“Building sculpture” has air-cleaning ceramic material
Ilot Queyries is a cutting edge residential complex in Bordeaux, France, which features an innovative ceramic skin. Designed by Dutch architecture firm MVRDV, Ilot Queyries is a “building sculpture.” It is located to the east of the River Garonne, opposite France’s largest cathedral.
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The architects wanted the building to give the life of the growing city a future-proof design. The sculptural residential complex shape reflects the masterplan of the old town on the bank side of the Bastide Niel. It also melds with the residential area, which borders a green space in the district. The complex intends to be a contemporary interpretation of the architectural traditions of Bordeaux.
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As a result, Ilot Queyries is a brightly colored building that varies in height and shapes across its façade. The differently-shaped tiles from the AGROB BUCHTAL KeraTwin system make this unique design. They capture the light and lend the architecture a vibrant, sculptural appearance. Moreover, the tiled façade surfaces cover the rooftops. Their edges contrast with the red plaster of an inner courtyard, which winds through the complex outdoors, through openings and passageways between the blocks of the building.