Bordeaux Architecture Tours organizes architectural tours in and around Bordeaux, for professionals as well as enlightened connoisseurs. It was founded in 2019 by David Vernet.
Trained in France, Hungary, the Netherlands and Slovenia, David Vernet founded his architectural practice in both Paris and Bordeaux(bandapar), while participating in multiple adventures around the art of building: teacher, guide for contemporary architecture, lobbying work towards European institutions, exhibition curator, author, mediator…
From 2007 to 2011, he was Head of Secretariat of the European Forum for Architectural Policies (EFAP), an international network devoted to foster and promote architecture and architectural policies among European political decision-makers (Commission, Parliament, Committee of the Regions, organizations professionals…). He organized and took part in several conferences and programs, notably on the cultural and creative industries, or the city of the future.
He has also taught at the Delft Technical University in the Netherlands, where he was the chief editor for the Routledge book Boutiques and Other Retail Spaces: The Architecture of Seduction and other articles in European professional journals (Kontrast, Čovjek i prostor, a10 …). He currently teaches in Bordeaux.
Elected Member of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Chamber of Architects.
Bordeaux Architecture Tours is run by INTERLIGATOR.
We worked with
architecture offices: Rijnboutt (NL), LPO (NO), Haworth Tompkins (UK), Bollinger + Fehlig (DE), Ziegler Branderhorst (NL), de mannen van schuim (NL), BEA architects (IL), Rey de Crécy (FR)
institutional bodies: Rotterdam Planning Office (NL), UNSFA78 (FR), Rotterdam City Council (NL), MOA AURA (FR), Réseau des Maisons de l’architecture (FR), Wallonie-Bruxelles Architectures (BE), Conseil National de l’Ordre des Architectes (FR), le 308 (FR)
schools: Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (CH), Vallès School of Architecture (ES), Hasselt University (BE), ETH Zürich (CH)
corporations: AMO-AURA (FR), Bouygues Bâtiment (FR), Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries (FI)
travel agencies: architravel (FR), planopli (BE), Global Cruises (USA), Nordic Touch Travel (FR)
What they have to say
“BAT has succeeded in giving an up-to-date vision of Bordeaux’s urban dynamics through visits to major recent and ongoing urban projects. The socio-political specifics to the French and regional context were well outlined, and highly appreciated for the good understanding of local issues. Rhythm well kept all in a friendly atmosphere. We recommend!“
Bollinger + Fehlig Architecture, Berlin
“Our Bordeaux architecture tour was incredible! The guide, David, was knowledgeable and passionate. We saw stunning modernist buildings and learned a lot. Highly recommend!“
Chris Dolding
“Thanks to BAT, we had an unforgettable study trip to Bordeaux. Wise and competent advices allowed us to better understand the architecture of the city and the region. In particular, we also appreciated their commitment during planning and site visits.”
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
“I had a fantastic tour of Art Deco sites with Bordeaux Architecture Tours. I had read about Bordeaux in the 20s and 30s, the role of Adrien Marquet, the mayor, and the buildings constructed then. It was a great privilege to be able to see these Art Deco inspired buildings and hear about their history from a real expert. The tour was beyond all of my expectations. A great experience!“
Pr. Charles Lawrence
