Company
Our story
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2003
After completing their studies at university in Brussels, Shahram Agaajani and Thierry Cruchten founded Metaform Architects Studio in Luxembourg with the ambition to push the boundaries of architecture and improve people’s lives through various platforms.
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2017
GG Kirchner joins Metaform as Partner.
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2021
Metaform relocates from rue Goethe to a larger office on rue des Girondins in Hollerich, Luxembourg City, now home to a skilled and multicultural team of 50+ architects.
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2022
Steve Weyland joins Metaform as Partner.
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2023
Opening of Metaform’s Nice office, marking the studio’s second location in Europe and strengthening our presence in France.
Metaform celebrates 20 years and promotes Jarrid Engel, Maria Polgart and Beate Selzer to Associates, and Matthieu Ristic, Yves Schlesser, Oliver Vess and Ljiljana Vidovic to Senior Associates.
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2024
Metaform’s project Post Headquarters – Helix in Luxembourg became the first project outside Germany to receive the DGNB Diamond certificate for outstanding design and architectural quality. In the same year, Metaform was named Architecture Office of the Year at Paperjam’s Real Estate Awards in Luxembourg.
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2025
Metaform expands internationally with new offices in Düsseldorf and Trier, Germany.
Offices
Growth & development
150+
projets
58
effectifs
20+
nationalités
4
bureaux internationaux
20+
années d’expérience
KPI's
Clients
60+
Clients
25+
Clients across key sectors (finance, logistics, industry, utilities, public administration)
10
Luxembourg’s top employers trust us
12
Leading Luxembourgish companies rely on our expertise
15
Municipalities and public institutions have partnered with us
Metaform
4
Offices
4
Partners
20+
Nationalities
150+
Projects
4
Countries we worked for
7
Associates
20+
Years of experience
23+
Years in business
Metaform Accomplishments
Won awards
Nomination
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German Design Awards 2026
Winner Category Excellent Architecture – Public Architecture, Um Bock School, Differdange, Luxembourg, 2025
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DNA Paris Design Awards 2023
Winner in Architecture and Interior Design for educational and public-purpose projects.
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International Architecture Awards 2024
Recognized for built work quality and contextual integration in Luxembourg.
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World Architecture Festival 2023
Award distinction for public architecture and design strategy.
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London Design Awards 2023
Winner distinction for architecture and public-space design quality.
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ArchDaily Building of the Year 2010
Building of the Year recognition for architectural impact and use quality.
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ArchDaily Building of the Year 2011
Awarded for design consistency, context, and user experience.
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AR Future Awards 2024
Recognized for forward-looking architectural direction.
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AMA Awards 2022
Winner distinction for design and execution quality.
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Good Design Award Winner
International design recognition for architectural excellence.
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German Design Award 2024
Winner label for architecture and design performance.
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Global Architecture and Design Awards 2019
Award recognition for built work and architectural rigor.
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EU Mies Award 2026
Nominee selection for contemporary architecture contribution in Europe.
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European Design Awards 2023
Nominated in architecture-related spatial communication category.
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Mies Finalist 2023
Finalist shortlist for architectural excellence and innovation.
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Quality Certification
Studio-level process and delivery quality certification across project lifecycle.
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Sustainability Program
Certified program participation for sustainable architecture methods.
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Public Architecture Competitions
Selected competition participations for schools, civic and mixed-use projects.
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Urban Strategy Competitions
Competition entries covering masterplanning and public-space systems.