Chepos Mini 2016

INTRO

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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 honored 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 program 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

organizational.

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 of the Department of the Built Environment (ex-first year student Built Environment TU/e)

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CITY OF LIGHT

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INTRODUCTION PROGRAM

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MAP OF EINDHOVEN

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WHAT IS CHEOPS?

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TU/E SCIENCE PARK

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JOIN A COMMITTEE

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STATION AREA

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CHEOPS BOARD

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EMMASINGEL QUADRANT

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STRIJP-S

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INDEX NOW

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4 THAT’S WHY

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DELFT VS. EINDHOVEN

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HOW TO BAU

SPOT THE DIFFERENCES

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WHERE TO GO AROUND CAMPUS 34

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GOING OUT IN EINDHOVEN

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ALWAYS BUILDING

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SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY

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CONNECT THE DOTS

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AGENDA

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We are Chepos and we publish a magazine about architecture, urbanism, technology, real estate and CHEOPS three times a year.

This Chepos Mini contains (in)famous buildings in Eindhoven, great study tips and of course the best bars in Eindje!

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CHEPOS bouwkundig magazine

49

november 2014

Dear first year student,

has been compiled on the annual ‘busi-

Today the Intro finally starts and with

ness trip’, where we combine business

that your life as a student in the beauti-

and pleasure.

ful city of Eindhoven. This Introduction Week will prepare you for your study at

In this magazine, Eindhoven, the cam-

the Department of the Built Environ-

pus and the faculty are introduced to

ment. Lots of fun, sports and educati-

you, but the CHEOPS board members

onal activities will make you feel right

will introduce themselves to you as

at home. My time as an Introkid was

well. Remember their faces as you may

one of the best weeks of my student

smear them in with custard, chocolate

life thus far and got me familiar with

sprinkles, flour and other sticky treats

Eindhoven and the TU/e campus.

to inaugurate them as the 31st board of CHEOPS.

This Chepos mini is a special Intro edition of the Chepos, which is a magazine

I want to wish you lots of fun during

that focusses on the world of the Built

one of the best weeks of your life!

Environment and CHEOPS. This Chepos mini is one of the activities brought

Justin Agyin

forth from the world of CHEOPS, as it

Chief Editor, Chepos CHEPOS | 7

MONDAY 08.30 Last minute registration for the absent-minded @ Intro-office 10:00 Welcome at department @ Vertigo

- Welcome speech

- Introducing the CHEOPS board

- Announcing of and meeting your group

- Group activities 12.30 Lunch @ KOE-veld 13.00 Business case @ Vertigo 17.30 Dinner @ Your introduction parents’ place 20.00 Official opening introduction week @ Markthal 20.45 Science Show @ Markthal 22.00 Drink @ Markthal 23.30 End of the ‘official’ program

Introduction program TUESDAY

9.00 Breakfast @ Vertigo 9.30 Faculty Tour @ Vertigo 13:30 Lunch @ KOE-veld 14:00 Green Strip Market @ Green Strip 18.00 Dinner at Study Association @ Next to Vertigo 20:30 Party at Study Association @ Café Thomas 23.00 End of the ‘official’ program

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WEDNESDAY

9:00 Breakfast @ KOE-veld 10.00 Parallel program @ City Center

- Student life

- City tour 12:00 Lunch @ City Center 13:00 Continuation of the parallel program 18:00 Dinner @ Flux-veld 20:30 Eindhoven by Night @ Stratum 23:00 End of the ‘official’ program

THURSDAY

09.30 Breakfast @ Vertigo 10.00 City Games @ Stadhuisplein &18 Septemberplein 12.30 Lunch @ Vertigo 13.00 Intro training 1 (own choice) @ Various locations 15.00 Intro training 2 (own choice) @ Various locations 16.30 Intro training 3 (own choice) @ Various locations 18.00 Dinner by Student Associations/ESSF @ KOE-veld 20.00 Party at Student Associations @ Flux-veld 23.00 End of the ‘official’ program

FRIDAY 11:00 13:00 14:00 18.00

Hangover breakfast @ Café Thomas Student in Motion @ Flux-veld All TU/egether End of Intro 2016; collect your belongings @ SkyBar! Underground

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What is CHEOPS?

Primarily, CHEOPS exists for

Apart from being involved with

students to help them with their

the education itself, CHEOPS also

education. Apart from selling

provides extracurricular activities

books, this means it protects the

that broaden students’ knowledge

quality of the education of the

about the built environment.

students of the Built Environment.

