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additional bottles. As the first phase of construction, it served as a temporary vat room during two harvests. The tasting room and shop were redesigned and open onto a terrace with views of the château.
A landscape project connects the various buildings of the estate through new pathways between the trees. Three principles guided the project: optimizing winemaking processes, providing teams with a functional workspace, and integrating an eco-responsible approach. Geothermal systems ensure thermal comfort, and photovoltaic panels produce renewable energy. After twentyfive months of work, Château Cantemerle was transformed while preserving its historical identity.
• Architects: BPM Architectes- www. bpm-architectes. com
• Area: 10710 m ²
• Year: 2025
• Photographs: 11H45 www. 11h45. com
• Manufacturers: Atlas Concorde, MALERBA, Rational, Seigneurie, Spalek
• Project Management Assistance: Kapea
• Project management: Time & CO
• Structural Work: ESCAICH
• Decorator: Mathilde Cardineau Decoration
• Landscape Architect: Neveux Rouyer
www. bpm-architectes. com
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