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Contest Submission

Total Votes: 18

Type of Work: Urban Design

After considering the needs stated by the citizens, we felt what Place des Alliés needs is a pragmatic yet bold aesthetic transformation.

We propose to completely break up the structure of the place with a bench shaped in a curved line, dividing the square into new zones. Creating the feeling of a more secluded area in the inner circle, it could be the ideal spot for friends and families to come together, a neighbourhood exchange or even small events as a little talk or presentation. The open outer rim invites everyone passing by for a short rest, to enjoy the sun or a book.

Besides its pragmatic use, the bench will upgrade Place des Alliés through its unusual, sculptural design and strong colour. Adding to its functionality, it is possible to integrate the objects desired in the workshop results (ashtrays, trash cans) into the design of the bench, having them blend in with the shape of it.

Estimated time: permanent installation; 6 week planning and construction period

Estimated cost: 15000

Lilo Ming Kiefer
14/10/2021

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Kat Chirkova says:

24/10/2021 at 19:32

Interesting bench and a great colour! Which materials are you going to use to build it?

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Lilo Ming Kiefer says:

26/10/2021 at 08:34

Hi Kat, happy you like it!
We are thinking of a concrete shell (it wouldn’t be massive all the way), to make it durable, low maintenance and stay within the budget.

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Animate Place des Alliés with youth attractions

Place des Alliés is a main square located in the Fousbann area of the City of Differdange. This area is marked by the big industrial site of the AlcelorMittal (former ARBED / HADIR) – a historically important center of steel production that is less than 300m away from Place des Alliés. A part of the industrial site had been recently reconverted to the 1535 Creative Hub (200m direct walking way from the square), hosting around 300 creatives. Although the hub is significant for the changing city identity, it is seen by residents as quite isolated and closed to the public....

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DIFFMIX is a project co-financed by the Esch2022 European Capital of Culture and the City of Differdange with the creation of artistic interventions in the public space transforming them to community spaces with the participation of the residents. “Diff” is for “difference” and for “diffussion” of space, art and people and “Mix” is for the mixture of the needs of the inhabitants with the possibilities of art creations.

ESCH22 with the motto “Remix Yourself” offers a space of freedom and recreation that encourages us to bring new perspectives to our lives in order to strengthen this sense of common identity and trust and thus create a legacy of which we can be proud. Esch2022 encourages cultural diversity to foster personal growth. Inspire others and let others inspire you.