PROGRAMME
1
Welcome and Introductions (2 PM)
- Norry Schneider, Transition Catalyst, discussion moderator
- Marlène Kreins, CNCI President
- Marie Lucas, LUCA President
2
A Brief History of the “New Blower Hall”
- Simone Beck, CNCI Board Member, on behalf of Jean Goedert, former architect of the City of Esch/Alzette
3
Conversion of the Gebléishal in Belval, Feasibility Study
- Prof. Dr. Florian Hertweck, Director of the Master in Architecture, University of Luxembourg (FHSE)
4
“Science in the City,” CNCI Concept for the Halle des Soufflantes
- Robert Garcia, CNCI Secretary
5
LUCA and the Perspective of a National Architecture Center
- Marie Lucas, LUCA President
- Maribel Casas, LUCA Director
6
Nei Gebléishal: Comparison with Similar Projects Across Europe
- Maria Spada, Architect and Industrial Heritage Specialist at CNCI
7
Public Sector Approaches for the Gebléishal: Current Status
- Sylvie Siebenborn, Senior Government Advisor, Ministry of Public Works: Current state of the project
- Daniela di Santo, Director of Fonds Belval: Role of the Halle des Soufflantes in Belval’s urban context
- André Zwally, Deputy Mayor for Industrial Culture, City of Esch/Alzette: Expectations of Esch/Alzette for the Halle des Soufflantes as a flagship site
Coffee Break (4:30–5 PM)
8
Debate and Public Discussion (5–6:30 PM)
Key topics:
- Potential users: under what conditions and with what synergies for the Nei Gebléishal?
- Steps for qualified citizen participation
- Scenarios for a phased development of the interior spaces
9
Summary and Conclusions (6:30–7 PM)
- Courteous wine and friendly beer over comfortable canapé discussions
Registration: maria.spada@cnci.lu
