The former power plant of Philips in Eindhoven is transformed into the multi-tenant Innovation Powerhouse. A transformation from a brute, raw and heavy industrial complex -in size and volume completely unsuitable for offices- into a comfortable, breathing, spacious, fresh and innovative work environment. The points of departure were to maintain the building’s architectural qualities and to incorporate this vision of an open environment for innovation. To create a vibrant center where all inhabitants can meet, the architects created a clear-cut backbone in the building, which clusters all activity and forms the heart of the building. Inspired by the original plans, the architects added a steel vertical garden to the central high-rise, completing the originally intended symmetry of the building. The symmetry is finished by a glass extension at the back of the building. Other interventions are kept subtle, to highlight and strengthen the monumental industrial character of the building.
Nombre del proyecto
Innovation Powerhouse
Autor
Atelier van Berlo
Eugelink Architectuur
De Bever Architecten
Sitio web
Edición
4
Shortlisted
Año
2018
Superficie m²
11.000
Coste €
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Ciudad
Eindhoven
País
Netherlands
Colaboradores
Structural engineer: Van de Laar Installation engineer: Kemtec B.V. Contractor: GeVa Vastgoed
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