A trip to the Meisenthal Centre International d'Art Verrier
Where industrial heritage, contemporary architecture and glass design come together
Design Luxembourg and LUCA – the Luxembourg Centre for Architecture – invite you on a trip to the International Centre for Glass Art (CIAV) in Meisenthal, in the Moselle region, a unique site where industrial heritage, contemporary architecture and glass design come together on a daily basis.
Spend an afternoon discovering the site’s iconic architecture, reimagined by the New York-based firm SO-IL, visiting the workshops where exceptional glass-making expertise is kept alive, and exploring the permanent exhibition that traces the history of Meisenthal. The birthplace of Art Nouveau glass and famous for its tradition of hand-blown glass Christmas baubles, Meisenthal is also a fine example of the regeneration of industrial heritage in the service of contemporary creativity.