The Evoluon was build as a futuristic reminder and celebration of the city's innovative and technical character
De Admirant, Emmasingel. The highest building in Eindhoven, directly opposite the Witte Dame. The 105 meter tower is the sky-high middle point of a new shopping area called "Around the Admirant". The "Around the Admirant" area was designed to include not only the retail stores in the Admirant's down floors, but also those in the organically shaped Blob. All the top floors are residential apartments. �
Evoluon, Noord Brabantlaan 1a, ☎ +31 (0)40 250 46 43, . This mushroom-shaped building strongly resembles the popular idea of a UFO, making it a very futuristic design when it was build in 1966. It was build for the 75 year anniversary of Philips, as a symbol for the company's technological achievements. It served as a popular technology museum until diminishing incomes led to it's closure in the 80's. Nowadays, it's a conference center. �
Lichttoren (Light Tower), Corner of Mathildelaan and Emmasingel. On the top floors of this 7-edged, white tower building, Philips used to perform it's light bulb endurance tests. The 24/7 burning lights in the building gained it the title of "Light Tower". Later it also housed the headquarters of Philps' lightning department. Around it where some of the company's main production buildings. After serious renovations, the building now holds private lofts and offices. On the down floor restaurant Usine offers a nicely decorated surrounding for a coffee break. �
Witte Dame (White Lady), Emmasingel. Next to the Light Tower is the Witte Dame. It was designed by Dirk Roosenburg and build in 1931, in the style of the New Objectivity. It originally served as a radio factory and now houses Eindhoven's Design Academy and Public Library. �
Vestedatoren, corner of Vestdijk and Smalle Haven. The 2006 Vesteda tower is considered one of the main landmarks in Eindhoven's skyline. With 90 meters this apartment building is the 5th highest building in the city. It was designed by Jo Coenen and is part of his broader design for the modern urban Smalle Haven area surrounding it. �
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