAY
9:00 Breakfast @ Green Strip 9.30 Parallel programme - Student life City tour 12:00 Lunch @ Various locations 13:00 Continuation of the parallel programme 18:00 Dinner @ The student associations 20:00 Night of the student associations @ KOE-veld 22:00 Party by student associations 00:00 End of the ‘official’ programme
THURSDAY
09.30 Breakfast @ Vertigo 10.00 Activity: Scavenger Hunt @ CHEOPS 12.00 Lunch @ Vertigo 13.30 Introtraining 1 @ Various locations 15.00 Introtraining 2 @ Various locations 16.30 Introtraining 3 @ Various locations 18.00 Dinner @ KOE-veld 22.00 All TU/egether @ KOE-veld 00.00 End of the ‘official’ programme
FRIDAY 11:00 13:30 15.00
Hangover breakfast @ Café Thomas TU/e Splash @ KOE-veld End of Intro 2015; collect your belongings @ SkyBar! Underground
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What is CHEOPS?
The Party Committee of CHEOPS
Work for 24 hours on a
organises a faculty party four
multidisciplinary design assignment
times a year at CafĂŠ Thomas.
at a location that is kept secret until
With 700 visitors, these legendary
the last moment. That is the essence
theme parties are the largest - and
of the 24UP design competition.
certainly the best - student parties
You will get a lecture and a guided
of Eindhoven! Besides, you can
tour, after which you work on the
come to the SkyBar! Underground
assignment in teams of four on site.
every Thursday for cheap (!) beer
Afterwards, a professional jury will
and a grilled sandwich.
choose a winning team.
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NOW CHEOPS is the study association for all
At the beginning of the year you can
students of the Department of the Built
sign up for lots of committees. We
Environment. When you register as
will elaborate on committees which
member, you can gain a lot of benefits
are especially interesting for freshmen
during your study. For example:
students on the following pages.
you can buy all your study books at CHEOPS for a student price.
Stop by the coffee corner on the bridge between Vertigo and the Zwarte Doos
You can also sign up for many amusing
for a cup of coffee and to meet other
activities organised by CHEOPS,
members.
ranging from excursions, lectures and symposia to sport activities and faculty
Feel free to ask your questions about
parties. It is even better to organise
education and activities at the CHEOPS
these activities yourself!
counter!
Not all parents are familiar with
Because we all love to play with
the Department of the Built
Lego, there is a LEGO-workshop
Environment and studying at a
for freshman students. You are
university. Therefore a Parents’ Day
challenged to build the best Lego
is organised for parents of freshman
construction with a group or
students. On this day they get
on your own. For example: the
a guided tour through Vertigo,
challenge from last year was to
an exemplary lecture, a drawing
build the strongest bridge with the
assignment and of course a drink in
largest span.
the SkyBar! CHEPOS | 9
FRESHMAN COMMITTEES CHEOPS, Study Association of the Built
party. When involved in the committee,
Environment consists of more than
you will design and make decorations
twenty committees, of which some
for the location, and make sure you
will be formed by freshman students.
arrive at the party in an awesome outfit.
Are you interested in becoming active
Promotion of the event is very important
within the study association? Drop by
and the responsibility for this lies with
the CHEOPS counter in Vertigo and
the Party Committee; the committee has
register!
to make a striking poster and appealing flyers. The members of the Party
Party Committee
Committee are in charge during the
The Party Committee organises the
works out as planned. So if you like
famous faculty parties! Four times a
social activities and you would like to do
year there is a party in CafĂŠ Thomas,
something parallel to studying, maybe
attended by many students. The
the Party Committee is something for
committee thinks up a theme for the
you!
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event and have to make sure everything
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Propaedeutic Council Being the study association, CHEOPS has the important task of carefully monitoring all educational aspects. Even in the first year of your education things happen that cannot be tolerated. Exams that are not checked in fifteen workdays or lectures that do not fit the course curriculum. The Propaedeutic
Activity Committee
Council monitors all of these problems
The Activity Committee organises
and mediates between students and
course-related activities for all students
teachers. The council consists of
of Department of Built Enviroment.
freshman students who are interested
These activities are complementary
in education and find it important that
to the educational courses students
the education is continuously improved.
attend at the university. This committee
They initiate dialogue with professors
has a lot of freedom; the members
or send letters, but they may also come
can organise every possible event
up with their own striking event to raise
imaginable, as long as it is course-
awarness and celebrate education. Do
related. Think of a workshop in
you have a special interest in education
presenting your project, a workshop in
or do you want to be involved in your
building with Lego or guest lectures. Are
faculty and like the faculty board to hear
you an enthusiastic student who likes
your opinion? The Propaedeutic Council
to conceive and organise fun activities?
might be the right committee for you!
