Transforming Strijp-S: From Philips’ industrial site to new residential and creative area

Aim of this paper is to illustrate the project of renewal of Strijp S, the former industrial area of Philips’ Electronics in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The paper is dealing with the meaning and heritage values of the former industrial sites of the City of Eindhoven. It shows the process of transformation and reuse of old buildings from enclosed industrial area to open residential neighbourhood. It explains about the implications of existing industrial heritage within the new master plan on the site. Moreover, it points out both successes and failures of the conversion. The paper concludes by showing how the industrial heritage of Strijp S has played a crucial role in the transformation of the historic urban landscape of the City of Eindhoven and why it is becoming a design reference for other projects of industrial conversion in The Netherlands.Finally, industrial heritage and heritage management have to be considering for context identity and for innovation and creativity of local community.