Social office, Pétange (LUX)

project New construction of the social office client Community of Pétange (LUX) complete architecture services WW+, Esch-sur-Alzette/Trier (LUX/GER) civil engineering Simon - Christiansen & Associés, Capellen (LUX) technical engineering Felgen & Associés, Luxemburg (LUX) gfa 1.242 m² ufa 993 m² gv 6.335 m³ total area 1 ha net construction costs 2.519.000 € total gross costs 3.205.000 € start of planning 09/2011 realisation 2013 - 06/2015

The new construction of the future social welfare office is located on the site of the former village school. The stand-alone building, with its clearly defined edges, blends into the existing streetscape of adjacent Rue de l’Eglise. The opened up front area and the slightly elevated entrance platform underline the public character of the building. Aluminium frames around the street facing windows contrast with the monolithic appearance of the volume and provide additional shadowing, especially since they are south-facing. In addition to the social welfare office and recreation rooms, the two-storey building also houses therapy and tutoring rooms. The underground garage has 12 car parking spaces. A ramp along the street façade as well as an inside lift ensure the building is fully accessible. Towards the rear a garden provides amenity space for the users of the building.