Architectural City Tours: Philharmonie Luxembourg. Shape of an Eye, 823 white Columns by Michael Nguyen

Architectural City Tours: Philharmonie Luxembourg. Shape of an Eye, 823 white Columns

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, Europe

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Jul 29, 2022

The Philharmonie Luxembourg, an architectural marvel designed by Christian de Portzamparc, rises with a vision of elegance in the heart of the Kirchberg district. Completed between 2002 and 2005, this concert hall features a white, eye-shaped main building. Its facade is adorned with 823 slender white columns, each standing 20 meters tall and 30 centimeters in diameter. Like a melody of structure and light, its eye-shaped form gazes outward, a harmonious blend of materials framed by a forest of white columns. Each pillar stands as a silent guardian, capturing the play of shadows and sunlight. Here, architecture sings its own aria, a testament to the beauty of design and the art of construction.

By Michael Nguyen —