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BBC Pavilion in Cannes

4 Aug 2021

Design: Giles Miller Studio

Location: Cannes, France

BBC Pavilion in Cannes, French Riviera

The BBC Pavilion, a seminal project that was in development for almost two years, is a large-scale organic structure located on the beach front in Cannes. The building fuses an iconic sculptural aesthetic with highly innovative architectural functionality.

The ‘skin’ of the structure is foremost a mechanism for controlling the visual transparency of the building, but the sculptural composition of thousands of recyclable aluminium ‘petals’ results in an object of inherent natural beauty.

The undulating front of the building opens up during the day in a unique and complex mechanical concertina, exposing visitors to open views of the Mediterranean whilst referencing the performative nature of BBC Studios output.

GMS’ organic exterior is complimented by a sleek and finely crafted interior scheme designed by Universal Design Studio to create a unique and enhanced experience of the building for its many visitors.

The project was led by Cheerful Twentyfirst and Christine Losecaat and was built by York-based Stageone in a mere 6 day install.

BBC Pavilion on the French Riviera – Building Information

Architects: Giles Miller Studio
Client: BBC Studios
Team lead: Cheerful 21st
Creative lead: Christine Losecaat
Lead/Interior: UDS
Fabrication: Stage One

Photography: Edvinas Bruzas

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