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The ground floor accommodates a
storage area that is accessible from the
back, as well as restrooms, a VIP suite,
and an administration unit with visibility
over the central area. There is also a
restaurant with an open kitchen, and a
gift shop oriented towards the front area.
The first floor, accessible directly from
the main ramp, is a multi-functional space.
To accommodate concerts, receptions,
and conferences, the side door remains
closed, and the ramp guides visitors
along without causing disruptions. When
hosting a temporary exhibition, the door
serves as a barrier, with the indoor space
becoming an intuitive part of the flow.
The second floor is the highest point,
and is dedicated to the space-themed
exhibition. To reach the ground again, a
slide down through the picturesque green
patio concludes the journey in a fun and
playful way.
The journey from the bottom to the top
is continuous, but constantly changing.
While moving between the inner and
outer protective skins, the feeling of being
in and out at the same time prevails.
The proportion of the space constantly
changes, giving a nod to the similar
perceptional changes of Luxembourg
City due to its very particular and unique
landscape. A variety of parallel visual
connections are created on different levels,

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