Concrete Culture

Koelhuis District Eindhoven book has been published! Much is known about the dairy industry in Eindhoven, including the birth of FrieslandCampina and the production of milk and butter. Less is know about the history of ice cream production and the specific role played by the Koelhuis, the namesake of this book. But how to deal with this kind of relatively young heritage? Published by Concrete Culture, this book tells the story of Koelhuis’s transformation and the vision to make this “Post-65” industrial heritage an anchor point for a new cultural district with affordable living and working spaces, focusing on Immersive Experiences, media art, and contemporary culture. On Thursday, 31st of October, we invite you to a book launch at Koelhuis. The evening will open with a conversation with Maes van Lanschot, Eindhoven's alderman for finance, sports, heritage, and regional cooperation on behalf of the Municipality of Eindhoven. The evening will be moderated by Renee Scheepers, together with contributions by former Campina staff members, young heritage enthusiasts, architects, and future Koelhuis users. * Please note that in Eindhoven’s Dagblad, the launch date was incorrectly mentioned as Wednesday; it is actually on Thursday, the 31st. Please RSVP via the link: https://lnkd.in/e5JJTJTi  #koelhuisdistricteindhoven #koelhuiseindhoven #koelhuis #kh040 #heritage #erfgoed #post65 #industrialheritage #preservingheritage   

Join us for Placemaking Europe in Rotterdam! Placemaking Week Europe is an annual festival that brings together more than 500 placemakers, urban planners, city officials, and community leaders from across Europe and beyond. Placemaking Week Europe is created in the spirit of collaboration and inspiration, and it has proven to be an essential platform for sharing best practices, fostering groundbreaking collaborations, and experiencing the various locations within our city, Rotterdam, up close. Placemaking is the core DNA of Concrete Culture. At Concrete Culture, we believe that placemaking doesn’t have an end date; it is rather a continuous process that needs to be organized permanently on various levels. Our mission is to embed art, culture, and technology permanently within urban developments, ensuring that these elements are not misused as temporary catalysts. During Placemaking Europe, we will present our vision for Koelhuis District Eindhoven during the session “How to create a vibrant and lasting cultural district in a rapidly gentrifying city?” as well as strategies for fostering permanent cultural initiatives with the session “A roadmap of the ambitions of the Keilekwartier from now until 2050” together with Folkert van Hagen and Arnold van de Water. Join us this week at M4H and don’t miss out on the opportunity to co-create better cities together. *The above activity is part of the City Program. These are various activities during the Placemaking Week Europe for all Rotterdammers. Where are you going? Look at City Program Rotterdam - Rotterdams Weerwoord #concreteculture #placemaking #koelhuisdistricteindhoven #eindhoven #brainprot #rotterdam #m4h #placemakingeurope #keiledistrict #rotterdammakerdistrict #gemeenterotterdam

Exciting news for the design community of the city of Eindhoven! Design Academy Eindhoven has found its new permanent home next to Koelhuis District Eindhoven* in the Canal Zone. The Canal Zone, where the academy will be located, and the adjacent Koelhuis District are development locations with great potential, offering permanent space for innovation, creativity, and inspiration. Together, they form a new city entrance and breeding ground for a new generation of talented designers. Congratulations to Design Academy Eindhoven, GEVA Vastgoed and to everyone involved in making these plans a reality! We are happy to have helped during this process and looking forward for collaborations that lie ahead. *Koelhuis District Eindhoven is a cultural district centered around immersive experiences (IX), new media art, and contemporary culture. As a cultural district, it offers affordable housing, makerspaces, and large-scale exhibition space. 📷 Design Academy Eindhoven as an anchor point between the Koelhuis District, the Caai, and the Eindhoven Canal. Credit: Combined spatial study image, Concrete Culture #DAE #Designacademyeindhoven #canalzone #koelhuis #koelhuiseindhoven #design #culture #eindhoven #brainport

We are thrilled to announce that Arnold van de Water has joined the International Advisory Committee of HUB Montréal!   HUB Montréal is a leading event that brings together innovators and creators to showcase the latest in the creative industries. This committee consists of members from different markets worldwide, chosen for their expertise and influence in arts and entertainment, as well as their impact on the development of creative industries.   We are excited about this collaboration and look forward to the valuable contributions Arnold will bring to HUB Montréal!   #concreteculture #hubmontreal #immersiveexperience #creativeindustry #IX #koelhuiseindhoven #katoenhuis #rotterdam #eindhoven

"Building successful Immersive Experience Hubs and strengthening collaboration between them" was the focus of today’s keynote that Arnold van de Water, General Director at Concrete Culture, the organization behind Katoenhuis Rotterdam and Koelhuis Eindhoven, presented at GM Eindhoven. Hosted at the Conference Center High Tech Campus Eindhoven and organized by Metacampus and 3EALITY, this event serves as a platform for exploring how industry leaders and creatives are leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, the Spatial Internet (Metaverse), Immersive Tech, and Blockchain. 🗨️ “Connecting the creative and tech industries is crucial for addressing major societal challenges in a fast-paced and complex world. Initiatives like HTCE Spatial Web Hub 3EALITY and IX Hubs Koelhuis District in Eindhoven and Katoenhuis in Rotterdam play a vital role in forging these collaborative ecosystems.” – Arnold van de Water It was a pleasure to reconnect with so many talented and inspiring peers. We look forward to spreading the word about all the great presentations and innovations discussed. #hightechcampus #koelhuiseindhoven #katoenhuis #eindhoven #brainport #technology #immersiveTech #metaverse #AI #blockchain #innovation

GM Eindhoven! is around the corner, and we are delighted to have been asked to join.   On Thursday, May 30th, Arnold van de Water, general director of Koelhuis Eindhoven and Rotterdam’s Immersive Experience Hub Katoenhuis Rotterdam will give a keynote at the location of our friends, the High Tech Campus Eindhoven: “Building Successful Immersive Experience Hubs and Strengthening Collaboration Between Them.”   Following its success in Barcelona, Metacampus is bringing GM! to its first edition in Eindhoven, with the support of 3EALITY, the High Tech Campus Eindhoven Innovation Hub.   We look forward to hearing valuable insights from leading professionals working in AI, the Spatial Internet, Immersive Tech, and Blockchain!  gmworld.xyz/eindhoven #immersiveexperiences #immersivetech #blockchain #AI

Job alert! We’re looking for a Head of Development & Partnerships to join us for at least 32 hours per week. Are you good at translating ambitious ideas into convincing and realistic project proposals? Join Concrete Culture, the organization behind Koelhuis Eindhoven and Katoenhuis Rotterdam, that uses the power of art, culture, and technology within (historic) real estate locations and area developments to make a social impact, enrich places, strengthen communities, develop talent, and combat gentrification. (This vacancy requires proficiency in Dutch and English) For more information about the role check: https://lnkd.in/ePY2RuRq 📸 Max Kneefel behind the scenes of Koelhuis Eindhoven during Dutch Design Week’23 #vacature #culturelevacatures #eindhoven #rotterdam #koelhuiseindhoven #katoenhuisrotterdam