metaform architects

09/10/2026

This week, our partner GG Kirchner attended the Iconic Awards at BMW Welt in Munich to celebrate Pharmacy Marx / Pharmacie de l'aéroport, which received a distinction in two categories: Circular Design & Architecture / Healthcare.

We are incredibly grateful to the German Design Council and the jury of the Iconic Awards for these distinctions.

Pharmacy Marx / Pharmacie de l'aéroport is part of our zero-waste case studies, exploring material economy, resource conservation and architectural reduction. The project explores how architecture can achieve more by using less, reducing materials, avoiding unnecessary construction and giving every element multiple functions.

For us, the Circular Design distinction is a meaningful recognition of this approach and an encouragement to continue exploring more resource-conscious forms of interior architecture and design.

Photography: Photo 1 © Jens Hartmann / Iconic Awards | Photo 2 © Lukas Schramm / Iconic Awards | Photo 4-5 © Steve Troes

01/10/2026

Metaform Open Doors
🗓️ 03.10.2026
🕓 16:00–18:00
📍 8, Rue des Grondins, L-1626 Luxembourg

As part of the Journées de l’Architecture Luxembourgeoise 2026, we’re opening the doors of our office this Saturday, inviting you to discover more about the people, ideas and topics shaping our practice.

Explore the programme of mini-conferences we’ve prepared for you:

Welcome words by founding partner Shahram Agaajani at 16h00.

Architecture Competition with Liliana Vidovic at 16h10 and 16h20.

New generation of Metaform Architects with Ilia Voulgari at 16h30 and 16h40.

DAR – Design Architecture Research with Jackie Ley at 16h50 and 17h00.

AI in Architecture with Veronika Bolshakova at 17h10 and 17h20.

Interior Design with Martine Hanff at 17h30 and 17h40.

The presentations will be followed by exchanges, drinks and snacks.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing these two different sides of Metaform with you.

The Journées de l’Architecture Luxembourgeoise are organised by the LUCA Luxembourg Center for Architecture in collaboration with OAI - Ordre des Architectes et des Ingénieurs-Conseils and Institut national pour le patrimoine architectural, with the support of Ministère de la Culture, Luxembourg and LuXembourg - Let's Make It Happen

28/09/2026

The journées de l’architecture luxembourgeoise are taking place this week and Metaform is proud to be part of the programme.

As part of this year’s event, we are opening the doors to two different experiences, offering the opportunity to discover both one of our recent projects and our practice.

01 — Guided Tour | Post Headquarters – Helix
🗓️ 02.10.2026
🕓 16:00–17:00
📍 38, Place de la Gare, L-1616 Luxembourg
🎟️ Free admission — registration required
🇬🇧 Language: English

Join us for a unique opportunity to discover POST Luxembourg Headquarters – Helix, an internationally recognised project and Mies van der Rohe Award-nominated building.

The one-hour guided tour will be led by GG Kirchner, Metaform Partner and Architect, offering insights into the architectural concept, the project and its design approach.

02 — Metaform Open Doors
🗓️ 03.10.2026
🕓 16:00–18:00
📍 8, Rue des Grondins, L-1626 Luxembourg
🎟️ Registration required
🇬🇧 Language: English

On Saturday, we open the doors of our office and invite you to discover more about the people, ideas and topics shaping our practice.

The afternoon will include a series of short talks and mini-conferences exploring topics such as Architectural competitions, AI in architecture and more.

The talks will be followed by networking and informal exchanges with the Metaform team, an opportunity to meet our colleagues, discover our working environment and ask us anything you’ve ever wanted to know about architecture and our practice.

For both events, please register via the Journées de l’architecture luxembourgeoise website.
https://www.journeesdelarchitecture.lu/

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing these two different sides of Metaform with you.

The Journées de l’Architecture Luxembourgeoise are organised by the LUCA Luxembourg Center for Architecture in collaboration with OAI - Ordre des Architectes et des Ingénieurs-Conseilsand Institut national pour le patrimoine architectural, with the support of Ministère de la Culture, Luxembourg and LuXembourg - Let's Make It Happen

Photography Metaform Office © Yo studio
Photography Post Helix © Simon Menges & Nino Tugushi

22/09/2026

Read the full article about the Velodrome visit in the Luxemburger Wort!

Zwei Jahre nach Baubeginn zeichnen sich die Umrisse des Sportkomplexes in Bad Mondorf deutlich ab. Er wird viel Platz auch für Schüler und Vereinssportler bieten. ⬇️

🔗: https://www.wort.lu/luxemburg/osten/rohbau-des-velodroms-ist-fast-fertig-jetzt-kommt-das-dach-drauf/161766049.html?utm_content=Article&utm_term=Luxemburger%20Wort&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Seeding&utm_source=Facebook =1790003822

21/09/2026

La ministre des Sports Martine Hansen en visite sur le chantier du Vélodrome de Commune de Mondorf-les-Bains.

Aujourd’hui, 21 septembre 2026, la ministre des Sports Martine Hansen s’est rendue sur le chantier du futur Vélodrome de Mondorf-les-Bains, l’occasion de voir l’avancement de ce projet d’envergure, qui accueillera notamment la pratique du cyclisme sur piste, l’entraînement des sportifs, ainsi que des compétitions et événements sportifs.

