On Saturday, 20 March 2027, join us for the walking tour In the Footsteps of Jo Coenen.
Jo Coenen, born in Heerlen, is a well-known and highly respected architect in Maastricht. And for good reason: his architectural legacy runs like a cross-section through the city.
After graduating from Eindhoven University of Technology in 1975, undertaking further studies with Rob Krier in Vienna and James Stirling and Oswald Mathias Ungers in Düsseldorf, and gaining professional experience with Luigi Snozzi and Aldo van Eyck, Coenen emerged as a key figure in shaping Maastricht’s urban landscape. His campus plans for the university marked the beginning of his role as a city-maker, ranging from the design of the Maaskantoren in the north to overseeing the development of the Céramique district in the south.
From the outset, he faced a challenge of changing mindsets: Maastricht has a historic city centre and a proud way of life deeply rooted in tradition. Major changes are often met with resistance. Coenen took the city's history as an important lesson for his work: cherish the past in your design practice, safeguard continuity and, in short, love your city.
Distance: 3.5 km Walking time: 1.5 hours
Practical Information The walking tours cost €7. Participation is free for Museum Card holders. We kindly ask you to register in advance by emailing info@bureau-europa.nl. Please specify which walking tour you would like to attend.
The tours start at 12:15 PM. Your ticket also includes admission to the museum.
Location: Bureau Europa, Platform for Architecture and Design Date: Saturday, 20 March 2027 – 12:15 PM Language: Dutch
Participation and Responsibilit We organise our walking tours and outdoor activities with care and attention. However, participation is at your own risk. Bureau Europa cannot accept responsibility for circumstances such as weather conditions, personal fitness levels or other situations that may arise outside the building. We therefore ask participants to assess for themselves whether the activity is suitable for them and to make the necessary preparations.