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Opkorn

Retail

The shopping centre in the heart of Differdange

Location
Differdange
Surface area
13.800 m²
Delivery
2017
Architect
Moreno Architecture

Place to live

Envisioning retail as a meeting place

Located in the heart of Differdange, at the crossroads of the Oberkorn, Fousbann and Niederkorn neighbourhoods and the town centre, Opkorn is a vibrant community hub with a warm and lively atmosphere. Its identity is deeply rooted in local life.

The Opkorn shopping centre offers a comprehensive range of retail and dining options, including an Auchan hypermarket, 23 shops, 2 newsagents, 1 car wash and 6 snack bars and restaurants with outdoor seating.

Thanks to its dynamic and varied range of shops, the Opkorn shopping centre has been designed as a meeting place. All the services available at Opkorn offer a complete experience in a single location.

Architecture

Connecting with history

The building’s architecture is faithful to the local heritage. In a nod to the steel industry, architect Stefano Moreno’s façade sports metal cladding that blends perfectly with its surroundings. A environment that has been given new life, mainly thanks to the Arboria residential district, the EIDD international school and the new entrance to the city.

In the heart of Differdange, Opkorn is a place for living with deep roots in the local identity. The building harks back to the metal-working past that made the region prosperous, while expressing the city's current dynamic.
Stefano Moreno
Moreno Architecture
The choice of sophisticated materials enhances the main aspects of the building. The perforated metal cladding reflects the daylight and illuminates indoor activity at night. The base and side facades, in textured sandblasted concrete, give rhythm to the whole unit and harmonise with the metal components.
The massively-framed pedestrian entrances facing the terraced esplanades are largely glazed, extending the public space into the gallery. A gallery bathed in natural light, thanks to large zenithal openings and a light-coloured stone floor, which creates an elegant, sober atmosphere.

Biodiversity

Three beehives encouraging biodiversity

Three beehives on the roof of the shopping centre foster biodiversity by reintroducing bees to the commercial area. Local honey is harvested each year thanks to the expertise of urban beekeeper Hugo Zeller.

For three years now, several beehives have been kept on the green roofs of IKO buildings. The honey from these hives is analysed to gain a better understanding of the plant environment, and new bees are regularly reintroduced.
Hugo Zeler
Urban beekeeper

Experience

  • 01.29 shop units
  • 02.6 snack bars and restaurants
  • 03.534 parking spaces

Events

A dynamic centre with a wealth of events

Opkorn offers a large number of events throughout the year. With various themes (sports, art, birthdays, etc.), Opkorn caters for everyone.

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