Ilot Queyries Mixed-Use Development, Bordeaux Architecture Images, France
Ilot Queyries Mixed-Use Development in Bordeaux
Residential Properties, Offices, Shops and Shared Spaces – design by MVRDV, Architects
15 Jun 2017
Ilot Queyries Mixed-Use Development
Architects: MVRDV
Location: Bordeaux, France
Ilot Queyries

Designed to fully exploit this exceptional location, Ilot Queyries? facades adapt to their opposite views towards the River Garonne and the historic city. The plan aims to reflect the qualities of Bordeaux World Heritage Site city centre whilst adding new qualities. Emblematic of the masterplan are facades

with 45° angles which are used as a tool to generate maximum ventilation, daylight and sun.
These angles have also opened the possibilities to create innovative housing. The larger building at the riverfront will have a distinct gold-splashed façade, whilst different shades of ceramic tiles, give a textured effect from top to bottom. The glass-fronted rooftop restaurant offers panoramic views of the historic city and river. At the heart of this collective dwellings is its large public courtyard with a garden of alder, birch and high grasses.

The project articulates the future of Bastide Niel and was initiated by Kaufman & Broad and Adim. It is also part of the wider ZAC Bastide-Niel masterplan which will create an inviting, attractive and greener extension to the city centre of Bordeaux, with a mixed programme of housing, retail, offices, hig...