Building of the Savings Bank of Bordeaux, Brutalist historical monument in Mériadeck, Bordeaux, France.
The Savings Bank building features curved forms across 3200 square meters with facades made of raw concrete and Brazilian stone materials.
Completed in 1977 after three years of construction, this structure replaced part of the old Mériadeck district that was completely demolished in 1971.
Architect Edmond Lay drew inspiration from New York's Guggenheim Museum to design this curved structure within a district dominated by straight lines.
The building contains a 300-seat underground amphitheater and spaces dedicated to hosting exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year.
This architectural creation received historical monument status while its architect was still alive, marking an unusual recognition for a contemporary building.
Location: Bordeaux
Architects: Edmond Lay
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
Address: 61 rue du Château d'Eau, 33000 Bordeaux
GPS coordinates: 44.83856,-0.58347
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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