Credit: Ville de Luxembourg / Eric Jaerling
On Friday 2 October 2026, the City of Luxembourg (VdL) inaugurated the new Centre Sociétaire Weimershof (community centre) on Rue des Marguerites in the Luxembourg-Neudorf/Weimershof district.
The new facility stands on the 4,017 m² site of the former school on Rue des Marguerites. The project included the construction of a new rehearsal space for the local brass band, replacing its previous premises on the same site, as well as the demolition of the former building at the rear of the property.
The new centre consists of four interconnected volumes and includes four rooms for local associations, two of which have separate outside entrances. It also features a large rehearsal and multipurpose hall, storage areas, sanitary facilities and technical spaces.
Measuring approximately 38 metres long and fifteen metres wide, most of the building has a single storey, while the western section has an upper floor housing technical equipment.
The multipurpose rehearsal hall was constructed using solid wood, with visible wooden surfaces and acoustic insulation, said VdL. The remaining parts of the building use timber-frame construction.
Sustainability and the potential reuse of materials also formed part of the design. According to the VdL, materials were selected with dismantling and recycling in mind, while the building avoids composite materials where possible. Two roof sections feature photovoltaic installations, while the other two have extensive green roofing.
The existing street access has been retained, allowing vehicles to load and unload, although general parking is not permitted. Dedicated spaces are available for people with reduced mobility and bicycles, while permeable surfaces along the pathways help manage rainwater.
The building provides a net usable area of 567.15 m² and a gross floor area of 674 m², with a total gross volume of 3,659 m³.
Construction began in May 2024, with the foundation stone laid on 16 October 2024. Works concluded in April 2026 and the new centre entered into service the following month. The former school was subsequently demolished, with demolition completed in June 2026.
The project had an initial estimated budget of approximately €4.41 million. Final costs amounted to €4.55 million, including fees and taxes. According to the VdL, the €141,000 increase resulted from “higher material and labour costs, as well as a modification to the project during its development”.