Through field trips, (international)

The Propaedeutic, Bachelor and

excursions, workshops and more

Master Councils investigate possible

students are given the chance to

shortcomings and advice the faculty

learn more than they can through

about their findings.

the regular lectures.

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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 or tea and to meet

activities organised by CHEOPS,

other 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 organize

education and activities at the CHEOPS

these activities yourself!

counter!

CHEOPS organizes leisurely

Finally, students are of course also

activities throughout the year for

participating in these organizing

the students of Built Environment

committees themselves. Through

to wind off. This ranges from

these committees various skills such

the weekly drinks at the Skybar!

as organizing, contacting, designing

Underground to faculty parties

and discussing can be developed,

hosting hundreds of students to the

as well as friends can be made and

yearly Plugged Festival which draws

relations with companies can be

over a thousand students from the

built.

entire university.

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JOIN A COMMITTEE! CHEOPS, Study Association of the Built

and making the decorations for the

Environment consists of more than

location. Finally, they will also come

twenty committees, of which some will

up with an awesome outfit. Promotion

majorily consist of freshman students.

of the event is very important and the

Are you interested in becoming active

responsibility for this lies with the Party

within the study association? Drop by

Committee; the committee has to

the CHEOPS counter in Vertigo and

make sure posters and flyers are spread

register!

out over the campus. The members

Party Committee

of the Party Committee are in charge

The Party Committee organizes the

sure everything works out as planned.

famous faculty parties! Four times a year

So if you like social activities and you

a party will be organized by CHEOPS,

would like to do something parallel to

attended by many students. The

studying, maybe the Party Committee is

members of the committee are involved

something for you!

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during the event and have to make

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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 Council monitors the first years’ problems and mediates between students and teachers. The council consists of

Activity Committee

freshman students who are interested

The Activity Committee organizes

in education and find it important that

course-related activities for all students

the education is continuously improved.

of Department of Built Enviroment.

They initiate dialogue with professors

These activities are complementary to

or send letters, but they may also come

the regular educational courses students

up with their own striking event to raise

attend at the university. They provide

awareness and celebrate education. Do

additional insight in the different facets

you have a special interest in education

that make up the Built Environment.

or do you want to be involved in your

This committee has a lot of freedom; its

faculty and like the faculty board to hear

members can organize anything course-

your opinion? The Propaedeutic Council

related, such as workshops in presenting

might be the right committee for you!

or building, field-trips to building material manufacturers or architectural works and guest lectures. The students participating in this committee are in charge of organizing, contacting external parties and leading the acitivity itself. Are you an enthusiastic student who likes to conceive and organize fun activities? Then join the Activity Committee!

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CHEOPS BOARD The CHEOPS board runs the study association. They participate in every committee offered by CHEOPS. This year the 31st board is taking the lead, consisting of Martijn, Alissa, Merel, Simone, Sven and Daan. Being the 31st board, they take the lead in all the activities of the association. 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.

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MARTIJN VEGT, Chairman As I come from Leiden, my favorite food is hutspot (potatoes, carrots, onions). Also, my favorite coffee is Kaffe Hela Bönor Mörkrost, from IKEA. If you are wearing a onesie during the intro you should watch out for people a bit tipsy. You do not want to wake up in a onesie covered in last night’s meal. If you want a fun time you should hang out with Merel; she is always looking for fun!

ALISSA LOS, Secretary My feet are size 39, which is a bit smaller than average in my family. My best tip for you as freshmen is to enjoy everything! Martijn will prabably gain the most weight this academic year. He likes the supertje, a very fatty french fries snack. Also, Daan is a stylist in desguise; he will probably get shaved this intro because he cares a lot bout his hair.

MEREL VAN HOOREN, Treasurer I have the best taste in clothing. Daan may seem fashionable but he only knows shoes. My favorite coffee is Starbucks. In the summertime I like Java Chip Frappuccino and in wintertime Caramel Macchiato. On your first day you should ask a lot of questions, but more importantly, just go with the flow. Simone will be always there for you to count on, she is always ready to help!

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SIMONE TAX, Education The people walking around in colorful overalls are the pleasant members of CHEOPS. Sven is super relaxed!

However, during the intro you should really watch out for the horrible jokes made by Pim (30th board). On your first day of study you should definitely talk to as many people as possible. You should also register for CHEOPS!

