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metaform - ARCHITECTS

Evoke emotions to encourage human interactions in symbiosis with the respective environment, culture and program, in order to liberate a strong identity.

metaethos*

*/The characteristic spirit of a community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations./

1. Challenge the obvious

Expanding beyond limitations of the conventional to create an authentic and innovative solution.

1. Challenge the obvious

Expanding beyond limitations of the coventional to create an authentic and innovative solution.

This project deals with the integration of Street art in a neighborhood and how art can be a part of an architectural concept.

What does “living” mean in the actual context of dealing with natural resources, space shortages and individualism? The notion of hous(e)ing (house/housing) is translated here with the concept of combining the comfort of the individual house with the benefit of compact housing. So, the boundaries of the notions collective and individual are blurred.

2. Foster interaction

Bringing people together by experiencing living spaces.

This project deals with heritage and the foundations of what Luxembourg was built on, the steel industry. Giving a new sense to the old vestiges is keeping the memory alive without falling in nostalgia but encouraging new opportunities.

3. Take on a journey

Inspire to discover the unknown through senses.

The senses have been in the center of the projects concept. The pavilion catches people at the entrance and pulls the visitors in, to a trip through Luxembourg.

4. Embrace heritage

Respecting the environment, history, and culture for a worthwhile future.

This project deals with heritage and the foundations of what Luxembourg was built on, the steel industry. Giving a new sense to the old vestiges is keeping the memory alive without falling in nostalgia but encouraging new opportunities.

5. Design for being

Designing homes not houses, exploring conviviality and safety.

What does “living” mean in the actual context of dealing with natural resources, space shortages and individualism? The notion of hous(e)ing (house/housing) is translated here with the concept of combining the comfort of the individual house with the benefit of compact housing. So, the boundaries of the notions collective and individual are blurred.