Under the thematic “Beauty”, 10 teams and one university invited, the Cooper Union, Institute for Sustainable Design, New York City, will realize an installation in the historical center of Montpellier.

Each installation created by an architect team allows highlighting the work of a younger generation which is inventing, experimenting and exploring new environmental designs. The festival offers them the opportunity to realize an installation in the heart of the prestigious and remarkable courses and mansions opened for the event. Each one opens a dialogue between heritage and contemporary architecture installations.

About The Festival des Architectures Vives

The Festival des Architectures Vives is a public architectural exhibition. Visitors can discover or rediscover the historical landmarks of the city of Montpellier since 2006. The event invites visitors to interact with the rich heritage by offering installations scattered around the city. In Montpellier, it takes place in the historic town and offers a path connecting mansions and courtyards, mostly private, that are usually not accessible to visitors.

- Coralie et Thibaud
Paris // France 

- Obione 

Paris // France / Rotterdam // Pays-Bas 

- Kuma & Elsa

Paris // France

- Nan Cristina, Bausa Martinez Carlos, Medina Patatuchi Dirce

Edimbourg // Ecosse / Londres // Angleterre

- Maxence Grangeot

Thonon-les-bains // France

- Muro Atelier

Lisbonne // Portugal

- Thrace Design Studio

Richmond // Etats-Unis 

- Le MetrotopE : Julien Plessis

Montrouge // France

- Pulpas Studio

Murcia // Espagne

- Lopez Rodriguez Enrique, Berriozabal Armesto Inigo

Madrid // Espagne / Amsterdam // Pays Bas

The FAV will take place from 11th-16th June 2019 in Montpellier/free entrance from 9 am to 7 pm (2 pm to 7 pm the 12th).

The pavilion will be open in Montpellier from 5th-16th of June 2019 in the courtyard of Hôtel Saint Côme de Montpellier, CCI Hérault.