Overlooking the Valentré Bridge and the Lot River, the CHAI building is a ?beacon,? the new civic heart of a green and recreational zone extending along the banks of the river. It offers a broad, unobstructed view over this fortified bridge dating from the 14th century, and listed in the UNESCO registry of World Heritage Sites and a link on the historic Cahors discovery walking tour. The many medieval sites scattered around this ancient town are a major reason for its international reputation. The CHAI was designed in relation with and in answer to the town?s history, heritage and the intersection of the region?s main axes of circulation.

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Architects: Antonio Virga architecte

Location: 46000 Cahors, France

Lead Architects: Antonio Di Bacco, Miguel Allen
Area: 2946.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Luc Boegly

Utilities Engineering: BET Cap Ingelec

Environmental Consulting: BET Cap Ingelec

Acoustics: BET General Acoustics

Structural Engineering: BET Cap Ingelec

Building Inspection Office: Veritas

Client: Grand Cahors

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Text description provided by the architects. Overlooking the Valentré Bridge and the Lot River, the CHAI building is a ?beacon,? the new civic heart of a green and recreational zone extending along the banks of the river. It offers a broad, unobstructed view over this fortified bridge dating ...