The TX building on the Strijp-T site in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, has been undergoing extensive regeneration since mid-2023. The former Philips machine factory, built in 1956–57, forms the basis for the development of a modern multitenant commercial building. Measuring 270 metres in length and 67.5 metres in width, it is the longest factory ever built by Philips and a defining example of Dutch industrial architecture.
The aim of the renovation project is to preserve the architectural character of the existing structure whilst sustainably improving the building’s energy efficiency. In this context, Hero supplied more than 1,500 units of insulating glass with a total area of 3,126 m² and a total weight of over 78,000 kg to the client Kingspan Light + Air NL B.V., which is managing the project together with its client GEVA Vastgoed.
The Hero-Plus S was used, a double-glazed unit with thermal insulation specifically tailored to the requirements of energy-efficient refurbishment of existing buildings. The glazing contributes significantly to improving energy efficiency whilst helping to preserve the building’s industrial appearance.
The project illustrates how, through the targeted use of modern glazing solutions, historic industrial buildings can be transformed into contemporary, functional and sustainable spaces.
