Arlette Schneiders facts for kids

Arlette Schneiders is a famous architect from Luxembourg. She made history in 1989 by becoming the first woman in Luxembourg to start her own architecture business.

Her Journey to Architecture

Arlette Schneiders was inspired by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. She studied architecture at the Institut Saint-Luc in Brussels. She finished her studies when she was 25 years old.

After graduating, she started working at an architecture firm in Luxembourg. Two years later, she decided to study more in Rome. For four years, she learned how to restore and fix old buildings.

Starting Her Own Firm

When she returned to Luxembourg, Arlette Schneiders worked with another architect. However, it was hard for her to lead projects. In the late 1980s, it was unusual for women to be in charge of big building projects. Because of this, she decided to open her own company. This made her the first woman in Luxembourg to run her own architecture firm.

Major Projects and Awards

Arlette Schneiders started with smaller projects. Then, she won a competition to design social housing. This success encouraged her to enter a European competition in 1997. She won first prize! This led to a big job: renovating the Fish Market area in Luxembourg City. She successfully added modern touches to old houses there.

In 2004, she won the Luxembourg Architecture Prize for her work on the Fish Market. She then designed many office buildings. These include the Plaza in the city center and the E-Building in Munsbach. She also designed two large buildings on Kirchberg: the Unico and the Axento. In 2011, she won another competition. This was for an even bigger building on Kirchberg, combining offices and shops.

Key Architectural Works

Arlette Schneiders has designed many important buildings. Here are some of her major projects:

• Fonds de compensation building, Kirchberg, Luxembourg: This large building was completed in May 2010. It won the Luxembourg Architecture Prize.
• Axento building, Kirchberg, Luxembourg City: This building has two parts for offices and shops. It was finished in 2009. It features concrete, glass, and bronze-colored aluminum.
• Unico administrative building, Kirchberg, Luxembourg City: This office building was completed in 2007. It has a natural stone front with some wood.
• Rénovation de l'Ilot B, rue du Palais de Justice, Luxembourg City: This renovation project was finished in 2004.
• Plaza administrative building, Boulevard Grande Duchesse Charlotte, Luxembourg City: This office building was completed in 2004.
• Primary School, Eich-Mühlenbach, Luxembourg: This school has 14 classrooms, sports rooms, and other areas. It was finished in 2003 and has a granite finish.

See also

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