Archinect - News2024-11-23T05:11:57-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150337092/foster-partners-completes-flexible-office-complex-in-luxembourg
Foster + Partners completes flexible office complex in Luxembourg Nathaniel Bahadursingh2023-01-26T14:45:00-05:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0a/0a4e17f5431fe6cb46ae6a6d0d62a4af.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/fosterandpartners" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a> has completed a new <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/229925/office-building" target="_blank">office complex</a> in Belval, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/146341/luxembourg" target="_blank">Luxembourg</a> that promotes flexible and collaborative working environments. Called ICÔNE, the 202,362-square-foot structure is filled with light and greenery, cultivating a safe, spacious atmosphere while referencing the rich industrial heritage of Belval. The project aims to achieve a <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/5333/breeam" target="_blank">BREEAM</a> Excellent rating. </p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e7/e7062e49f4f07d17b6cf9054273f5942.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e7/e7062e49f4f07d17b6cf9054273f5942.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Foster + Partners</figcaption></figure><p>ICÔNE’s location is described as a new city quarter that combines research, education, leisure, and commerce. The complex relates to the scale of the neighboring buildings, along with the varying characteristics of the surrounding streets. Its entrances are oriented differently in response to Porte de France, the main urban street to the west, and the Place de l’Académie to the east. These entrances will be enlivened by new shops, cafés, and restaurants. <br></p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/89/8956d0ff92f6684ec49f131b00ecdcd3.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/89/8956d0ff92f6684ec49f131b00ecdcd3.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a><figcaption>Image courtesy Foster + Partners</figcaption></figure></figure><p>“We are delighted to celebrate the opening of this landmark project for Belval, which we began des...</p>