Then join the Activity Committee!
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Study Association of the Built Environment
SIGN UP FOR FREE TODAY Discount on books
Introduction days Faculty parties
Lecture notes Weekly drinks
Excursions Study trips Guest lectures and conferences ...and much much more!
Yes, I would like to sign up to CHEOPS* Initials: ___________
* I agree that CHEOPS gets the following information from the Faculty of the Built Environment for administrative purposes: name, address, student number, student email address and date of birth. This information will never be passed on to third parties.
First name: ________________________________________ Surname: ________________________________________ Hand in this flyer at the CHEOPS counter in Vertigo 12 | CHEPOS
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CHEOPS BOARD The CHEOPS board runs the study association. They participate in every committee offered by CHEOPS. This year the 30th board is taking the lead, consisting of Neeltje, Julius, Jelle, Stan, Alex and Pim. Being the 30th board, they have the exclusive chance to organise the festivities around the study association’s sixth lustrum. This event will be featured later on in this magazine. They will also participate in the introduction activities this week, to make everyone feel welcome. The board members will introduce themselves in the following pages. CHEPOS | 13
NEELTJE VOESENEK, Chairman My best bodily feature are my abs. Hardstyle and dubstep I like both not, I am more of dance. My English is not very good. During my own introduction, my unfortunate group was forced to listen to Pim’s jokes every day. After a week, we knew them all. So never laugh at one of Pim’s jokes.
JULIUS OOSTING, Secretary My favourite faculty girl is dean Elphi Nelissen. Stan thinks that I will be the most dangerous during the introduction, since I will seduce both sexes. But I think freshmen should be most worried about Alex, especially when he is on alcohol. I like both fries and kebab, especially in the form of a kapsalon. Long live the kapsalon.
JELLE VERSTEEGE, Treasurer My favorite food on campus is the grilled SkyBar! sandwich served on Thursday in our faculty bar. am generally a smart guy as I am good at Mechanics and I am dating the secretary of a committee to avoid punishments, but I also plagiarise essays about Modernism. The innocent freshmen should be most worried about Julius, once you will get to know him you will know why.
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STAN DE BIE, Education Last year’s Plugged Festival was a big success. We welcomed 2000 visitors who could listen to upcoming bands and drink several beers. Also, you should ask me about my shitty stories. One day my dad went to a toilet on a camping in Italy. Two days later, while tipsy, he told us that on that day he had shit behind the toilet and cleaned it with his hands.
ALEX DONKERS, Professional Relations In our faculty you will be thrown into the deep sometimes, but don’t be afraid to ask something to a senior student. The lunch ladies in Vertigo make delicious food, and you can always wake me up for their tomato soup! But make sure you will watch out for the Boston fish soup… Also, watch out for Pim Labee, the Casanova with his catchy, fresh-trimmed beard.
PIM LABEE, Public Relations My biggest insecurity is whether or not my hair is in the right shape. However, my best body feature is my perfectly trimmed beard. Alex Donkers is not hairy, he is the cutest girl in our faculty. I often compare Modernist architecture to car lovers. Car manufacturers however, are no real objective actor in the modernism part. This proves I know nothing about Modernism.
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CHEOPS
TURNS 30!
12 November - 11 December 2015 This year CHEOPS will celebrate its 6th lustrum. A lustrum is a fiveyearly celebration which means that CHEOPS has its 30th anniversary. CHEOPS will explore its boundaries and organises many activities during this month. It starts on November 12 with a spectacular gala and will end on December 10 with a magnificent party in the faculty building Vertigo. The various activities, the theme and the data you need to mark on your calendar will be announced during the first faculty party. During this month you will experience several different activities, from a LEGOworkshop to a culture night. So save the dates!
