A French wine cellar’s updated facade doubles as housing for local bats
Bordeaux-based design studio MOONWALKLOCAL collectif d’architectes has recently crafted a new facade for a French...
Historic French building stuffed with plastic bags looks ready to explode
A shockingly large number of plastic bags appeared to fill a historic stone building to near bursting in Bordeaux...
Adorable owl cabins let you camp inside for free and off the grid in France
A giant trio of adorable timber owls has popped up in rural France—and you can sleep inside them for free! Perfect...
Free off-grid shelter pops up for urban explorers in Bordeaux
Exploring the fringes of France’s famed wine-growing region is now easier and better than ever. After a long...
MVRDV to upgrade historic French city with modern, ecological design
France’s historic Bordeaux World Heritage Site is getting a modern ecological refresh thanks to prolific Rotterdam-based...
New City of Wine museum in Bordeaux looks like wine swirling in a glass
[gallery_extend] The shape of La Cité du Vin references wine in a variety of ways; it could be interpreted...
Magnificent timber skyscraper will sequester carbon and add greenery to Bordeaux
[gallery_extend] Named after the world’s tallest living tree, the Hyperion project comprises an eye-catching...
ANMA transforms marine hangars into a naturally-ventilated housing block in Bordeaux
[gallery_extend] The buildings were arranged to run perpendicular to the port zone and provide equal...
Foster + Partners unveils new winery for Château Margaux in Bordeaux
[gallery_extend] The new Nouveau Chai is dedicated to the production of both red and white wine and...
Stunning wood Vortex sculpture uses LEDs to show its site’s energy consumption
[gallery_extend] Vortex embraces a footbridge connecting two buildings within the complex in Bordeaux....
Sublime Wine Storage Unit Lights up the Night with Low Energy LEDs in France
[gallery_extend] The stunning building is a showcase for the Ballande group, highlighting their fine...
France Breaks Ground on Europe's Largest Solar Plant
While Germany has spent the last few years stealing the headlines for its remarkable advances in renewable energy...
OMA Wins Competition to Design Firm's First Bridge in Bordeaux, France
[gallery_extend] The 144=foot-wide Pont Jean-Jacques Bosc Bridge will be the sixth bridge to cross the...
Chinoiserie: A Breezy Pop-Up Shelter Inspired by Mongolian Yurts
[gallery_extend] Constructed as part of a workshop organized by Rainbow Dream, Chinoiserie is a translucent...
Philippe Starck and Peugeot Design "Pibal" Scooter-Cycle for Bike-Sharing Program in Bordeaux
Bikes are great for all sorts of situations, but sometimes when you're maneuvering through heavy foot traffic,...
