brisac gonzalez integrates rooftop housing with carpark in bordeaux

brisac gonzalez architects integrates rooftop housing with carpark in bordeaux
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all images courtesy of brisac gonzalez architects

the integrated proposal by london-based brisac gonzalez architects sees a housing complex positioned on top of a green car parking building in bordeaux. the 16 000m2 development was commissioned by vinci/adim and is part of the ‘euratlantique’ project that is spread across three municipalities bordeaux, bègles and floriac in france. located close to the banks of the garonne river, the site comprises of 1400m2 retail on the ground floor, a 450 space carpark over four levels plus 19 rooftop apartments – including 5 duplexes ranging from one to three bedrooms with generous gardens and terraces.

view of the combined housing, retail and car parking building from rue de brienne
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the interior of the parking space offers a dynamic atmosphere with vibrantly painted ceilings, the integrated lighting scheme and the reflective surfaces of automobiles. the expansive, open floors offer high levels of daylight to filter through as well as cross ventilation and views out to the river. 

the masterplan of the ‘euratlantique’ development in bordeaux

the ‘euratlantique’ aims to create an international business center that will combine various neighborhoods, shops, offices and also the transformation of the bordeaux saint- jean train station. the development is based partly on the fast rail link with paris – a major rail connection between southern and northern europe by 2020. it is envisioned that the area will have 30 000 new residents and 20 000 new jobs will be created.

diagram showing the ‘carrefour sud-ouest euratlantique’

reference for the colorful interiors

housing concept

housing plan

parking plan

program diagram

elevation from rue de brienne

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