Faculty Party
Gala
Workshop
29 September
12 November
20 November
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LUSTRUM CHEOPS
CHEOPS GOES FANCY
CHEOPS GOES WILD
A lustrum cannot be complete without
The lustrum month will be closed with a
a gala. This will take place on November
spectacular faculty party at a unique, but
12 at a unique and secret location. Take
well known location: Vertigo. Every five
your dress or suit from your closet,
years the Vertigo building is transformed
remove the dust and get ready for an
into a true party venue. It will be a
unforgettable evening! - Gala
grand celebration and great closure of the lustrum month. If you want to
CHEOPS GOES INTERNATIONAL
dance and drink beers in Vertigo, write
It will be a race against time, with an
December 10 in your agenda! - Vertigo
enthusiastic group of people you will travel across Europe to capture buildings
CHEOPS GOES CREATIVE
on camera and collect enough points
A real engineering student needs
to win the prestigious Photohunt
to have certain skills. Therefore, a
International Cup. If you want to be a
workshop day will be organized. On
part of an unforgettable competition
this day you can discover materials in a
keep track of the announcements this
hand-on approach and you can feel like
year! - Photohunt International
a real engineer. - Workshop
Photohunt International
Vertigo Party
3-7 December
10 December
25-11: TEDtalk
9-12: Lectures
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EINDHOVEN
City of Light Eindhoven is the city of Frits Philips. Since 1232 Eindhoven has her city rights, but the city changed drastically in 1891 with the opening of the light bulb factory of Philips. The company grew into a multinational business and Eindhoven grew accordingly upon this success. Therefore Eindhoven is also called the Lichtstad (city of light). One week a year, with Carnival, the name of Eindhoven is even changed to “Lampegat”. In the Second World War many historical buildings downtown were lost, which left Eindhoven without a real historical centre. As a result, there is space for progressive architecture. For example, the 18 Septemberplein has undergone a significant metamorphosis a couple of years ago. The TU/e Science Park is also transforming with the plan ‘Campus 2020’. But the remaining history of the city is still secured; the buildings on Strijp-S keep their industrial character despite their change in function. This allows the city to gradually gain more and more character. The old factories and large empty sheds in the city centre and on Strijp offer new opportunities for creativity, start-ups and city development. Eindhoven is still proud of its titles such as ‘smartest region in the world’ and ‘best city centre of the Netherlands’ and is known as an evolving city. The light has not disappeared either. In November the annual artificial light festival GLOW takes place. This way Eindhoven remains the city of light till today.
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You will probably witness the
Moreover, in the future all faculties will
completion of the plan ‘Campus 2020’
be situated around de Groene Loper
during your study career; the work is
in the Compact Campus. This allows
already in full swing and noticeable on
the campus to be a lot more compact,
the entire campus. In the new campus
which should increase the interaction
design the TU/e aims to develop a
between the faculties. It also creates
sustainable science park.
space elsewhere on the Science Park, which will be used to house students
An important part of ‘Campus 2020’
and businesses. This should make the
is the Groene Loper. This car-free
campus more vivid and a breeding
zone stretches from the Kennispoort
ground for sustainable innovations.
to Flux. The zone is currently in a
Late 2012 the first project of ‘Campus
final stage of construction and will
2020’ was officially opened; the
get the appearance of a city park
Metaforum. The university library can
with places to sit, bushes and a pond.
be found here, where a pleasant work
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environment for students is created.
Metaforum.
The department of Mathematics and
Last November a new building has been
Computer Sciences is also located in
completed at the far end of the Green
In the plans of ‘Campus 2020’ the TU/e aims to develop a sustainable science park Strip; Flux. The departments of Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering share this building. The next two projects in ‘Campus 2020’ are the renovation of Hoofdgebouw and Gemini. The work on Hoofdgebouw begun after the completion of Flux and the work on Gemini will begin in 2018, after the completion of Hoofdgebouw.
