OAI Architectour 2022

25 Articles features concrete terrazzo flooring made up of aggregates including crushed Moselle stone, the same as is found at the foot of the vines. A technical feat Architecture has become a technical feat that has been recognised as a work of art since the latter half of the 19 th century. The metal cladding of the water tower at Altrier, combi- ned with the raw concrete of the facade, illus- trates the beauty of modern building materials. The architecture of the Luxembourg stadium is characterised by its steel supporting struc- ture positioned uniformly around a huge con- crete slab, supporting the roof and slightly inclined towards the outside before bending and leaning towards the inside of the stadium. This part serves as a roof for the stands and provides adequate protection in the event of bad weather. Air quality measures, checks concerning the origins of materials, their durability and their recyclability, the integration of renewable energy sources and an increase in green spaces to reduce global warming in cities and villages are characteristics common to all of these 14 highlights that could inspire some superb projects for the future. ROBERT L. PHILIPPART A PhD in history at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), Robert L. Philippart is also a scientific collaborator with the Institute for the Analyses of Change in Contemporary and Historical Societies (IACCHOS). His research and publications focus on urban history, architecture, social history and Luxembourgish engineer- ing in China. After almost three decades as director/ambassador at the National Tourist Office, and then at Luxembourg for Tourism, he was appointed at the end of 2017 Unesco Site Manager at the Ministry of Culture.