OAI Architectour 2022

20 Architectour.lu © OAI 2023 cultural and natural heritage, of which the vari- ous components are considered simultaneously in terms of their interrelationships. The chal- lenge, then, is also to reconcile contemporary architecture with the traditional heritage that forms the basis of the identity of a given space and its usage. The preservation of authenticity and respect for the integrity of a landscape for future generations is a matter of increasing importance to architects, and this same sensitiv- ity to the enhancement of and respect for the natural and cultural landscape characterises the 14 highlights chosen by the selection committee. They all share the same concern for discreetly inserting the property to be built into the desig- nated space and ensuring that it fits well with the existing landscape. The flagship projects selected submit to their environment with a view to enhancing their surroundings rather than dominating the landscape or grabbing the atten- tion. They are at one with nature and its various forms, materials, colours, historical stratifica- tion, light and even the infinite sky. Many of the projects demonstrate that real beauty lies in the essential, the minimalist, the stripped back. The play on natural elements, light, wood, stone, colour, form, volume and transparency makes these 14 key projects good role models for others. 14 iconic projects for the general public Since the selected projects are evident to the general public owing to their location and their quality, visitors and passers-by must be made aware of these architectural works and given help to understand them, in doing so raising