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STATION AREA Railway station The railway station of Eindhoven is a
volume the tower is built and designed
monument designed by Koen van der
in such a way that it seems to be loose
Gaast. It is the sixth most crowded
from the lower floors, the overhang
railway station of the Netherlands and
is quite impressive. The building is
the busiest one outside the Randstad.
famous for its success as an integral
Daily, 75,000 people travel by train
design, whereby architect, construction
and 200,000 people walk through the
engineer and contractor worked closely
tunnel. These numbers illustrate why
together from day one.
the current transformation is needed. The second tunnel of 35 meters wide is
Lichthoven
being built parallel to the former tunnel
The old post office of Eindhoven makes
of eight meters. This makes it possible
room for a new eyecatcher in the centre
for the railway station to function
of Eindhoven: Lichthoven! This project
as usual during the transformation.
will be in the east of the Stationsweg on
Moreover, the transformation will mean
the southern part of the railway station.
that the railway station will be enriched
To make the area more appealing, the
with escalators to the platforms in both
old post office and parking places will
directions and elevators in the new
make room for eight new volumes with
tunnel.
a diverse set of functions. There will be apartments, a hotel, cafĂŠs, shops,
Kennedy Tower
offices, a bicycle parking and parking
This outstanding tower is one of
garage. The most southern volume will
the highest buildings in Eindhoven,
be a residential tower of 23 stories high
northeast from the railway station is
and the student hotel is currently being
the Kennedy tower. This office building
constructed. The space in between
consists of two volumes, which are
the volumes will be mostly filled with
separated by an atrium. On the eastern
greenery.
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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL INTERThe Stationsplein is located next to 18 Septemberplein, redesigned by the Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas. On this square you find the Blob, shopping centre Piazza and a guarded bicycle parking. The Blob The front part of the Blob can already
building is formed of a special shaped
be seen from Stationsplein. You may
faรงade with triangle elements and a
find the Blob hideous or marvellous,
construction of concrete floors. The
but there is no in between. The most
reason to call this building the Blob is
important critique is its contrast with
because of the abbreviation of Binary
other parts of the city centre, but on
Large Object. Two years ago the smaller
the other hand this is exactly also
Bubble was built, on the other side of
the reason to appreciate it; the Blob
18 Septemberplein, which made the
suits the modern city Eindhoven. The
discussion lively again.
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SECTION OF EINDHOVEN
Emmasingel area The Witte Dame The big white building on the other side
the iconic value of the Witte Dame and
of the Emmasingel is the Witte Dame. It
Lichttoren gave lots of critique arose
is built in the 1920s as a light bulb fac-
against this plan. Therefore architect
tory of Philips and was the first multi-
Bert Dirrix (of diederendirrix) was asked
level factory in Eindhoven. The hep-
to make a design for the redevelopment
tagonal pinnacle was used for quality
of the building. Currently the building
test of the light bulbs. In the 1980s Phi-
is home to the public library of the city,
lips wanted to tear down the building,
the Design Academy, a part of Fontys
because the production was moved, but
and GGD among others. CHEPOS | 27
SMALLE HAVEN The Smalle Haven is an area that connects several different inner city zones with each other, and serves as a keystone in the city centre of Eindhoven. The master plan for the area was designed by architect and urbanist Jo Coenen and consists of a great variety of functions. Instead of implementing an isolated concept into the inner city, he chose to take advantage of the existing structures to enhance the coherency between the old and the new. The highlight of the plan is marked
The first four floors house commercial
by the Vesteda-tower, which serves
spaces, the remaining floors are for
as a landmark for the entire city
residential purposes. The top two floors
of Eindhoven and gives the area
contain two luxurious penthouses.
personality. This concept is enforced by the narrow shape of the building and
Next to the Vesteda-tower, between
its faรงade, which gives it a monolithic
the busy Vestdijk and vibrant
appearance. The building peaks at
Stratumseind, the Medina building is
ninety meters and is fourteen meters
situated. It provides room for residents,
wide at its greatest width. The tower is
business, governmental functions
designed by Jo Coenen and contains 24
and cafes. Under supervision of Jo
apartments, divided across 28 stories.
Coenen, the building was designed
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Apart from being the dominant structure in the
Smalle Haven, the Vesteda-tower defines the Eindhoven skyline. by the British architectural firm Neave
allegorical oasis has been created by the
Brown, in collaboration with Van Aken
busy inner city.
