The proposal envisions a future for living in Eindhoven where diverse people, functions and landscapes coexist, and nature blends seamlessly with the community. Responding to the increasing departure of internationals and the goals of Eindhoven’s 2030 strategy, it addresses the need for innovation hubs, housing and connection. The layout consists of two main strips: residential at the edge, blending with the surroundings, and a retail strip in the middle, with makerspaces in between, where products are made and sold.

A variety of modular typologies: residential slabs with shared functions, mixed-use towers, and row houses, attract different users to live, work, relax and connect. Shared courtyards host communal functions like parks, fields or greenhouses, offering both private and public spaces for informal interaction. Residents are placed based on needs and lifestyle: elderly in quieter shared buildings, families closer to activity, supporting peer interaction and spontaneous encounters.

The proposal brings people closer to both nature and community, integrating greenery through courtyards, terraces and a central green strip reconnecting the site to its natural context. It follows the “15-minute city” vision, where daily needs are within walking distance. While this may limit larger gatherings, the proposal promotes well-being and sustainable everyday life.