LUXEMBOURG "K2"

Luxembourg-Kirchberg (Luxembourg)

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROJECT:

Location :

Plateau de Kirchberg – Quartier du Parc, Luxembourg-Kirchberg (L)

Area :

53000m2

Architect(s) :

Art & Build et Tetra Kayser Paul & Associés

Delivered :

2005-2008

Investor(s) :

Allegro & Ballade : LHI Real Estate GmbH - Crescendo & Dolce : UBS Real Estate GmbH - Ellipse & Forte : DEGI Real Estate GmbH

Tenant(s) :

Linklaters, Cour de Justice, Merrill Lynch, UBS Bank, Allen & Overy, Fidelity, Swiss Re

Area : 48,000 m² offices and 5,000 m² retail

K2 is comprised of six ideally-located office buildings at the intersection of two main roads, Boulevard Kennedy and Rue Coudenove Calerghi, right in the heart of Kirchberg. The architects’ firm Art & Build, in partnership with Tetra Kayser, was responsible for its design. The idea was to imagine an open, functional and modular environment, with a maximum of natural light, thermal and acoustic comfort, as well as an exceptional view on the outside. Footbridges were installed between the buildings. K2 extends over a 2.5 ha site, half of which is devoted to paths and green spaces. The buildings, which face each other, are embellished with interior gardens offering very tranquil spaces.

The ‘Ellipse’ building, whose elliptical shape indicates that it is for a different purpose, combines office spaces with 5,000 m2 of retail space: restaurants, gym, services, etc., a commercial function that further reinforces the appeal and conviviality of the site.