Architecten. The transition between different functions is characterised
On the corner of the Smalle Haven,
by a rigid faรงade for the office and
youth center Dynamo is situated.
progressively stacked residential blocks
Alternative rock events are organised
on the Stratumseind side.
in this building, designed by diederendirrix. Dynamo is distinguished
Because of this gradual height change
by the faรงade with brown concrete
and the appliance of roof terraces,
panels in combination with an
patios, conservatories and balconies,
abundance glass, and provides
all apartments have their own outdoor
interaction between the neighbouring
space. In combination with the green
Catharinaplein and the activities inside
faรงades and hanging gardens, an
the building. CHEPOS | 29
Strijp-S Currently, Eindhoven is working hard on the rehabilitation of Strijp-S, the former site of the Philips factories behind the stadium. Design related cultural initiatives, enterprises and educational facilities will be realised, but there will also be room for residential projects and cafes. Below, a summary of the highlights of this area. Klokgebouw
Anton and Gerard
The Klokgebouw served as a
These are the two great white buildings
watertower, hidden behind the great
in the Hoge Rug with the characteristic
clocks it was named for. Also, it was
industrial appearance. Inside, a broad
the location where bakelite was
spectrum of appliances has been
manufactured. The Klokgebouw was
produced in the past. Currently, the
originally slated for demolition, but the
ground level houses design boutiques
demolition costs turned out to be too
and galleries. In addition, the buildings
high. Currently it is one of the most
house office space and several cafes.
vibrant buildings of Strijp-S. 30.000 m2
The special thing about Anton and
of floor space house stages for festivals
Gerard are the newly created lofts.
and events. The building functions as a
These apartments can be divided in
major location during the Dutch Design
different spaces by the inhabitants
Week.
themselves, consisting of one big space. Gardens are located on the roof with a view of the entire city.
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Ketelhuis For a bite or a complete meal, you can
as accommodation for Plaza Futura, an
always drop by the newly renovated
art house cinema and theater complex.
Ketelhuis. The tastefully furnished
In addition will Sint Lucas, a school for
building houses a bakery, coffee shop,
creative, technological and adventurous
restaurant, ‘foodlab’ and rooftop-
students move in to the NatLab.
garden. Previously, heat was distributed from this structure to the rest of the
Area51
factory site.
Previously the central tool factory, currently one of the biggest indoor
NatLab
skate parks in Europe (2800 m2). The
The former physics laboratory Natlab
entire park, including the floors and
(Natuurkundig Laboratorium) used to
ramps, consists of wood. At least once
be the epicenter of innovation and new
a year, the lay-out of the entire park is
Philips products.
changed. In addition to the skate park and skate school, a BMX park is also
Here, the compact disc was invented
housed in the building. Regularly, shows
here and Albert Einstein paid a visit to
take place in the small music venue on
Philips. Currently this building serves
the first floor of the skatepark. CHEPOS | 31
NINA VERKERK, DELFT: “When I was asked to write a piece to compare Delft and Eindhoven, a smile. Nothing is nicer, better and more beautiful than Delft, and definitely not Eindhoven! Hereby my vision on the fact why you are better off in Delft. Firstly, Delft is not situated in Brabant. The picturesque city Delft has a wonderful location in the Randstad, with a minimal distance of ten minutes by train to the big cities Rotterdam and The Hague (instead of villages like Veldhoven and Helmond). Not only the surrounding areas of Delft, with the green heart, the beach of Scheveningen, architectonic and progressive cities, but also Delft itself is interesting in a cultural and recreational sense. The
DELFT VS. EINDHOVEN
historical city centre attracts tourists from all over the world.
more handsome in Delft than in any
The popularity of TU Delft comes from
other random place in the Netherlands.
the years of good results and (inter)
Delft is a real student town as well,
national prestige. The new faculty from
with all facilities students need. There
after the fire is not only architecturally
are lots of student associations and
justified by its classical façade and
the study association of the faculty
modern interior, it is also the most
D.B.S.G. Stylos owns the Maaskantprijs,
beautiful faculty of the Netherland. Far
a reward for the contribution to the
better than the depressing concrete of
architecture debate throughout the
Vertigo.
years. Stylos also provides InDeSem: the international one week workshop,
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initiated by Herman Hertzberger.”
THAT’S WHY tive and modern ‘City of Light’, Eindhoven. This appearance is strengthened by the collaboration with the local design world. By the absence of a historical city centre Eindhoven has the opportunity to profile itself as a modern city with progressive architecture. The city does not need to refer far back in history. Eindhoven however most definitely has a history, which can still be discovered in monuments like the small Philips light bulb factory (now Philipsmuseum), the Witte Dame, the iconic Lichttoren and the Catherinakerk.
THE ULTIMATE BATTLE TO SETTLE THE NEVERENDING, FIERCE, BUT FRIENDLY RIVALRY.
