Plug In City

Plug in to Plug In City
https://www.plugincity.nl/
[email protected] a creative community established in a city in motion.

Temporarily based in the middle of Strijp-s in Eindhoven, this community of designers, architects, artists and other professionals have forged their expertise in circular economy to build a space in the middle of Strijp- S that functions as a creative living lab, workshop, event space and cultural center. Starting with a few containers and a piece of land given, temporarily, by Sint Trudo a few ye

ars back, we designed our city with limited resources and many adventurous partners, such as M.Heezen, ZND Nedicom, Hesta and others, who helped make it possible. Through the use of containers, old windows, second-hand or borrowed materials, this small “city” is built entirely on the principles of Circular Economy – everything we have has been used, re-used and can be easily dismantled. In 2017 our efforts were recognized by Abn-Amro with a Circular Economy Award. At Plug-in-City we design furniture, sculpt wood, curve neon lights, draw buildings and we build machines. We question social design and we constantly explore the concept of circular economy. Plug in City also has an original event space – Plug-in Paviljoen - which is co-owned by the Strijp-S community and is used for organizing concerts, performances, lectures, dinners and community evenings. Now, with the workplace settled, we are bringing our skills together and as a collective work on new challenges. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information or to ask for our expertise.

15/01/2025

Meet the pluggers! This week we interviewed from .

WHO

My name is Tim Kouthoofd. I am an architect and co-founder of Bygg Architecture & Design.

WHAT

Plug-in-City is a special place for me. In the former Plug-in-City 1.0 I have been co founder and chairman of the Glaspaviljoen, which was the first community hub in Strijp-S built by the local community. With the community of PiC 1.0 we decided to build Plug-in-City 2.0, which was in many ways an improved version. I became co-founder of the foundation Plug-in-City, in which I take the role of treasurer. My partner Piotr and I settled in PiC2.0 with our studio Bygg Architecture and we even celebrated our wedding in this place! That was amazing. Our experiences with developing and self-organising Plug-in-City have led to many interesting contacts and follow up projects for our design practice. We teamed up with fellow pluggers Ivo and Raphael to form a bigger group of design professionals with a wider scope: Bygg Architecture & Design. In the following years, our experiences in PiC have always served as a great example of participatory design and building with the temporary and with reused materials.

WORK

Within our studio Bygg Architecture & Design we work on projects in public space, building designs, new as well as transformations and interiors. We like complex urban situations, in which we like to co design and co create with the people involved and we implement transition strategies with sustainable, biobased and circular design principles. Currently I am working with our team on the concept for Plug-in-City 3.0, the sequel.... We strive to push our ideas further while keeping an eye on our values. Soon we will reveal more about these plans.

10/01/2025

This week’s interview with

WHO

Hello! My name is Maureen, and I am a jewelry designer and goldsmith. Inspired by the strength of minimal shapes and natural structures, I’ve created my own style in jewelry design. RAW but classy jewelry for everyday wear. All jewelry is handcrafted and for over 10 years, I have been creating and selling my jewelry collection worldwide. In addition to my own collection, I specialize in custom-made pieces, including wedding & engagement rings and memorial jewelry.

WHAT

For over one year ive worked in my space at Plug in City, which ive turned in a cosy showroom where I welcomed clients for bespoke design consultations and host pop-up sale days. These events offer an opportunity to explore, see, and try on my current collection.

WORK

In the pictures you see a selection of my work.

WHUT

Unfortunately, I will soon be leaving Plug-In City, as I’m moving to a larger space where I can start giving workshops to craft your own ring! If you’re interested, make sure to follow my social media or website to stay updated.

This also means that my current space will become available, a beautiful space with lots of possibilities. If you’re interested, please contact Plug-In City.

08/01/2025

OPEN CALL!

Do you want to become a plugger and a member of our creative community at Plug-in City?

Are you a designer or a maker? Are you enthusiastic to join us? Would you like to have a studio space in the middle of Strijp-S? Or maybe you have a great idea for a pop-up? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

Interested?! Send us an email to [email protected] to tell us all about you and your work.

24/12/2024

This week we interviewed our event manger

WHO

I’m Bas, I have my own company that goes by the name of Boss Bayrents.

WHAT

I’m a freelance event manager at Plug in City, I’ve been responsible for the Plug in City events since 2014.
Even though I’m trained as a photographer I found out I liked to organize and facilitate events, at Plug in City I’m able to do both! The thing I like most about Plug in City is that it’s a playground where you can experiment. You have a crazy idea? I think we have enough bits of gaffa tape and string to make it happen!

