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The Evoluon

Museum for Next Nature

Commissioned by Next Nature, taking the challenge of revitalizing the entrance, lounge, restaurant, and meeting rooms of the Evoluon with limited resources. The goal: to restore the monument's original essence while eliminating clutter. The circular design approach, by utilizing existing furnishings with a fresh blue "skin" to maintain the building's integrity. This blue symbolizes purity and the future, aligning with Next Nature's branding and Philips' legacy. The interior is made of environmentally friendly materials and furniture of local designers.

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Unique Properties

This design for the Evoluon 'out of the blue' in Eindhoven epitomizes innovation and excellence. Its distinctive architecture seamlessly blends modernity with functionality, setting it apart from conventional structures. Strengths include its iconic aesthetic, sustainable features, and seamless integration with the surrounding environment. All elements of the new interior, made from sustainable and reuseable materials, are colored in a special blue.

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Distinctive, innovative, different, attractive, reusable, sustainable, blue, timeless, smart, architecturehttps://www.mplusr.nl/en/portfolio/evoluon

Production Technology

The interior design consists of sustainable and reusable biobased materials. The selected products and materials are sustainably produced and can be reused after use. The loose furniture has a unique number tag so that it can be auctioned off after use. The idea is that the interior will be changed after 5 years and the chairs and tables, which are all by well-known Eindhoven designers, will be sold through a special auction with a certificate, number and unique number tag. The monumental building has been brought back to its original look, all the new elements have the color blue.

Design Challenge

The biggest challenge was an affordable concept, to develop within the monumental building with its beautiful architecture without violating the appearance of the building. The budget was limited and the requested program of requirements was comprehensive. By executing the new interior in a recognizable color, the building is easily readable and does not violate the architecture of 1966.

Project Duration

Start concept and design: January 2022 opening: September 2022

Operation Flow

On September 24, 1966, the Evoluon opened its doors. It was a gift from Philips to the city for their 75th anniversary. Soon the Evoluon became known worldwide for its unique shape and for making science and technology accessible and understandable for everyone. In 1989 the Evoluon was closed by Philips after which it functioned mainly as a congress center. On Saturday, September 24, 2022, the Evoluon is reopened as a museum with the first exhibition 'Retro Future' by Next Nature Network.

Research

Next Nature asked to develop the concept and design for the entrance, lounge, restaurant and meeting rooms. The challenge was how, with 'limited' resources, we could create an attractive and also circular design for this national monument in which the building will be recovered in its original form and undo the 'clutter'. The approach is that, everything new into the building, is given a clear signature and also maximum use of the existing furnishings by providing it with a 'new skin' in the recognizable color blue. By consistently executing everything new and also temporary in this color blue, adding an extra layer to the monumental building, so that the original appearance remains very readable, the interior is temporary and transient. The color blue is not determined "out of the blue", it is a primary color that stands for pure and clean and is also often associated with technology and future, in painting, blue plays a major role in atmospheric perspective. The color blue also appears in the branding of Next Nature and is the color of initiator of the Evoluon: Philips.

Inspiration

The inspiration behind the project stemmed from the desire to rejuvenate the Evoluon into a modern, sustainable space while honoring its rich history. The motive was to create a circular design within limited resources, maintaining the monument's integrity. Drawing from the Evoluon's iconic blue hue, the design merges past and future, symbolizing purity and technological progress. Collaborations with local designers and artists further enriched the project.

Image Credits

photographer: Herman de Winter architect: M+R interior architecture bna bni

Project Overview

The Evoluon Museum has been a Silver winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

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Hans Maréchal was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work The Evoluon Museum.

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Revitalizing the Evoluon: A Sustainable Museum Design by Hans Maréchal

Renowned designer Hans Maréchal breathes new life into the Evoluon, reopening as a museum with the 'Retro Future' exhibition by Next Nature Network on September 24, 2022.


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