Overview of the project
In offering short-term rental offices and spaces for creative workshops in two buildings, the "Design Hub" provides design professionals with the opportunity to occupy work premises for up to 11 months, in an environment that is conducive to creation, co-working, and hosting workshops and events for residents and visitors in Luxembourg City.
Current tenants
Maura Explorer (she/her/hers) is a full-time yoga teacher who is passionate about her art and committed to making it entertaining and accessible for everyone.
Her method, which she calls Yoga for the Real World, combines ancient yogic traditions with modern scientific knowledge to create a style of yoga that is suited to all body types and current lifestyles.
She has been running workshops and sharing the practise of yoga in Luxembourg and around the world since 2018. In the course of her practice she has met many people and explored different cultures, which has allowed her to gain a wealth of experience. All of her classes are backed by the latest understanding of human anatomy, and combine yoga's ancestral wisdom with techniques grounded in science.
DesignPlayStore
Shivani Chakrachhattri is a Luxembourg-based Indian product designer who is renowned for her pioneering work that stands at the crossroads of physical and creative experiences. She is the founder of DesignPlayStore, which is a business that designs and develops educational toys and entertaining curricula and conversation starters that stimulate creativity in children and adults alike. Having worked with more than 500 children in schools across India and the United States, Shivani has gained a profound understanding of how people – especially young people – imagine, create and play. She is a graduate of the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad, India, and a winner of the international Red Dot Design Award competition for her outstanding contributions to product design. Through her exhibitions, Shivani continues to make important strides in the fields of creativity, education, art and design.
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INFIIORATA
INFIIORATA is a creative venture specialising in floral styling, botanical design and consulting. Its name derives from the annual flower festival in Noto, Sicily.
Based in Luxembourg, INFIIORATA works on a wide range of floral projects in different disciplines, with services that include conceptual design, interior design and large-scale floral installation work for the fashion, floral and creative industries.
INFIIORATA's owner and founder, Kathlyn Wohl, started out with a modest bouquet delivery service, mainly for family and friends. The service has grown considerably over the past year. She has explored different ways of working with flowers, including retailing, weddings and other events, workshops and consulting. Her work is very avant-garde within the floristry world.
Her main focus is on composition and colour, using wild and unusual flowers with finesse to create highly cinematic arrangements.
Today, most of her work involves consulting and styling, but she also works on events and with private clients.
Philippe Schroeder
Philippe Studio is run by a multidisciplinary creator who specialises in technological design, photography and consulting. Philippe offers an extensive range of services, including creative direction, UX design and photography projects.
In recent years, Philippe has expanded his business to include photography work for international conferences, private weddings, government social media campaigns, and more. Philippe has also honed his expertise in human-centred design, creating apps, sales strategies and websites for agencies and private clients, always with the aim of improving well-being through technology.