WORK

We’ve had quite a busy time, we’ve had our yearly Tetris meeting where an international group of enthusiasts plays different versions of Tetris for 4 days in a row (and vistors are more than welcome to join), we had De Nacht van Strijp-S, Popronde, CockTales (a q***r art event), Dutch Design Week, meetings, exhibitions, gatherings, drinks, presentations, etc.
And I’ve been a guest programmer and photographer for a (returning) q***r event in Parktheater. I can be a bit hyper but if I’m not too busy I like to tinker. (Somehow 3d printing a geodesic sphere light is a bit more difficult than I thought haha!)

WHUT

After DDW we usually have less busy times at Plug in City, which is kind of fortunate as I’ve also started working (as an event manager) at another location in Eindhoven. No rest for the wicked, let’s gooooo!

18/12/2024

This Saturday we are hosting a VINTAGE ART DESIGN MAKER fair at our lovely pavilion. We have selected our favorites for you! From 13-19 you are more than welcome. Spread the word.

Beautiful beings from , crazy colorful jewelry and neons of , awesome vintage finds from .vintage, cool mirrors from , lovely vintage fashion from , unique, upcycled blazers from .the.moon.and.back.byluna, vintage vinyl, fashion and small furniture from , handpainted framed quotes of and you can even get a tattoo of !

And there’s more! From 11 till 17 you can also visit the atelier of for the most stunning jewelry, with nice feather earrings and .bali with magnificent sea glass rings.

Join us to sip on some glühwein and enjoy the sleigh bell beats by Ylli.

17/12/2024

From now on every week we’ll post an interview of one of our pluggers. This week: .arch!

WHO

I am Piotr, Piotr Szczesniak or you can call me an architect of the architect :) Just an architect is also fine. Together with Tim, my husband, we are founders of Bygg Architecture (later become Bygg Architecture & Design).

WHAT

I’ve been part of Plug-in-City from the very beginning. It all started after Dutch Design Week 2013, when I was helping to dismantle the E-scape Pavilion, which became the foundation bricks for the very first Plug-in-City. It was such an exciting moment—the start of Strijp-S and the surge of creative energy that came with it.

Together with a group of neighbors, we decided to build the Glass Pavilion on an empty spot between Anton and Area51. We had no budget, just a pile of old window frames, a few shipping containers, boxes of screws, and an amazing group of enthusiastic, open-minded people! Then came the big move in 2018… and now here we are, nearly 2025. Who could have imagined how far we’d come?

Since 2018, I’ve been a board member of the Plug-in-City Foundation and a proud “Plugger,” working out of three containers on the Leidingstraat side. There are so many fantastic stories about buildings and events to share, but for me, the most special memory has to be my wedding—which took place on the roof of Plug-in-City!

WORK

As an architect, I’m lucky to be working on some truly exciting projects right now! They’re incredibly diverse—ranging from biobased residential towers to complex public spaces. A few highlights? The Salix Tower, built with straw, concrete, and wood; the Stadhuisplein in Eindhoven; and a linear park in Amsterdam. What ties them all together is a shared philosophy: sustainability, community, and affordability—lessons I’ve carried with me since my time with Plug-in-City.

Pic 2: Salix Toren, biobased (straw, wood, and concrete) tower in a park in Meerhoven
Pic 3: Stadhuisplein Eindhoven

12/12/2024

Save the date! Shop your Christmas gifts and the perfect (vintage) outfit for the Holidays. We have selected our favorite (vintage) shops, artists, (jewelry) designers and makers for you.

Join us to shop, sip on some glühwein and listen to some nice festive tunes.

See you Saturday! 💖

15/11/2024

🎨 Must see Children’s Art Exhibition hosted by

🗓️ When:
• 16th & 17th November
• 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

📍 Where: Plugin City (free and open to the public).

This event will showcase artworks created by the talented students from the studio. It’s the perfect opportunity for family, parents and kids, to enjoy a positive and enriching experience together.

🌟 Highlights:
• Stunning art by children
• A warm, welcoming atmosphere
• FREE entry for everyone!

Bring your family and friends—we can’t wait to see you there!

26/10/2024

JEWELRY DESIGN CERAMICS & ART

This Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Featuring

Handcrafted jewelry design | Recycled gold and silver featuring natural diamonds and gemetones.

Handcrafted jewelry | Botanical lino prints on upcycled inner tube featuring silver.

Design your own unique ring at home with this DIY kit and have it cast in sterling silver by a professional jeweler.

Sculptures | Screen prints | Lithography and photo transfers on clay.

