It's a great pleasure working with Sou Fujimoto and his Parisian team, creating the visualizations for the Nicolas Ruinart Pavilion,a new visitor center for Ruinart, the oldest champagne house in Reims, France.

The 1,400 sqm contemporary building features natural stone and wood, and is clad in a gradient glass façade topped by a curved roof. In line with an ecologically responsible approach, the simple structure is made of natural materials -stone for the walls and wood for the framework- carefully selected in the region. Insulation is made of organically grown materials, a green roof cools the building, screen-printed glazing absorbs the sun’s rays, geothermal energy regulates the temperature, and rainwater is collected.

The pavilion will house Maison Ruinart’s new reception area and the building is characterized by brightness, simplicity and modernity, and is conceived as a contemporary vision that contrasts with and reflects the adjacent historic buildings.Mr. Sou Fujimoto and his Parisian team designed a shape inspired the Ruinart bottle and the curve of a champagne bubble.

Construction has began in the past few months and we look forward to its compeletion 🙌