Even though towns existed in Roman times, Liège was first mentioned in 558, when it was known as Vicus Leudicus. Saint-Lambert of Maastricht is credited with completing the Christianization of the region around the year 705, indicating that religious practices from antiquity had remained in some way until the early eighth century. Lambert was slain at Liège and was considered a martyr for his faith. Therefore Christian conversion may not have been ubiquitous. St. Lambert’s successor, Hubertus (later St. Hubert), erected a basilica near the bishop’s palace to enshrine his relics, which became the city’s original centre.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
ARCHILED – atelier d’architecture Bruno Ledant
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Perfectionism
Website: www.jlarchi.be/
JAHNKE-LEDANT Architects is a progressive architecture practice based in Liege and Durbuy, Belgium. As an alliance between two internationally acclaimed architects from different continents, and with over 30 years of combined experience, the work of JLA is diverse, carefully considered from multiple perspectives and designed with perfectionism in mind.
Artau Architectures scrl
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: According to client’s lifestyle and requirements
Website: www.artau.be/
Thanks to their experience, they understand their client, imagine their lifestyle, create quality projects and work together to make them a reality.
Atelier 21
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: According to client’s needs
Website: www.a-21.be/
Thanks to their experience, they understand their client, imagine their lifestyle, create quality projects and work together to make them a reality.
Atelier AKB
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Reconstruction
Website: www.atelier-akb.be/
Atelier AKB has developed a coaching program covering all BIM skills. The originality lies in its structure which allows the actors of the reconstruction to choose independently the modules to follow in order to increase their skills at their own pace.
Atelier d’architecture AAHL Leclercq Patrick Architecte
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Technical development
Website: www.aahl.be/
Thanks to their experience, they understand their client, imagine their lifestyle, create quality projects and work together to make them a reality.
Atelier d’architecture Aiud
Scope of services: architecture, civil engineering and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Technical development
Website: www.aiud.be/
Gil Honoré (1969) is a civil engineer architect (UCL, 1994) and has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. He founded his own studio which took the name, in 2003, of a i u d architecture studio. A i u d means architect, engineer, urban planner, designer and designates the desire to always approach, as a practitioner, designer, the different scales within the project.
Atelier d’Architecture D.S.H.
Scope of services: architecture, civil engineering and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Project management
Website: www.atelierdsh.be/
Since its creation in 2000, Atelier DSH has distinguished itself nationally and internationally by its ability to manage projects of varying scales and complexities.
atelier d’architecture DBXR
Scope of services: architecture, civil engineering and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Construction management
Website: www.dbxr.be/
The DBXR architecture studio based in Liège is a young team of highly motivated architects who are passionate about their work. Before being a profession, architecture was a great passion for them and this passion is nourished by the happiness of people, dreamers of their future project and impatient to discover their construction project step by step.
Atelier d’Architecture Ledent Marc
Scope of services: architecture, civil engineering and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Town planning
Website: www.ledentmarc.be/
1989: At the end of his studies at the Institut Supérieur d’Architecture St Luc in Liège, the Architect Marc Ledent obtains his diploma (town planning option).
Atelier d’architecture M. Frisenna
Scope of services: architecture, civil engineering and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Research based development
Website: www.atelierfrisenna.be/
The Atelier was founded in 1986 and is interested in all areas of creation. They research explores both spatiality, whether new or existing, as well as the design of furniture integrated into the volumetry developed.
Atelier h – Architecture
Scope of services: architecture, civil engineering and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Modern designs
Website: www.atelierh-architecture.be/
Atelier h Architecture was born from the meeting between two architects, Lydie Hertay and Anthony Humblet, who, in 2017, decided to combine their experiences acquired over several years of collaborations and associations with different offices.
Aterianus & Louon Architectes
Scope of services: architecture, civil engineering and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Renovation
Website: al-architectes.be/
The architecture firm Atérianus & Louon Architectes was founded in 2013 by Martin Atérianus and Benoît Louon. Over the years they work on many different projects mostly residential works and renovation of houses.
Audex Architecture
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Context based
Website: www.audex-architecture.be/
The Architecture Audex s.a. office was created in 1961 by the architect François Louwet. Very present at the regional level, the Audex office quickly became a name in the world of Liège architecture. The office went into civil society in 2005 with the Architect Jean-Luc Marrini as a partner.
Aural sprl
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Technical development
Website: www.aural.be/
Very present at the regional level, the studio office quickly became a name in the world of Liège architecture. The office went into civil society in 2005 with the Architect Jean-Luc Marrini as a partner.
B.A.U.C. JOSSE et TIMMERMANS sc sprl
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Renovation and transformation
Website: www.arsymbiose.be/
Because a project, whether construction, renovation or transformation, is always a unique adventure, they will offer you to assess your needs to put their knowledge and sensitivity at the service of your expectations. They will accompany you from the beginning of the design until the agreed works are completed.
Baj-Architects
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Timber construction
Website: www.baj-architects.com/
Active for nearly 50 years, the BAJ architecture office carries out Public and Private architectural projects such as Dwelling houses, timber frame houses, transformations, extensions, office buildings, apartment buildings, rest, industrial buildings, and performance halls.
Baumans Deffet
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Creating a better built environment
Website: www.baumans-deffet.be/
Since 1999, Arlette Baumans and Bernard Deffet have tirelessly persevered in a complex and delicate exercise whose essence is to ensure the permanent and lasting transformation of the built environment.
Binario Architectes société civile sprl SOC.CIV. SPRL
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Creativity and uniqueness
Website: www.binarioarchitectes.com/
The Binario architects office was born in 2010 and culminated in a long collaboration between architects Delphine Péters and Andrea Tenuta.
Bruno Albert, architecte, et associés SOC.CIV. SCRL
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Technical development
Website: www.brunoalbert.be/
Bruno Albert, graduated in architecture from the Institut Supérieur d’Architecture Saint-Luc de Wallonie in 1966. Trainee and collaborator of Charles Vandenhove until 1970. Created his own studio in 1972. Teaches at the Institut Supérieur d’Architecture Saint -Luc de Wallonie, at the Provinciaal Hoger Architectuur Instituut and, from 1992 until 2006, at the polytechnic faculty of Mons
bruno sacré architecte
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Liège
Style of work: Developing a user oriented design process
Website: www.brunosacre.be/
The future user and his well-being are always at the center of the design process. They are there to listen to the wishes of the project owner, to question him, to raise his awareness and to accompany him in a close and rigorous manner until the delivery of a finished product.