22/10/2024

“One of the hardest things to do is…”
.to let go of our preconceived notions about what something is “meant” to do. True creativity emerges when we can see things for what they are not — and more importantly, for what they could become ✨

Join us for the Speculative Food Design Workshop on
🗓️ Wednesday Oct 23
🕙 6-9 PM
📍

Get your tickets on Eventbrite or check the link in the bio of 🔗

LINK ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speculative-food-design-workshop-tickets-1002459763137

Hope to see you there!!

21/10/2024

Did you know that…😮 In the Netherlands, 2.5 million people struggle with reading, writing, math, and/or digital skills, also known as a lack of basic skills. These individuals face enormous challenges every day, limiting their full participation in society.

Join our workshop ‘Aahh, Ik snap het niet!!’ during to experience how complex the problem of a lack of basic skills is in our society and take action with us💡

🤩 Sign up now for this unique workshop 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/e7C3snZ4

Workshop dates:
🗓️ Monday, Oct 21 | 13:00 - 14:00 (almost full)
🗓️ Monday, Oct 21 | 15:00 - 16:00
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 23 | 13:00 - 14:00
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 23 | 15:00 - 16:00 (full)
🗓️ Friday, Oct 25 | 13:00 - 14:00
🗓️ Friday, Oct 25 | 15:00 - 16:00

19/10/2024

Set, ready, go! 🚀💥

A sneak peek of the setup for Cocktales tonight by .gay! 🎉 It already looks amazing, so today’s going to be something special! 🙌🔥

Who’s joining today?🤩 📍

16/10/2024

We’re excited to share our ideas for the next location of Plug-in-City! 🎉✨

Join us Wednesday, October 24th at 16:00 in Plug-in-City to hear about our vision for the future and share your ideas with us! We’ll have drinks 🍻, snacks and musical vibes provided by .lab.studio by .machine.official 🎶

Whether you’re a designer 🎨, maker 🛠️, friendly neighbor 🏘️ or just curious 🤔, we’d love to hear your input and ideas 💬 Let’s shape the future of Plug-in-City together! 🚀

📅 When: Wednesday, October 24th at 16:00
📍 Where: Plug-in-City (werkplaats)

Excited to see you there!! 🤩

08/10/2024

19/09/2024

Are you ready for ?!

17/09/2024

**🎉 Word BETAALD Vrijwilliger bij Plug In City en Maak de Sfeer! 🎉**

Ben jij een enthousiasteling die graag de handen uit de mouwen steekt en zin heeft om mee te werken aan gezellige avonden en te gekke evenementen? Dan zijn we op zoek naar jou!

Bij Plug In City zoeken we **vrijwilligers** die ons team willen versterken achter de bar en bij het organiseren van onvergetelijke events. Samen maken we er een feestje van!

**Wat bieden wij?**
🍻 Gezellige werksfeer
💰 Vergoeding €5/uur + drankmuntjes
🎶 Gratis toegang tot evenementen
💬 Nieuwe vrienden en een boeiende ervaring
👕 Drankjes tijdens je shift

**Wat vragen wij?**
💥 Een glimlach en positieve energie
🕺🏻 Bereidheid om te helpen waar nodig
🍸 Affiniteit met barwerk (ervaring is een plus, maar geen must!)

**Doe mee en word onderdeel van ons geweldige team!** Meld je aan of loop even langs bij Plug In City

Samen maken we de tofste avonden mogelijk! 🎉

17/09/2024

**🎉 Word Vrijwilliger bij Plug In City en Maak de Sfeer! 🎉**

Ben jij een enthousiasteling die graag de handen uit de mouwen steekt en zin heeft om mee te werken aan gezellige avonden en te gekke evenementen? Dan zijn we op zoek naar jou!

Bij Plug In City zoeken we **vrijwilligers** die ons team willen versterken achter de bar en bij het organiseren van onvergetelijke events. Samen maken we er een feestje van!

**Wat bieden wij?**
🍻 Gezellige werksfeer
💰 Vergoeding €5/uur + drankmuntjes
🎶 Gratis toegang tot evenementen
💬 Nieuwe vrienden en een boeiende ervaring
👕 Drankjes tijdens je shift

**Wat vragen wij?**
💥 Een glimlach en positieve energie
🕺🏻 Bereidheid om te helpen waar nodig
🍸 Affiniteit met barwerk (ervaring is een plus, maar geen must!)

**Doe mee en word onderdeel van ons geweldige team!** Stuur ons een DM ❤️

Samen maken we de tofste avonden mogelijk! 🎉

16/09/2024

Who’s ready for ?!
Come celebrate with us ❤️🎉

Adres

Leidingstraat 17A
Eindhoven
5617AJ

Website

https://www.plugincity.nl/

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