Euronews building in Lyon

The Euronews building is a green cube with two large circular openings in its aluminum facade, rising along the Saône river and designed by architects Jakob and Macfarlane. The six-story structure houses newsrooms, multimedia areas, recording studios, and office spaces for around 800 employees across 10,000 square meters.

The building was completed in 2015 and marked the transformation of Lyon's former industrial docklands into a modern business district through a major urban renewal project. This development was part of a broader initiative to convert former port areas along the Saône into contemporary work and cultural spaces.

The building bears the name of a European news network and displays patterns by artist Fabrice Hyber on its facade that represent water and sound wave movements. This artistic treatment connects the work of journalists within to the natural elements of the surrounding riverside location.

Access to the building is available from Quai de Cornélius or Rue de Stael, with clear pathways through the renovated port quarter. The area is within walking distance of other cultural venues and well-served by public transport, making it easy to include in a broader city tour.

Two conical atriums pierce through the building's cube form like oversized eyes while serving natural ventilation purposes. These functional openings were designed to embody the metaphor of a watchful observer monitoring global events.

Location: Lyon

Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon

Architects: Dominique Jakob, Brendan Macfarlane

GPS coordinates: 45.73459,4.81557

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:02