EINDHOVEN
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CITY OF LIGHT, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
Partners DDW Trespa Stad Eindhoven Design Coöperatie Brainport
Eindhoven is sometimes called the ‘City of Light’ of the North, as the city’s explosive growth since the end of the 18th century has been closely linked to that of Philips. During WOII several historical parts were destroyed and the following modern reconstruction replaced many buildings in the centre. Today, the face of Eindhoven is rapidly changing, showing a new sense of self-confidence. But old sites certainly aren’t being forgotten. A unique amount of industrial heritage of which mainly former industrial Philips buildings, are converted and reused by up-and-coming sectors such as technology and design. Eindhoven is now a major technology research and educational hub with amongst others a large University of Technology. But it isn’t just a city with high-tech activities. In the 2000s decade, the city emerged as the capital of Dutch industrial design. Due to the fame of Design Academy Eindhoven, dubbed ‘The School of Cool’, Eindhoven has been able to grow in the design industry
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with such events as the annual Dutch Design Week – the largest design event in The Netherlands. Every October around 1500 international designers show their work, from disciplines such as industrial design, concept design, graphic design, textile & fashion, fooddesign – and ... architecture!
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Photography: Norbert van Onna - ‘City of Light’ of the North (1) | van Abbemuseum (2) | Housing Tower Admirant (3)
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