New Office Building | BUREAUX ANDREW PHILLIPS

Bureaux Andrew Phillips has completed a striking new office building on a major boulevard
leading into the City of Luxembourg, part of a broader mixed-use development expanding the
city southwest. Commissioned during the early days of the pandemic, the design responds to
the evolving needs of modern workspaces. The building stands out against the neutral tones
of its surroundings. The elements of a traditional building core have been exploded into
constituent elements to improve visual connection across the floorplate, which is split into
two panoramic ‘lofts’ rather than a racetrack of cells. Staircases are active, front of-house
spaces, flooded with natural light and offering exterior views. These stairs invite users to enjoy
the climb, turning vertical circulation into an engaging experience. The façade’s ribbon
windows are framed by alternating raked fins, creating a textured, three-dimensional surface.
From certain angles, the façade resembles a deep woven curtain. The British Racing Green
finish shifts in tone from dark grey to bright emerald, depending on light conditions and
changing throughout the day. The façade plays with light and shadow, transparency and
opacity. It’s a constantly shifting interplay that engages the senses, with flatness giving way to
depth, and solid surfaces reflecting the world around them. The building offers ever changing
views—for those walking, driving, or taking the tram. Each approach gives a new perspective.
It’s a visual experience that refreshes constantly, marking the passage of time and the city’s
growth.

Lead Architects: Andrew Phillips, Tom Tsapkov

Photography: Simon Menges