De Oude Toren, 2018
2018
De Oude Toren
Location
Woensel West, eindhoven
Size
±12.000 m²
Type
Mixed-Use Development
De Oude Toren reconnects Eindhoven’s industrial and residential heritage through a new mix of living, working, and green public space — revitalizing the city’s northern skyline.
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Building Development
A New Chapter for an Historic Landmark
De Oude Toren transforms a neglected urban site into a human-centered living environment. Inspired by Eindhoven’s layered history, it blends modern housing, collective green spaces, and cultural anchors, forming a vibrant and inclusive neighborhood at the city’s edge.
Residential Spaces
Public Green Spine
Creative Ground Floor Layer
our story
Key Milestones in Redevelopment
Our journey
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Site identified as key redevelopment location in Woensel-West
Acquisition of the plot and initiation of concept design phase
Urban design vision presented and municipal alignment achieved
Masterplan refinement with local stakeholders and architects
Environmental impact study and mobility integration approved
Detailed design and engineering initiated
Permit obtained and preparation for groundworks
Construction phase begins
Completion of first residential and public program phase
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Statistics
Facts Behind the Transformation
De Oude Toren revitalizes Eindhoven’s northern edge with a balanced mix of housing, culture, and nature.
Surface area (M2)
9000 Surface area (M2)
RENOVATION VALUE (€)
15M RENOVATION VALUE (€)
Living Residents
80 Living Residents
Challenge
Bridging Industrial Legacy with Future Urban Living
The main challenge was to transform an isolated brownfield into a thriving urban quarter — honoring its industrial character while introducing density, green infrastructure, and social connectivity at a livable scale.
Approach
Designing for Continuity — Not Contrast
Bakkers | Hommen’s approach balanced bold architecture with contextual sensitivity. By maintaining visual dialogue with the historic tower and emphasizing permeability at street level, the development builds bridges — physically and socially — between old and new Eindhoven.
impact
Transforming a Forgotten Landmark into a Living District
De Oude Toren reconnects communities divided by time and infrastructure. The project acts as a catalyst for sustainable urban regeneration, adding quality housing and creating a resilient, mixed-use ecosystem around a monument of memory.
Social Impact
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
