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Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Community Centres
Circulair Building Luxemburg
Architecture is generally designed for one specific site. The Multipurpose Hall in Dudelange challenges that convention. Conceived by FAT Architects for the City of Dudelange, the building was designed from the outset to occupy two different locations during its lifetime.
Lukas Roth
The hall currently stands along the Route de Bettembourg, replacing an earlier structure. After approximately eight to ten years, it will be carefully dismantled and reconstructed within the future Nei Schmelz eco-district, on the grounds of a former rolling mill. Rather than treating relocation as a constraint, the architects made it the central principle of the design. The 740 m² project was awarded the Luxembourg Architecture Award 2026 in the cate... More
Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Private Houses
Sculptural clarity, enhanced by charred wood
In this contemporary residential project, the architectural strength emerges from contrast. A clear, light volume appears to float above the ground floor, while the dark timber façade beneath anchors the building within its green surroundings. The combination of clean lines, deep overhangs and vertical façade rhythm gives the residence a distinct, almost sculptural presence.
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For the façade, Shodoshima by Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban was selected: charred and brushed Douglas fir with a deep black appearance and a rich, tactile surface. The controlled charring process gives the wood its characteristic texture, while brushing reveals the natural grain of the timber. The result is a façade that is neither... More