By Eric Oh

The Bordeaux Wine Museum‘s wooden structure has been completed, the first step in an ambitious project slated to open in 2016. Designed by XTU Architects, and situated along the coast of the river Garonne in Bordeaux, France, the museum aims to stand as a beacon and “guardian angel” against the skyline of the riverbank. Inspired by the timeless spirit of French wine, the building forms flow in a continuous space without corners, evoking the circular motion that awakens a wine before tasting.

The existing wooden structure is reminiscent of a field of vines, and will be enhanced by a wave-like façade. Its glass cladding will act as a constant reminder to visitors of the presence of both the river and the city.

XTU is heavily invested in urban agriculture and experimental research. The firm was featured in the Morocco Pavilion at the 2014 Venice Biennale and selected to design the French Pavilion at the 2015 Expo Milano.

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Architects: XTU architects
Project Leaders: Dominique Zentelin, Mathias Lukacs
On Site Team: Joan Tarragon, Delphine Isart, Claire Leroux, Thibault Fabre
Research Team: Joan Tarragon, Gaëlle Le Borgne, Stefania Maccagan, Cristina Sanchez, Sylvain Raillard, Maÿlis Fabre, Heiner Babon, Kathryn Frost,
Scenographer: Casson Mann
Research Offices: SNC-Lavalin, RFR, Le Sommer Environnement
Lighting Designer: 8’18”
Acoustic Specialist: Peutz
Signage: Autobus Imperial
Programmer: B. Mautin
Olfactory Designer: R. Cahen
Sound Designer: Casso & Cie
Contractors: GTM Bâtiment Aquitaine, Coveris
Area: 0.0 sqm
Year: 2016
Photographs: Courtesy of XTU Architects

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