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PENED

THE EVOLUON, EINDHOVEN

at the end of last year on the 75th anniversary of the Philips organisation, The Evoluon at Eindhoven comprises an exhibition centre in which the place and func- tion of science, technology and man in modern society are shown against a background of Philip's activities.

The Evoluon is built on a triangular site of almost 15 acres, surrounded by roads carrying heavy traffic. Architect Mr. L.C. Kalff, who before

IR. L. C. KALFF and TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT, PHILIPS

H.B.M. NEDERLAND N.V., The Hague

his retirement in 1960 had for many years been head of the Lighting Ser- vice Bureau and General Art Direc- tor of Philips, decided on a dominat- ing principal building of striking form.

architects

contractor

pulse Bay area has led to the plan- ning of both a new church and a school, to serve about 700 pupils in both elementary and high school grades, on the same site.

Started in August, 1966, the de-

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dome

prestressed edge beams

3000

prestressed ring beam

V-shaped columns

lift

ventilation

7700

skylight

exposition hall

Junals

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Far East Architect & Builder February, 1967