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Multipurpose building for two locations

Dudelange, LU

General view of the Dudelange multi-purpose building

A sustainable multipurpose building with design for disassembly

FAT Architects designed a sophisticated concept for a sustainable, mobile multipurpose building in timber in Dudelange, Luxembourg. Together with the engineers at Pirmin Jung, Blumer Lehmann was in charge of implementation. In accordance with the principle of design for disassembly, the building can be relocated at a later date. The cradle to cradle approach respects resources and reduces carbon emissions.

Made from timber modules and prefabricated timber elements, the multipurpose building was planned for use in two locations from the outset. The structure in the centre of town will serve local club and association life for around eight years. It will then be disassembled without trace and reinstalled in the NeiSchmelz district.

The external look of the building was designed to accommodate the overlap between the two locations. The building features a hall, a foyer with cloakroom, a kitchen, bathrooms, offices, storage space, stairs/escape balcony, a covered outside area and utility spaces. Planning for the multipurpose building involved a strong focus on sustainable construction and use of materials. As a result, the structure is made up of timber modules and elements that were prefabricated in our production hall at our site in Grossenlüder in order to minimise work on site. The inside of the building is designed based on a strict modular grid. The modules were produced so as not to exceed a maximum width of 3.5 m to allow them to be loaded onto trucks.

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General view of the Dudelange multi-purpose building

Design for disassembly based on a multi-purpose hall – Animated film

Project details

Client:
Ville de Dudelange
Architecture:
FAT Architects
Project type:
Leisure and sport, Art and culture
Construction type:
Wood element construction, Modular construction
Services:
General contractor services (GC)
Own products:
Fassaden
Construction:
2022
Locality:
Dudelange
Country:
Luxembourg
A bird's eye view of the Dudelange multi-purpose building

The outer shape of the building resulted from the intersection of the two sites.

View of a meeting room in the multi-purpose building Dudelange in portrait format

The multifunctional building was planned with a strong focus on sustainability in the construction method and in the use of materials.

Exterior view of the multi-purpose building Dudelange

The entrance is next to the foyer, which plays an important role. It connects the multifunctional hall with the access to the outside space and with the kitchen.

Interior view of a meeting room in the multi-purpose building in Dudelange

The multi-purpose building will serve local clubs in the city centre for 8 years.

View of the covered outdoor area of the multi-purpose building Dudelange

The wooden modules and elements were prefabricated in our production hall in Grossenlüder.

Exterior view of the multi-purpose building Dudelange in portrait format

The outer form of the building resulted from the merging of the two locations.

Insight into a meeting room in the multi-purpose building Dudelange

After use, the building will be rebuilt in the 'Nei Schmelz' district.

Exterior view unlit of the multi-purpose building Dudelange

The multifunctional building includes rooms such as a hall, kitchen, offices and a covered outdoor area.