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| Strijp | |
|---|---|
| Name | Strijp |
| Settlement type | District |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Municipality | Eindhoven |
Strijp Strijp is a district in Eindhoven notable for its transformation from an industrial complex to a mixed-use urban quarter. Originally the heart of manufacturing for Philips in the late 19th and 20th centuries, the area has become a focal point for cultural venues, creative industries, and residential redevelopment. Strijp’s evolution connects to broader regional developments involving institutions such as TU Eindhoven, Brainport Eindhoven, and municipal planning initiatives by Gemeente Eindhoven.
The district began as an industrial extension tied to the rise of Philips under founders like Gerard Philips and Anton Philips, expanding during the Second Industrial Revolution and World War periods influenced by events such as World War I and World War II. Postwar production aligned Strijp with innovations in electronics and lighting alongside partnerships with firms including Matsushita and collaborations with research centers such as Philips Research and TU Eindhoven. Deindustrialization in the late 20th century paralleled trends seen in Rust Belt areas and prompted redevelopment initiatives influenced by policies from the European Union and investments from real estate actors like AREA Development and local housing corporations such as Trudo. Cultural reinvention drew on examples like Docklands regeneration and projects championed by heritage organizations like Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed.
Strijp sits in the northern part of Eindhoven within North Brabant and is subdivided into sectors historically referenced as Strijp-S, Strijp-T, and Strijp-R. Adjacent areas include Centrum, Woensel, Gestel, and infrastructure nodes such as Eindhoven Airport and Eindhoven Centraal station. Urban planners reference corridors linking Strijp to the Dommel river valley and to regional green spaces like Genneper Parken. Notable local places include Philips Stadion nearby and squares influenced by projects from architects associated with firms like OMA and MVRDV.
Strijp’s economy historically revolved around manufacturing for Philips Electronics, including lamp production and consumer electronics tied to product lines such as Philips Hue and radio technologies developed alongside companies like Koninklijke Philips N.V. affiliates. Contemporary economic activity emphasizes creative industries, start-ups incubated via High Tech Campus Eindhoven, design agencies with links to Dutch Design Week, and retail operations including concept stores inspired by firms like Tom Dixon and markets similar to Markthal (Rotterdam). Investment is supported by regional economic clusters such as Brainport and institutions like Eindhoven365 and the KVK.
Strijp’s built environment juxtaposes industrial heritage buildings, factory halls, and modern infill designed by architects influenced by movements connected to De Stijl and contemporary practices from studios like MVRDV and OMA. Key redevelopment projects converted former factories into mixed-use spaces, mirroring adaptive reuse seen at sites such as TATE Modern and Zeche Zollverein with interventions by developers using conservation frameworks from Rijksmonument registers. Public spaces were reimagined to host exhibitions during Dutch Design Week and to accommodate galleries, co-working hubs, and residential units promoted by housing associations like Woonbedrijf.
Strijp hosts cultural programming tied to institutions such as Dutch Design Week, music events comparable to those at Philips Stadion and venues collaborating with collectives that have worked with festivals like Lowlands and Pinkpop. Galleries and studios attract practitioners linked to movements showcased at Van Abbemuseum and festivals including GLOW Eindhoven. Community initiatives have partnered with organizations such as Cultuur Eindhoven and event producers from networks like VSBfonds and Mondriaan Fund.
Connectivity within Strijp includes links to Eindhoven Centraal station, regional rail services operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen, and cycling infrastructure that ties into national routes like the LF-routes. Road access connects to motorways such as the A2 motorway (Netherlands) and the A58 motorway, while public transport includes buses operated by carriers like Arriva (company) and Hermes (public transport). Mobility projects have incorporated concepts from Dutch cycling policy exemplified by initiatives promoted by Fietsberaad.
Residents and professionals associated with Strijp include engineers and designers linked to Gerard Philips, Anton Philips, and research figures from Philips Research as well as contemporary creatives who contribute to networks like Dutch Design Foundation and academic staff from TU Eindhoven. The district’s legacy resonates in literature and media referencing Eindhoven’s industrial heritage, with mentions in publications from outlets like Eindhovens Dagblad and analyses by urban scholars affiliated with institutions such as TU/e and think tanks like Metropolitan Research Institute.