Former Philips head office

The Former Philips head office is an office complex in Eindhoven standing 66 meters tall with a distinctive reconstruction-period design. The building contains multiple floors arranged for administrative work and operational functions typical of corporate headquarters from that era.

Architects Dirk Roosenburg and Pieter Verhave designed this building between 1963 and 1964 during the post-war reconstruction period in the Netherlands. The project emerged at a time when Eindhoven was reinventing itself and Philips was accelerating its technological growth.

The building reflects Philips' legacy in the city and shows how the company shaped Eindhoven's identity. You can see in its design the era when the manufacturer grew from a local operation into a worldwide enterprise.

The structure is protected as a Rijksmonument and sits near the High Tech Campus, making it straightforward to locate. Since it holds protected status, access may be limited, so visitors should check ahead about viewing possibilities.

Inside the building sits an atrium featuring around 1,500 suspended panels that create lighting effects controlled by artificial intelligence systems. This forward-thinking solution from the 1960s reveals how advanced Philips' technological vision was at the time.

Location: Eindhoven

Inception: 1963

Architects: Dirk Roosenburg, Pieter Verhave

Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture

Height: 66 m

Part of: Beschermingsprogramma Wederopbouw 1959-1965

Address: Boschdijk 525, 5621 JG Eindhoven

GPS coordinates: 51.46003,5.45394

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23