Shigeru Ban among 10 teams shortlisted for a French winery renovation competition

Shortlisted teams for the Château de Beaucastel New Winery Competition have been announced. The competition focuses on a renovation and extension of Château de Beaucastel, a winery located in Courthézon, France. Owned by the Perrin Family, the vineyard's business has grown requiring the family to extend their estate. Each selected team will receive a compensation of 2000€. 

The 10 teams selected are as follows:

• Francisco Aires Mateus Arquitectos lda.
• Garcés - De Seta - Bonet + YUA studio
• John Pawson + Fradin Weck Architecture
• Light Earth Designs LLP
• Marchi Architectes
• Menos è Mais + Combas Architectes
• Metayer Errath Lehembre architectes associés
• Agence Rudy Ricciotti
• Shigeru Ban Architects Europe + Jean de Gastines Architectes
• Studio Mumbai + Grego Architectes

After a first rendering, between 3 and 6 teams will be chosen on a project intentions basis. Each chosen team will receive a compensation of 10,000€. More information can be found on the official website of the competition.