The theme is "La Gourmandise"

The Festival des Architectures Vives offers the public an immersive exploration of Montpellier's architectural treasures each year - its historic courtyards. The 2025 edition, held from June 10-15, featured 13 installations by 23 architects and 36 students at the Montpellier School of Architecture within these historic sites, attracting nearly 16,000 visitors and receiving very positive feedback.

TEMPLE (THE LAST CHEESEBURGER)
Michael Cook & Garth Goldstein
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"La Gourmandise", usually associated with the pleasure of the taste buds, was revealed in an architectural dimension where materials, shapes, and spaces were transformed into a true celebration of desire. Far from being a simple sin, indulgence bacame a vector of creativity and innovation. The installations awakened the desire to be explored, tasted with the eyes, and savored with the mind. For this delicious edition, talented Montpellier pastry chef Clara Jung was the patron.

From over 90 applications received, the selection committee selected 10 teams. FAV 2025 brought together 23 architects, from 5 French teams and 5 international teams. In addition, two projects were presented as part of the European ReCITYing program, an initiative that explores new ways of reinvesting in urban space through architecture. Another project was also carried out in collaboration with the Quatorze association. A total of 13 installations invited the public to rediscover the streets of Montpellier.

Jury prize

TEMPLE (THE LAST CHEESEBURGER)

Michael Cook & Garth Goldstein, Boston - USA

TEMPLE (THE LAST CHEESEBURGER)
Michael Cook & Garth Goldstein
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TEMPLE (THE LAST CHEESEBURGER)
Michael Cook & Garth Goldstein
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Public prize

CALADE EXQUISE

Collectif Oeuvrer : Justine Dromard, Brann Le Garrec, Renaud De la Barre, Franck Durand, Simon Givelet & Sothida Long, Mondrepuis - France

CALADE EXQUISE
Collectif Oeuvrer
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Special prize

RIBOTE

Benjamin Borne, Chalindrey - France

RIBOTE
Benjamin Borne
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Gourmandise prize / by Clara Jung

MADELEINE DE PROUST

Elodie Cottar & Florine Cottar, Paris - France

MADELEINE DE PROUST
Elodie Cottar & Florine Cottar
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MADELEINE DE PROUST
Elodie Cottar & Florine Cottar
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Environmental prize

CHAUME SUBLIMÉ

COAT - Conditions Atmosphériques d'Espaces :
Julia Fraolini & Félix Steinbacher, Lyon - France & Vienna - Austria

CHAUME SUBLIMÉ
Julia Fraolini & Félix Steinbacher
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JEANINE

Justine Viala, Montpellier - France

JEANINE
Justine Viala
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JEANINE
Justine Viala
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PAYSAGE DE PAIN

MERO Studios : Megan Dang & Rose Zhang, New York - USA

PAYSAGE DE PAIN
MERO Studios : Megan Dang & Rose Zhang
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THE TASTING TONGUE

Studio DENG : Qicheng Wu & Meichen Wang, New York - USA

THE TASTING TONGUE
Studio DENG : Qicheng Wu & Meichen Wang
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THE TASTING TONGUE
Studio DENG : Qicheng Wu & Meichen Wang
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ANG HALAGA NG TSOKOLATE

WTA Architecture & Design Studio : Wiliam Ti, Carmelo Arancon & Exel Agapito, Manila - Philippines

ANG HALAGA NG TSOKOLATE
WTA Architecture & Design Studio
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ANG HALAGA NG TSOKOLATE
WTA Architecture & Design Studio
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ÉBULLITION

Simon Barret & Sébastien Bonnerot, Bordeaux & Paris - France

ÉBULLITION
Simon Barret & Sébastien Bonnerot
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ÉBULLITION
Simon Barret & Sébastien Bonnerot
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RÉCIPROCITÉ, A PAVILION FOR THE FUTURE

A project in collaboration with the FAV, Quatorze Association, Montpellier - France

PORTRAIT OF A PLANET

European ReCITYing Project, UNIGE : University of Genoa - Italy

FOOD-WASTE FUTURES

European ReCITYing Project, IAAC : Institute for Advanced Archite

FOOD-WASTE FUTURES
European ReCITYing Project
IAAC : Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
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FOOD-WASTE FUTURES
European ReCITYing Project
IAAC : Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
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Festival des Architectures Vives

Since 2006, the Festival des Architectures Vives has offered the public an immersive exploration of Montpellier's architectural treasures: its private courtyards. By transforming little-known historic spaces with contemporary architectural installations, the festival fosters a dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation. Each installation is created by teams of young architects. The event is free, reflecting this desire to be open to as many people as possible.