Client
Media Properties S.à.r.l, Luxembourg
Architect
Itten+Brechbühl AG; p.arc Luxembourg; Schemel Wirtz Architectes, Luxembourg
Planning
2007-2012
Start of operation
2016
Workplaces
1200
Parking spaces
388
Floor area
114 200 m2
Construction volume
246 600 m3
Photos
Palladium Photodesign, Oliver Schuh, Cologne
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Luxembourg
Headquarters RTL “ Group
| Client | Media Properties S.à.r.l, Luxembourg | ||||||
| Planning / Construction | 2007 - 2012 / 2016 | ||||||
| Architecture | Itten+Brechbühl AG; p.arc Luxemburg; Schemel Wirtz Architectes, Luxemburg | ||||||
| Surface area | 114'200 m2 | ||||||
| Construction volume | 246'600 m3 | ||||||
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The shell of the media building functions as a medium itself
The media concern, RTL” Group, is constructing its new headquarters on Plateau de Kirchberg in Luxemburg. When completed, the entire project will comprise nine buildings.
Three towers dominate its outward appearance from a structural point of view. They stretch upwards from a common base. The hub of the media building is to be found in the centre between the towers. Here 18 radio studios are stacked precariously over four floors in a generously appointed atrium.
The technical functions are sited in the vicinity of the base, i.e. broadcasting, editing studios, production control rooms and the various editorial teams.
The pixellated façade speaks to the media complex. Differently coloured panels behind the glass façade determine the colour scheme.
IB is responsible for project planning in cooperation with Schemel&Wirtz under the label P.ARC.
