Back when Philips’ factories still dominated the streetscape of Eindhoven, no one could have predicted what this area would look like today. Where machines once hummed and thousands of workers set to work every day, Strijp-S now stands in 2026: a vibrant urban neighbourhood where Eindhoven’s rich industrial history meets modern city living. Amidst the iconic buildings, creative hotspots and lively squares, one building towers above the rest. Visible from afar against Eindhoven’s skyline: The Cohesion Lighthouse.

 

The story begins with Niko

One day, Niko was walking through the former Strijp-S factory site. As he looked up at the buildings around him, an idea struck him. If this area were ever to develop into a new neighbourhood, it would need a landmark. A building that people could see from afar. A place that would literally and figuratively be a beacon in the city. Niko therefore decided to build the tallest residential tower in Strijp-S.

A tower that rises above the neighbourhood and is visible from various parts of Eindhoven. Just as a lighthouse helps people find their way, this tower was to become a recognisable beacon for everyone coming to Strijp-S. That is how the name Lighthouse came about.

But Niko wanted to create more than just an eye-catching building. He envisaged a place for a community: a home for students, young professionals and international tenants who wanted to make the most of city life together. A place where meeting people, connecting and forming new friendships take centre stage.

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Once the tower was completed, it quickly became one of Strijp-S’s most recognisable buildings. Tenants and visitors still use the tower as a landmark. When you see the Lighthouse appear on the horizon, you know that Strijp-S is nearby.

Today, The Cohesion Lighthouse is much more than just a residential tower. It forms the heart of a vibrant community in the middle of one of the most innovative districts in the Netherlands. A place where Eindhoven’s history is still visible, whilst at the same time the future is being built.

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And although the city is constantly changing, the Lighthouse continues to fulfil the purpose for which Niko originally conceived it: to be a beacon for everyone who wants to feel at home in the heart of Strijp-S.