2 Rue du Pont
Luxembourg, District de Luxembourg

With skylines and river valleys, historical foundations sprouting modern glass buildings and a plethora of green spaces, Luxembourg’s capital is as diverse as its population hailing from over 100 nations. Explore UNESCO world cultural heritage sites as well as futuristic cityscapes with architects Arnaud de Meyer and Nico Steinmetz in Luci magazine.

2 Rue du Pont
Luxembourg, District de Luxembourg

The two architects Arnaud de Meyer and Nico Steinmetz have been colleagues and friends for years. They’ve experienced and built a lot together, such as the Pfaffenthal panoramic lift, which transports passengers from the Alzette valley up to the city centre in 30 seconds, complete with breathtaking views.

Rue Wiltheim

Luxembourg, District de Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Nico and Arnaud zoom through the bustle of the city and its fascinating architectural history: modern glass and steel buildings, UNESCO world heritage, the fortress ruins and bastions in the escarpment, the parks’ green spaces. All this sprinkled with lively cafes, like in the Rue du Nord, and a sense of global connectedness.

1 Place de l'Europe
Luxembourg, District de Luxembourg

The Philharmonie is the centrepiece of the Place de l'Europe, the distinguished concert hall and architectural gem is designed by Christian de Portzamparc. Modern sculptures and exciting contemporary architecture characterise the Kirchberg Plateau. Discover this fascinating and innovative part of the capital on a three-hour guided tour.

5 Park Drai Eechelen
Luxembourg, District de Luxembourg

“A city on many levels,” is how architect Nico Steinmetz likes to describe his home. The view from the Dräi Eechelen park alone offers a glimpse of the capital’s multiple layers - topographical, architectural, cosmopolitan. On a bike ride through the city, from time-to-time Arnaud de Meyer stops for a quick sketch. Urban sketching perfectly represents this eclectic city.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg District

Urban sketching is Arnaud de Meyer's way of discovering the city.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg District

Even after 25 years of living and working in the city, Arnaud de Meyer is still awed by its one-of-a-kind atmosphere, which he wants to share with as many people as possible through art.

3 Place des Rotondes
Luxemburg, Distrikt Luxemburg

Experience urban sketching and architecture tours in Luxembourg: the urban sketchers meet on the first Sunday of every month to draw together, always in a different place, including outside the city.