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.

24/06/2025

This week we interviewed Silke from .vintage.

WHO

My name is Silke from .vintage & . In last week’s interview, I told you all about Miss Billy, and this week, I’ll be sharing some insights into KABOOM Vintage.

WHAT

This is my 8th year at Plug-in City with Miss Billy. For about a year now, I’ve been busy setting up KABOOM Vintage. I have two studios at Plug-in City: one creative studio and one showroom and workspace for KABOOM Vintage.

I feel very lucky to have been able to expand my space within Plug-in City. I absolutely love the vibe here. Strijp-S is such an inspiring and creative place, honestly, I wouldn’t want to live or work anywhere else. This truly feels like home.

WORK

I’ve had a passion for vintage for as long as I can remember. I used to run my own vintage shop back in the day, and now with KABOOM Vintage, I’m focusing mainly on B2B. I work as a vintage buyer for several shops, curating special, handpicked vintage pieces.

On top of that, I’ve just launched a reworked vintage collection, the first items have dropped, and more exciting pieces are on the way!

I love supporting shops that already carry a strong brand selection by offering vintage items that align with their aesthetic and help make their collection a bit more sustainable. No old or dusty stuff, just a curated selection of standout vintage pieces that blend effortlessly with modern brands. Interested as a shop owner? Feel free to reach out!

Private customers are also welcome! See something you like on my socials? Or want something custom-made? I’m happy to help.

WHUT

Did you know we throw away around 15 million kilos of textiles every year in the Netherlands? Only half is recycled, the rest is burned. Globally, the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of CO₂ emissions. Producing one pair of jeans takes 8,000 liters of water, enough drinking water for one person for 10 years. Shockingly, we already have enough clothing to dress the next 6 to 7 generations.

By buying from KABOOM Vintage, you’re saving a garment from the landfill and giving it a second life. Plus, vintage pieces are often better quality and truly one-of-a-kind.

(Continues…)

03/06/2025

We’re excited to welcome our new pluggers, Floor and Carol, along with their youth panel from !

Together, they’re launching Co-Lab — an experimental, creative pop-up space designed by and for young people aged 15 to 25. Stay tuned for more updates!

16/05/2025

EUROVISION ON THE BIG SCREEN @ PLUG IN CITY
Kom jij supporteren voor onze Nederlandse inzending 🇳🇱, of ben je meer team , of gewoon voor de chaos en glitter?

Zaterdagavond streamen we de Eurovision-finale live op groot scherm in onze container village op Strijp-S!
🍻 Drinks – 🪩 Vibes – 🎧 DJ set na de show

📍 Plug In City – Ketelhuisplein - Eindhoven
🕗 Vanaf 20:00
🎟️ Gratis toegang

Tag je Eurovision crew & zie je daar! 💃🕺

15/05/2025

Want to learn how to mix and make radio? is hosting a new workshop next week!

10/02/2025

🚨 RARA RADIO CLUB NIGHT IS BACK! 🚨

This is it! Our very first club night in ages - at KEVN, on February 28! A night hosted for and by the RaRa Community. Our own DJs are leaving the studio to spice up the dance floor. If you are in any way engaged with RaRaRadio - DJ, listener, volunteer or fan - this one’s for you.

📅 Friday 28 February | 20:30
📍 KEVN (Kelderman en Van Noort)
🎟 Free Entry!

🔊 LINE-UP:
20:30 Sauro Locchi (groovy and gritty)
22:00 Handshake (genre-void tunes & vibes)
00:00 Kaikō Cola (bouncy japanese funk fusion)

Expect great vibes, great beats and a dance floor open ‘til late. If it’s a success, this may be the start of something new. See you there, bring your friends! 🪩

05/02/2025

This week we interviewed our plugger Joep from .

WHO

My name is Joep and I am a freelancer based at Plug-in City.

WHAT

I have been located at Plug-in City since 2018. I remember I was always interested in it, because it breathes a kind of vibe where possibilities can become reality, because (like the rest of Strijp-S) it seemed permanently unfinished; from the materials it is built from to the functions it has had over the years.

WORK

I have a background as industrial Designer specialized in education, sustainability and spatial design during my studies. For many years now I have been working as a guest teacher for creative and technological workshops for primary and secondary schools (and occasionally ‘HBO’). Also I do workshops and teambuildings for adults.

When I’m not working with people you might find me working in the workshop. Commissioned work that I do usually involves woodworks or electronics. But where I get the chance I mostly enjoy working with pre-used materials. In the pictures above you can find some examples of earlier projects.

BY THE WAY

This year I’ll be presenting some new work of my own, as well as a new website with an overview of the workshops that I can offer! Visit my insta for updates:

In the pictures are some of my personal creations:

2: “Make love, not war”: Love-seats made from transportation brackets for missiles

3: “Hermeubelen series”: Tafellantaarn > Streetlighting converted for indoor use (series: 2013- 2023) Soon there will be a newly developed version for sale!

4: “Hermeubelen series”: Roughly welded lamp made from scrap metal and a brake disc

01/02/2025

**🎉 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!** Stuur ons een DM ❤️

Samen maken we de tofste avonden mogelijk! 🎉

24/01/2025

Another week another interview. This week with from !

WHO

I’m Joch from team RARARADIO. My DJ name is DISKJOCHIE. RARARADIO is an online radio studio in PiC. We host showmakers and DJ’s everyday and broadcast everything online on rararadio.org. Our motto’s are: ‘Unheard Sounds, Unheard Voices’ and ‘Play it Loud, Say it Loud!’. Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive online broadcast platform for the city.

WHAT

I’ve been part of the RARA team since 2019. I joined there as a volunteer focused on graphics and web design. After a while I got more involved with the technical side of the radio, and took care of the stream and the website. I don’t fully understand how it happened but after a few years I ended up as chairman in 2023. Now we’re actively trying to build an awesome place for everybody to show their voice!

We’re really glad to be part of the PiC team. There are so many benefits to the location, facilities, collaborations and people who work here. It’s a great place, and it really is a pleasure to work with everybody, although I can imagine most pluggers are fed up with the noise that sometimes comes out of our container ;).

One of the highlights of this year has to be the Nacht van Strijp-S party past September. This really was one hell of a party, and very well organised from a visitor’s perspective. Kudo’s to everybody involved.

Read further in the comments down here!

21/01/2025

OPEN CALL!

Are you a designer or maker looking to join a vibrant creative community at Plug-in City? We currently have a space available on the ground floor.

Do you have a passion for design? Are you an enthusiastic creator? Or perhaps you have a fresh, exciting (creative) idea?

Would you love the opportunity to have a studio in the heart of Strijp-S, or maybe you have a fantastic idea for a pop-up? If so, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Reach out to us at [email protected] and share your story, your work, and what drives you. We can’t wait to connect!

Adres

Leidingstraat 17A
Eindhoven
5617AJ

Website

https://www.plugincity.nl/

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