Luxembourg's development is rapid. In architectural terms, too, the country has ventured from tradition to modernity: Dunkl's first stop is the European Court of Justice, where the architect Dominique Perrault explains to him how, despite a long construction period, a great love story has been created.
In a suburb of the capital, he visits a provocative residential building by the architect Sharam Agaajani. Finally, Dunkl travels to Esch-sur-Alzette, where a former steelworks is being transformed into a place of knowledge. Architect Jim Clemes guides him through the site and introduces his unusual train station.
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Cologne
Old and new often enter into a fascinating symbiosis in Cologne. Dunkl starts his tour at Cologne Cathedral, of course, and is taken to lofty heights by the cathedral's master builder. In The Kolumba by Peter Zumthor, he experiences the extraordinary atmosphere of an art museum. Cologne's largest...
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux is changing its beautiful old face. Here Dunkl discovers the spectacular extension of Richard Rogers' Palace of Justice and a ramshackle settlement by architectural legend Le Corbusier. He explores gigantic development sites and visits a modern cathedral of wine built by star architect C...