Vertigo is architecturally speaking full of surprises and the figurehead of the TU/e. The open character is appreciated by students as well as teachers. Besides, Vertigo is in aesthetics and sustainability a progressive project, as a faculty of the
THOMAS HENRY, EINDHOVEN:
Built Environment should be.
“To the question: ‘How did you end up
Concerning student life there are
in Eindhoven?’ I always answer: ‘The
lots of activities in Eindhoven. In the
choice was Delft or Eindhoven’ and for
“gezellige” city centre everyone can
me the choice was Clear! Eindhoven is
find their own way, for both men and
situated in Brabant, where “gezellig-
female. You can find a big shopping
heid” dominates. The best party of the
mall, intimacy at the Kleine Berg and
year “CARNAVAL” is not celebrated
of course Stratumseind, the longest
more intense anywhere else and at-
pub street of the Benelux! In addition,
tracts people from all over the country
CHEOPS organises the famous faculty
every year.
party in Café Thomas four times a year
Philips gave the city international allure,
and is active on various levels in the city
as founder of the technological, innova-
and at the university.” CHEPOS | 33
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After one great week of parties, having fun and not worrying about anything, it will be hard to start again with lectures and BAU-studio, but with some Tips & Tricks you will be prepared for your first year!
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ACADEMICAL ARTS AND CRAFTS
be kept in mind, designing is not a linear
There you are, sitting in your studio.
process; you will get back from your
One hour ago you were attending a
computer to your drawing board and
mechanics lecture and from now on
vice versa. So the design process is a
you have to focus on your project.
complex process with several feedback
Sometimes you look around a little,
loops.
while your supervisor is walking around the studio. When he spots you, he
PRESENTATION: I WILL DO THAT
approaches and asks: “How is your is
TOMORROW
project going?”. Generally your answer
After several weeks you have to present
is: “Fine…”
your design to your supervisor, probably nobody has slept much last week as is
PRAISE YOUR SKETCH PAPER!
usual.
Where do you start with your design? Your sketch paper will be your best
A few of you will have some trouble
friend in the first few weeks, and the
with finishing your projects: their
further you get in your education you
notebook has crashed and everything
never leave your sketch paper. But
will be lost, a part is lost, etc... When
probably you do not know what sketch
you ask senior students, everyone will
paper is, right? It is a kind of paper, soft,
tell you: “Always backup all your stuff!
thin but most important: transparent.
ALWAYS!”So we will give you some
And what do you use your sketch paper
advice, the first shortcut you must know:
for? That thin transparent paper gives
CTRL+S.
you the possibility to work organised and to adjust your previous design.
However, to set your mind at ease,
But most of all, sketch paper is the
usually everything comes together in
paper every architect needs to be a true
the end. Then the moment of truth will
architect!
be there: your presentation. Convincing your supervisors about your design,
Most of the time you start with hand
tell them why it is the best design, tell
drawings, then you put your design
them why it should work in practice
more detailed in one of the given digital
and tell them everything they want to
drawing programs. One thing that must
know. But do not think: “I will compose
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TOOLS the presentation in a minute before the start�. All your supervisors will make you believe the process is the most important, but believe us, your presentation will make or break you. Take your time to structure your story, to convince everyone of the essence of your design, and it is very important to hold the attention of your audience: make them curious about what you are going to tell. SOME TIPS Being a good student goes hand in hand with having fun, enjoying your first year, enjoying the things you must do and do things you want to do. Learn some extra skills by joining workshops organised by CHEOPS. Your first year will be a year with hardship and success, when finishing your freshman year you can be proud of yourself.