SVEN THIJSEN, Professional Relations My favorite coffee is black, not the Starbucks’ one. My taste in clothing is more expensive than my wallet can afford.

With the 31st board we are going to make Vertigo twice as tall to make its name more suitable. Alissa is very handsome. And also very helpful. And extraordinarily smart. And always cheerful. In spite of that she can also be very sweet.

DAAN KROPMAN, Public Relations When I drank SchĂźltenbrau my tongue froze to the can.

I put a lot of effort into getting to the best hairdresser. I always go to one in Gemert (45min. travel) and I make plans with my friends to go there collaboratively. I also really have a fetish for shoes. If something falls on my shoes I cannot stop focussing on it. My closet contains many more shoes than that of an average girl!

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EINDH VEN

City of Light In 1891 Frits Philips opened a small light bulb factory in the town of Eindhoven, which however had already gained its city rights in 1232. This light bulb factory grew into the multinational electronics manufacturer Philips and Eindhoven grew accordingly upon this success. Therefore, Eindhoven is also called the Lichtstad (City of Light) and one week a year, with Carnival, the name of Eindhoven is even changed to Lampegat.

In the Second World War many historical buildings were lost downtown, which left Eindhoven without a coherent historical center. This, combined with the demolition rage of the 60s and 70s, left space for progressive architecture in Eindhoven. The 18 Septemberplein has for instance undergone a significant metamorphosis a couple of years ago. The TU/e Science Park is also transforming with the Campus 2020 plan.

On the former industrial site Strijp-S the history of the city is however still maintained despite their change in function. This allows the city to gradually gain more character. The old factories and large empty sheds in the city center and in Strijp offer new opportunities for creative entrepreneurs, start-ups and breweries. Next to that, Eindhoven is still proud of its titles such as ‘smartest region in the world’ and ‘best city center of the Netherlands’ and is known as a dynamic city.

The light has not disappeared either as in each November the artificial light festival GLOW takes place.

In this way Eindhoven remains the Lichtstad of the Netherlands.

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TU/E SCIENCE PARK You will probably witness the

Moreover, in the future all faculties will

completion of the Campus 2020 plan

be situated around the Groene Loper in

during your study career; the work is

the Compact Campus. This allows the

already in full swing and noticeable on

campus to be a lot more concentrated,

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 is

and businesses. For example, Luna

the Groene Loper. This car-free zone

which has recently been transformed

stretches from the Kennispoort to Flux

into a residential tower where

with places to sit, bushes and a pond.

international students are housed.

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FILE: CITY OF LIGHT

This should make the campus more

Two departments share this building,

vivid and a breeding ground for

Applied Physics and Electrical

sustainable innovations. Late 2012

Engineering. The current project in

the first project of Campus 2020 was

Campus 2020 is the renovation of

officially opened; the Metaforum. The

Hoofdgebouw (nowadays known as

university library can be found there,

Atlas). The work on Hoofdgebouw

where a pleasant work environment

begun after the completion of Flux and

for students is created, as well as

the work on Gemini will begin in 2018,

the department of Mathematics and

after the completion of Hoofdgebouw.

Computer Sciences. A new building has been completed at the end of the Green Strip: Flux.

In the plans of Campus 2020 the TU/e aims to develop a sustainable science park.

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STATION AREA Railway station The railway station of Eindhoven is a

connected through multiple passages.

listed monument designed by Koen van

In both tunnels several facilities can

der Gaast. It is the sixth most crowded

be found, as a large railway station is

railway station of the Netherlands

expected to accommodate these days.

and the busiest one outside the

Moreover, with the new tunnel, the

Randstad. Daily, 75,000 people travel

station is enriched with escalators to

by train and go through Eindhoven’s

the platforms in both directions and

station. This illustrates why the current

elevators.

transformation is much needed.

The new tunnel was opened in Because of its monumental status,

December 2015, simultaneous with

the external appearance of the

the closing of the first tunnel. Finishing

station building will not change. The

the second tunnel, before closing the

transformation is focused on making

first, made it possible for the railway

space inside the plan. A thirteen

station to function as optimal as

meter wide tunnel was built parallel

possible during the transformation. The

to the first tunnel, which has a width

complete passage, with both tunnels, is

of eight meters. The tunnels will be

planned to open in November 2016.