En tant qu’architectes du projet, en collaboration avec Mecanoo, nous sommes heureux de voir le chantier avancer et d’avoir pu accueillir la ministre sur site.

Nous remercions la ministre Martine Hansen et le Ministère des Sports Luxembourg pour leur visite.

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Sports Minister Martine Hansen visits the construction site of the Vélodrome in Mondorf-les-Bains

Today, 21 September 2026, Sports Minister Martine Hansen visited the construction site of the future Vélodrome in Mondorf-les-Bains, providing an opportunity to see the progress of this major project, which will host track cycling, athlete training, as well as competitions and sporting events.

As architects of the project, in collaboration with Mecanoo, we are pleased to see the construction progressing and to have welcomed the Minister to the site.

We would like to thank Minister Martine Hansen and the Ministry of Sports for their visit.

En collaboration avec / In collaboration with:
INCA Ingénieurs Conseils Associés sàrl
Goblet Lavandier & Associés S.A.
Schroeder & Associés S.A.
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16/09/2026

Discover the interview with Metaform Founder Shahram Agaajani and BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group Partner Jakob Sand about Skypark and the paradoxes behind Luxembourg’s timber giant.

Read the full interview on pages 50–52 of the latest Paperjam Living & Workspace Extra.

https://en.paperjam.lu/article/paperjam-extra-takes-a-fresh-look-at-housing

16/09/2026

On Monday, September 14, 2026, Sven Teuber, Minister for Municipal Affairs, Building, Housing and Culture of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, visited Leiwen for the presentation of the funding notification.

The funding provided through the Village Renewal Programme will support the redesign of Weinbrunnenplatz, further enhancing the village centre of Leiwen.

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Am Montag , den 14.09.2026, war Sven Teuber, Minister für Kommunen, Bauen, Wohnen und Kultur des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz, zur Übergabe des Förderbescheids in Leiwen zu Gast.

Die Förderung aus dem Dorferneuerungsprogramm unterstützt die Neugestaltung des Weinbrunnenplatzes und damit die weitere Aufwertung des Ortsmitte von Leiwen.

04/09/2026

Always wanted to visit the POST Luxembourg Headquarters – Helix in Luxembourg’s Gare district?

Then don’t miss this special opportunity on Friday, October 2nd!

As part of the Journées de l’Architecture Luxembourgeoise, you’ll have the chance to discover this internationally renowned building on a guided one-hour tour with Metaform partner and architect GG Kirchner.

Explore the architecture, the ideas behind the project, and discover what makes the Post Headquarters such a distinctive building.

🗓️ Friday, October 2nd
📍 Post Headquarters – Helix, Luxembourg

Save your spot via the Journées de l’Architecture Luxembourgeoise website!
https://www.journeesdelarchitecture.lu/

The Journées de l’Architecture Luxembourgeoise are organised by the LUCA Luxembourg Center for Architecture in collaboration with OAI - Ordre des Architectes et des Ingénieurs-Conseils and Institut national pour le patrimoine architectural, with the support of Ministère de la Culture, Luxembourg and LuXembourg - Let's Make It Happen

We look forward to welcoming you!

Photography © Simon Menges & Nino Tugushi

01/09/2026

Don’t miss the chance to visit our offices on Saturday, October 3rd, as part of the Journée de l’architecture luxembourgeoise!

Come and discover Metaform’s offices and the world of architecture through a series of short talks exploring different aspects of our profession.

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the role and responsibilities of an architect, discover our design process, explore our participation in architectural competitions, and hear about some of our key projects.

It will be a moment to meet the team, ask questions, discover our world and share our passion for architecture.

📍 Metaform offices
📅 Saturday, October 3rd

Registration is open via the Journées de l’Architecture website:
journeesdelarchitecture.lu

The Journées de l’Architecture Luxembourgeoise are organised by the in collaboration with and , with the support of .lu and .

We look forward to welcoming you!

24/08/2026

We are happy to announce that Pharmacy Marx has won in two categories at the Iconic Awards 2026. We are happy that the project has been distinguished as a winner in the categories of Architecture: Healthcare and Circular Design.

Pharmacy Marx is the second project within a series of small case studies at Metaform. This project focused on reduction as a design approach and explores material economy, resource conservation, and architectural reduction in an experimental way.

From the very beginning, the design focused on using as little material as possible and considering each component in multiple ways: functionally, structurally and atmospherically. Waste avoidance remained a priority during ex*****on, and apart from a minimal amount of tile offcuts, no waste was generated on site. In the production of the furniture, the approach to material optimisation was refined even further. Cutting patterns and workflows were developed to ensure that no leftover material was produced. The small amount of unavoidable offcuts is completely reused in the workshop. The logic of the project: Nothing is concealed and nothing unnecessary is added. The pharmacy exemplifies an attitude that understands sustainability not as an aesthetic label but as an integral part of architectural thinking. It shows that omission can lead to a sense of density and to an architecture that achieves maximum impact with minimal material.

We thank the jury of the Iconic Awards and German Design Council for this recognition.

Photos 1-3 © Steve Troes
Photo 4 © Simon Menges & Nino Tugushi