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Where to go around Campus Facilities of the TU/e
Education Office – Vertigo – Vrt. 2.12 The Education Office is responsible for timetables and student administration, and are open every day from 12:00h till 14:00h. In addition, it serves foreign students wishing to study at Eindhoven University of Technology, as well as Dutch students wanting to study abroad. Facility Office – Vertigo – Vrt. 1.50 The Facility Office on the first floor provides printing on A2, A1 and A0, with reduced prices for students of the Department of the Built Environment. Here they also lend beamers, help with software like Adobe and Autodesk programs and make reservations for rooms and facilities. CHEOPS – Vertigo – Vrt. 1.53 The desk of the student association can be found on the bridge between Vertigo and the Zwarte Doos. Here you can pick up books you have oderded, subscribe for activities and drink coffee with fellow students. 38 | CHEPOS
TOOLS The Education and Student Service Center – Metaforum - MF 1.214 The Education and Student Service Center is the central point at the TU/e where questions are answered about study application, tuition and other services in the field of education. CareerCenter – Metaforum - Energy Forum The CareerCenter forms the bridge between students and employers. The centre offers labour market orientation, job matching, career coaching meetings and workshops to support TU/e students with their next career step. Notebook Service Center ICT – Metaforum - MF 1.557 The Notebook Service Center is available to all TU/e students. It provides support for hardware and software on the TU/e notebook and the clicker. Reproshop – Metaforum - MF 1.597 The MFPs, placed all over the university, are used for printing. Prints however can also be made at the Reproshop. The shop offers more extensive options for printing, editing and binding, and sells various office products as well as for example TU/e hoodies. Spar supermarket – Flux – ground floor The TU/e campus has recently opened its own small supermarket, with a formula aimed specifically at students. The shop offers several hundereds of items specifically for lunch and coffee breaks and a lot of healthy products like fresh juices. Furthermore, ovenfresh bread can be picked up on the spot, and fresh coffee will be served for one euro. CHEPOS | 39
Going out in Eindhoven Some of the city’s finest restaurants and bars
Restaurants are found throughout the city centre. The area surrounding the Catherina plein, marked by the twin towers of the Catherina plein, hosts most of the restaurants and bars. Especially Stratumseind which houses over fifty different bars. Filmhuis ‘De Zwarte Doos’ Situated in the former chemistry lab attached to Vertigo is ‘De Zwarte Doos,’ which serves as cinema and grand café.
Trafalgar Pub Among the many restaurants in the Dommelstraat is the Trafalgar Pub. This Irish pub serves excellent meat dishes.
De Burger De Burger, serves the best burgers in town, next to the Catherinaplein. For an affordable price.
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TOOLS Café Thomas Café Thomas is the favourite bar of CHEOPS, as the faculty parties are organised here. Besides these parties, students of the Department of the Built Environment frequently party until 02.00h on Thursday nights.
Café Spijker Next to Café Thomas, Café Spijker is situated. Popular among students, this bar is the few to enjoy substantial amounts of visitors on both Tuesdays and Thursdays. It also serves 3-course meals for €15,- Monday to Thursday.
‘t Lempke ‘t Lempke is one of the most popular student bars as it sponsors many study and sports associations (as can be seen by their emblems on the walls). Like the Thomas and Spijker, students dancing on the bar occurs occasionally.
Café Santé Café Santé is the economical alternative to the prominent bars in the street. Thirtheen beers, a ‘blaadje bier’, are served for just over €10. It is based halfway the first section of Stratum.
Bierprofessor Bierprofessor translates to Beerprofessor, which gives a hint what kind of bar this is. The bar pours 6 kinds of draught beer and has 166 more on bottle, it can be found opposite to ‘t Lempke. CHEPOS | 41
Agenda tips for you and your intro group
On the first Monday of the new college year, TU/e celebrates the
31 AUG
Opening of academic year. For the students a huge party will be organised! From 17.30h till 00.00h the party will take place by Metaforum at the Markthal. There is no better way to start the new academic year!
17 - 25 OKT
The 14th edition of the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven presents promising Dutch designers. Their work is exposed
during the Dutch Design Week. In all of Eindhoven expositions are held and many workplaces are opened. This event is very inspiring for students of the built environment and definitely worth visiting! The program will be published on www.ddw.nl
7 - 14 NOV
Philips made Eindhoven the City of Light. More than fifty artists offer light shows, sculptures and projections and give the
audience a surprising new view of the city. The returning event GLOW will publish the route of this spectacle on www.gloweindhoven.nl and will go on till 00.00h. Every week Filmhuis ‘De Zwarte Doos’ shows the latest movies. The program will kick off on the 2nd of September
EVERY WEEK
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Introduction Camp This camp is organised for the freshmen of Architecture, Building and Planning. During these days you will get to know each other while partying and doing fun activities. Tue. 25/8 - Thu. 27/8
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25 euro
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Register till 21-08-2015
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You can register by filling in this flyer and handing it in at the CHEOPS-counter on level 1 of Vertigo. Or you can register on our website www.cheops.cc
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