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FILE: CITY OF LIGHT Lichthoven The old post office of Eindhoven has

The Student Hotel in this plan will

made room for a new eyecatcher in

therefore give a unique experience to

the center of Eindhoven; The Student

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Hotel! This project is part of the larger

stories and 400 rooms will specifically

plan Lichthoven.

be directed to international and national students.

Lichthoven is a plan with eight new volumes with a different set of

The Student Hotel focuses on

functions. Four office buildings, a hotel

community, convenience and comfort.

and three apartment buildings with

The idea is that a student can just roll

cafĂŠs and restaurants on the ground

in with his or hers suitcase and The

floor will form the plan. In between

Student Hotel will take care of the

the buildings, the space will be filled

rest. To accommodate the students,

with greenery and connected to the

all facilities are available. Including a

Stationsplein.

restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a laundry, a cozy meeting

Lichthoven is a remarkable spot in

room and a fitness area. Free WiFi is

Eindhoven; in the midst of the center

also included, as is a bike to easily get

and directly next to the railway station.

around town.

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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 building is composed of a special

The front part of the Blob can already

shaped façade with triangular elements

be seen from Stationsplein. You may

and a construction of concrete floors.

find the Blob hideous or marvellous;

The Blob’s name is an abbreviation of

there is no in between. The most

Binary Large Object. Two years ago the

important critique is its contrast with

smaller Bubble was built on the other

other parts of the city centre, but on

side of 18 Septemberplein, which made

the other hand this is exactly also

the discussion about its qualities lively

the reason to appreciate it; the Blob

again.

suits the modern city of Eindhoven.

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FILE: CITY OF LIGHT

SECTION OF EINDHOVEN

Emmasingel quadrant The Witte Dame

but the iconic value of the Witte Dame

The big white building on the other side

and Lichttoren caused lots of critique

of the Emmasingel is the Witte Dame. It

against this plan. Therefore architect

is built in the 1920s as a light bulb fac-

Bert Dirrix (of diederendirrix) was asked

tory of Philips and was the first multi-

to make a design for the redevelopment

level factory in Eindhoven. The hep-

of the building. Currently the building

tagonal pinnacle was used for quality

is home to the public library of the city,

test of the light bulbs. In the 1980s Phi-

the Design Academy, a part of Fontys

lips wanted to tear down the building

and GGD among others.

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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 realized, but there will also be room for residential projects and cafes. Below, some of the highlights of this area.

Klokgebouw

Ketelhuis

The Klokgebouw is, as seen from

For a bite or a complete meal, you can

the railway, the most eye-catching

always drop by the renovated Ketelhuis.

building of Strijp-S. It served as a

Previously, heat was distributed from

watertower, which was hidden behind

this structure’s kettles to the rest of the

the large clocks it was named for. The

factory site. Now, the building houses

Klokgebouw was originally slated for

a bakery, restaurant and ‘foodlab’. In

demolition, but this turned out to be

the renovation, the building kept its

too costly. Currently it is one of the

industrial feeling with its massive iron

most vibrant buildings of Strijp-S. Its

table on the first floor, black-and-white

30,000 m2 of floor space house stages

tile floor and the ceiling paint that

for festivals and events.

comes peeling off.

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FILE: CITY OF LIGHT

Space-S

Vershal

This unique concept made it possible to

Vershal Het Veem is located on the

design your own apartment on Strijp-S.

ground floor of the Veemgebouw,

From the start, the future occupants sat

a former TV-tower and warehouse.

together to design their ideal residential

Multiple businesses are located in the

building. Their amount of participation

Vershal, from a bakery to a florist and

could enlarge their chance of getting a

from a soup seller to a pastry shop. Not

spot in Space-S. In the end it resulted

all spots are filled in yet, but the goal

in 420 apartments of different sizes,

is to accommodate all daily shopping

suitable for students, families, elderly

needs. In the meantime it is already a

people, etc. Construction has started in

very nice place to get delicassies or to

May 2015 and the first apartments are

have lunch or dinner.

planned to be finished in December.

Broeinest Broeinest is designed as a meeting place for the (interior-) architect and designer.

It is a free open workspace with facilities as a materials library, workshop and laser cutter. Also, it houses space to have meetings and workshops and has a cafĂŠ.

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NINA VERKERK, DELFT: “When I was asked to write a piece to compare Delft and Eindhoven, I smiled.

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 just ten minutes by train to major cities like 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 Netherlands. 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 ven. 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 Cuijpers’ Catherinakerk.

