Passerelle des Arts

Description

Passerelle des Arts is a footbridge crossing a State-owned forest, linking a rapidly developing district to the Modern Art Museum of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The project is based on two key ideas: preserving this precious urban forest and creating an elegant means of access to major cultural sites that were previously difficult to reach. The bridge is carefully positioned to protect all existing trees, expressing strong respect for its environment. Its reflective structure, made of polished stainless steel, interacts with light and surroundings, subtly changing appearance with viewpoints, seasons and time of day, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.

STATEMENT OF THE JURY
“With this proposal, the bridge does not seek to offer a simple, rapid way of connecting two points. Rather, it provides the opportunity to savour a moment in the forest beneath the tree canopies. Instead of merely functioning as a massive, self-referencing object, the S-shaped walkway enables its users to take a stroll and to sit for a moment, contemplating the surroundings. The choice of the reflective polished steel material reflects the same approach: self-effacing and even maximising the surroundings. Craftmanship is reflected in all the detailing, allowing the project itself to remain in the background.”