{"id":6496,"date":"2016-05-31T11:14:48","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T11:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brabbu.com\/en\/news-events\/?p=6496"},"modified":"2016-05-31T11:29:49","modified_gmt":"2016-05-31T11:29:49","slug":"iconic-design-xtu-architects-completed-la-cite-vin-bordeaux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brabbu.com\/en\/news-events\/architecture\/iconic-design-xtu-architects-completed-la-cite-vin-bordeaux","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Design: XTU Architects Completed ‘La Cit\u00e9 du Vin’ In Bordeaux"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Situated in Bordeaux, La Cit\u00e9 du Vin, designed by french practice XTU architects<\/strong><\/em>, is a unique venue for culture and recreation where wine comes to life through a sensorial approach, set within an evocative architectural design. A must-see experience during any stay in Bordeaux, but also a place to go if you love architecture and iconic design<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\"Iconic<\/a>\"Iconic<\/a><\/p>\n

A strong architectural statement, La Cit\u00e9 du Vin stands out with its bold curves and shape. It is much more than a curvaceous building that celebrates the region\u2019s unparalleled wine industry: it\u2019s an iconic building, this golden frame hosts a Cit\u00e9 within the city, a living space with experiences to discover.<\/p>\n

\"Iconic<\/a> \"Iconic<\/a><\/p>\n

The initial aim of the building\u2019s architecture was genuinely to create a link between La Cit\u00e9 du Vin and the spaces surrounding it through perpetual movement. The eye-catching structure, located on the banks of the garonne river, serves as wine theme park \u2014 offering tours, tasting areas, boutique concept stores, and a panoramic rooftop restaurant.<\/p>\n

\"Iconic<\/a> \"Iconic<\/a>\"Iconic<\/a><\/p>\n

Anouk Legendre and Nicolas Desmazi\u00e8res, the architects from XTU, designed a space shaped by symbols of identity: gnarled vine stock, wine swirling in a glass, eddies on the Garonne, the building\u2019s sinuous fa\u00e7ade comprises silk-screen printed panes of glass and perforated, iridescent aluminum panels. Every detail of the architecture evokes wine\u2019s soul and liquid nature: \u2018seamless roundness, intangible and sensual\u2019 (XTU Architects).<\/p>\n

\"Iconic<\/a> \"XTU<\/a><\/p>\n

The ground floor is raw as an immersion stage diving into the project, a crossing point. The mirror reflections are disorienting and encourage visitors to move upwards towards the light. Tasting areas form an important part of the scheme.<\/p>\n

\"Iconic<\/a> \"XTU<\/a>\"Iconic<\/a><\/p>\n

The wooded arch of the permanent tour, the strongest area of La Cit\u00e9 du Vin, is like a varied sky. The sky is everything in winemaking, determining the harvest. This wooden sky rises, undulates and tightens. Once again, this is all about movement.<\/p>\n

\"XTU<\/a> \"XTU<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also an auditorium for film screenings. It is also important to mention that the building fits in perfectly with the dynamics of the Bassins \u00e0 Flot eco-district. From the very beginning, french architecture firm XTU aimed to reduce the building\u2019s environmental impact to an absolute minimum. In addition, the roof is protected from the sun by a \u2018ventilated shade\u2019 which helps to control the temperature, as does the use of geothermal energy. \u2018La Cit\u00e9 du Vin\u2019 is way beyond good wine and good architecture. It\u2019s a great experience and a step ahead towards inovation.<\/p>\n

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