LOLA

We are delighted that LOLA Landscape Architects has been selected with 2001 and 51N4E to work on Alzette Gardens LUGA 2025, a cornerstone of the next Luxembourg Urban Garden exhibition. Set for May to October 2025 in Luxembourg, the theme of the exhibition will be ‘Making the invisible visible’. The genesis of LOLA’s participation can be traced back to the team’s ambitious Soil & People project, undertaken as a steppingstone towards Luxembourg’s zero-carbon goal, emphasizing ecological transition.

A Vision for the Alzette River
Situated in the Alzette Valley along the river and the historic Casemates du Bock, the LUGA project aims to revitalize its vital blue artery. With industrial, agricultural, and urban pressures, the Alzette River has lost its natural dynamics, and its canalization greatly diminished its water quality. As big historical and cultural importance for Luxembourg, our vision seeks to place the river’s fragility and urgency for recovery in the center of the project’s narrative.

Reconnecting People and Water
Our LUGA 25 proposal, called ‘Water Forum’, envisions reshaping the relationship between Luxembourg’s inhabitants and the Alzette. Through the innovative use of a water beam that purifies river to a safe standard, the project culminates in a mirror pond – a symbol and a functional piece of art. This pond serves as a gathering point, a contemplation spot, and a place of dialogue about water quality and its broader implications for community life and natural ecosystems.

A Space for Engagement and Reflection
At its core, Water Forum is about creating a dialogue. It’s a space