Luxembourg architect and urbanist Léon Krier has passed away. Known for his neoclassical style, Krier gained recognition both domestically and internationally for his influential work.
In Luxembourg City, he left a lasting mark with the design of the Cité Judiciaire, a judicial complex completed in 2008 on Plateau St Esprit. His brother, Robert Krier – also a renowned architect – passed away in 2023.
Beyond Luxembourg, Krier’s work extended to the UK, where he designed the neoclassical town of Poundbury in Dorset at the request of King Charles III, at the time still the Prince of Wales. By 2021, Poundbury had over 4,000 residents, and construction is set to conclude this year. Krier also shaped the urban landscape of Guatemala with his design for the new neighbourhood Ciudad Cayalá.
While admired by some for his staunchly traditionalist approach, Krier’s architectural and urbanist ideas occasionally sparked controversy.