THE ULTIMATE BATTLE TO SETTLE THE NEVER-ENDING, 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 either Delft or Eindhoven’ so

“gezellige” city centre everyone can

for me the choice was clear! Eindhoven

find their own way, both men and

is 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, Carnival, is not celebrated more

of course Stratumseind, the longest

intense anywhere else and attracts peo-

pub street of the Benelux! In addition,

ple from all over the country every year.

CHEOPS organises the famous faculty

Philips gave the city international fame,

party in Café Thomas four times a year

as founder of the technological, innova-

and is active on various levels in the city

tive and modern ‘City of Light’, Eindho-

and at the university.”

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HOW MANY THINGS WENT WRONG WITH OUR BREAKFAST?

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TOOLS

After one great week of parties, having fun and not worrying about anything, it might be difficult to start with lectures and BAU-studio, but with some Tips & Tricks you will be prepared for your first year!

HOW TO BAU CHEPOS | 33

There you are, sitting in your studio.

PRESENTATION: I WILL DO THAT

One hour ago you were attending a

TOMORROW

mechanics lecture and now you have to

Tomorrow is presentation day. After

focus on your project. You look around

the last feedback session with your

a little and see your supervisor walk

supervisor, you were given some final

around the studio. Your eyes meet, he

input and tips. You made your last-

approaches you and asks: “How is your

minute changes and final drawings.

project going?”. Your answer, as always,

Time for bed. Or not? You still need to

is: “Fine…”

make your presentation!

PRAISE YOUR SKETCH PAPER!

Your tutors might tell you it is all about

On material cannot be missed to

the process, not about the presentation,

start any project: sketch paper. This

but do not be fooled! Your grade will

transparent roll of thin smooth paper

stand or fall with this. It is wise to spend

will be your best friend throuhout your

some thinking into how and what

entire studies. Its transparency gives you

should be placed on the presentation

the possibility to work organized and to

boards. Structure your story and

adjust your previous designs. But most

place your drawings in a logical order,

of all, nothing is permanent in a sketch,

otherwise you will be going back and

which makes it the perfect place to

forth and everyone, including you, will

experiment with your designs.

be lost. Additionally, do not be afraid to show your process! The messy sketch

Although you will soon learn to work

or paper model of your first week might

with digital drawing programs, it is good

explain more about your idea than your

to remember that manual design always

beautiful but complex final drawing.

leaves more room for experimentation and transformation. Combining these

At last, the day has come: presentation

is key: designing is not a linear process.

day. You hardly slept and it is time to

You will get back from your computer

explain your work. You put your coffee

to your drawing board and vice versa.

or energy drink down, and nervously

This way, it is possible to be playful and

stumble forward. “Erm... My name is...,

precise at the same time.

and my project is, erm, a school. Here is the classroom and here are toilets...”

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TOOLS The first advice is to take yourself and your work seriously. Although is it good to spend some time into telling a good story, do not think that you are the next Jimmy Fallon. Secondly: be positive!

As long as you do not point out your mistakes, your supervisors are likely to miss them. Take your time to convince them that your design is the best ever made. Prepare answers to questions you can expect in advance and, finally: relax.

TIPS&TRICKS FROM SENIOR STUDENTS - Design and experiment with things YOU like, not just what your tutor likes.

- Go wild, but be realistic.

- Try to combine what you learn in your courses to your projects.

- Save. Your. Work.

- Find the reasons why you like something. “Because it’s pretty” is not an argument.

- Visit your reference buildings! You will learn more from a visit than from 100 pictures you found on google.

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Where to go around Campus Facilities of the TU/e

Education Office – Vertigo – Vrt. 2.I05 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.C20 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 facilities.

CHEOPS – Vertigo – Vrt. 1.15 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 ordered, subscribe for activities and have a cup of coffee or tea with fellow students.

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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.

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 Last year, the TU/e campus got its own small supermarket, with a formula aimed specifically at students. The shop offers several hundreds of items specifically for lunch and coffee breaks, as freshly bread and coffee, but also products for dinner or necessities for a clean household.

Student Sports Centre Eindhoven (SSC) The Student Sports Centre is situated on the edge of the campus, just over the Dommel. Next to multiple halls, the center holds a swimming pool and two gyms with fitness equipment for cardio and strength training. As well as offering several courses, the SSC is the home of 38 different sports associations.

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Going out in Eindhoven Some of the city’s best activities, bars and restaurants

A good night out consists of a fun activity or good bar and a great meal, preferably (as a student) an affordable one. Some of these can be found in Strijp-S, most in the city center near the Catharinaplein. There and at the Markt are restaurants; most bars are, obviously, at Stratumseind.

Cinema ‘De Zwarte Doos’ Situated in the former chemistry lab attached to Vertigo: an affordable cinema, which also serves as a grand café.

Wildeman pub quiz Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 20.30h you and your team can compete to win the quiz night at this bar.

Escape Rooms Escape with your friends in this thrilling game; rooms can be found at Strijp-S, Stratumseind and the Mathildelaan.

Van Abbe Museum As a student, you can visit the Van Abbe Museum for free! But: only on Tuesday between 15.00h and 17.00h.

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TOOLS Café Thomas Café Thomas is the favorite bar of CHEOPS, as the faculty parties are organized 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 one of the few to enjoy many visitors on both Tuesdays and Thursdays.

It also serves 3-course meals for €15,Monday through Thursday.

De Ballenbak De Ballenbak is the only bar that is open after 02.00h, it serves cheap beer and a chance to drink and dance until dawn, but only if you bring your student card and enter before 01.45h.

Café Santé Café Santé is the economical alternative to the prominent bars in the street. Ten 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 draft beer and has 166 more on bottle, it can be found opposite to ‘t Lempke.

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Trafalgar Pub Among the many restaurants in the Dommelstraat is the Trafalgar Pub. This Irish pub serves excellent meat dishes.

The atmosphere is great, both for groups or a romantic date night.

Best kebab in town A night out stands or falls with a good ‘kapsalon’ or kebab. Both Hizmet and Eethuis Vestdijk are famous for their quality. The first one serves fresh homemade meals, the other quality portions, served with great care.

Soul Kitchen This restaurant on Strijp-S is not only very affordable and has live music, but also serves a social function, both for the community and staff. Soul Kitchen is a training center for young adults collaborating with a care and work center.

De Burger De Burger, serves the best burgers in town for an affordable price. It is located next to the Catharinaplein. Although it is not possible to reserve a seat, it is worth the wait on a busy day.

Happy Italy This restaurant combines three things students love: cheap food, large portions, and quality food and atmosphere.

No better place in Eindhoven to enjoy a good pasta or pizza.

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TOOLS how to become that annoying student who is...

ALWAYS BUILDING You have been studying for a few months, and have really gotten the hang of building. And so you shall build things, everywhere, with everything. To get you started, here are a few experiments you can try to fully show the world what you are made of.

ANNOYING THE BARTENDER: Get your hand on a few beer coasters. Use the edge of a beer coaster to split another one halfway through (see tutorial below). Repeat the process and put two together to create awesome beer tower building blocks. To fully annoy the bartender but risk getting kicked out: add some beer glasses to your tower!

ANNOYING YOUR HOUSEMATES: Have you already found out how high you can make a pancake tower before it collapses?

Made a tower of uncooked spaghetti? If not, these are perfectly normal things to try in your first year. To make life a little better for you and your housemates afterwards, here is a good recipe for an edible building experiment: zucchini boats. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C, split a zucchini over the length, scoop out the content to get two long canoes. Add crème fraiche, herbs and ham cubes to the removed zucchini. Put the mixture back in the canoes and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

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SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY! As known, the life of a student is not that cheap. The average monthly expenses of a Built Environment student can be seen in the chart below. They combine to a total average of €1000. To accommodate you, a newbie in the student life, here are some tips to save money.

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Agenda

tips for you and your intro group

5 SEP

On the first Monday of the new year, TU/e celebrates the

Opening of academic year. For the students a huge party will be organized.

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!

The theme of the Open Monuments day in 2016 is Icons

10-11 SEP

and Symbols. The 30th edition of this event will refer to objects that have a special meaning, objects that actually transcend themselves. Approximately threehundred municipalities will participate.

The 15th edition of the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven

22-30 OCT

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 Philips made Eindhoven the City of Light. More than fifty

12-19 NOV

artists offer light shows, sculptures and projections and give the audience a surprising new view of the city. The annual event GLOW will publish the route of this spectacle on www.gloweindhoven.nl and will go on till 00.00h.

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Introduction Camp Join the freshmen of Architecture, Building and Planning on a three day trip. Be ready for fun activities and parties and make new friends for life!

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