Architect@Work Bordeaux 2027

Event overview

Overview

Architect@Work Bordeaux 2027 is a curated architecture and interior design trade show at the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux-Lac on 18–19 November 2027.

The biennial edition selects innovative building materials, lighting, finishes and interior products for architects and construction specifiers from south-west France.

Entry is free for trade professionals who pre-register with an invitation code.

TL;DR

1Dates: 18–19 November 2027, a Thursday and Friday, at the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux-Lac.
2Scale: the 2025 edition drew 1,951 visitors and displayed 226 innovations chosen by a jury.
3Exhibitors: 98 distinct companies showed at the last edition, 62 of them French.
4Audience: architects, interior architects, designers, engineers and project owners specify on the floor.
5Entry: free for trade professionals with an invitation code and online pre-registration.

Why visit

Visit to compare a tightly edited set of innovations rather than a catalogue, meet technical teams from 98-plus manufacturers, and sit in on conferences on materials, light and reuse. The two-day format fits a specification trip, and the Bordeaux-Lac venue is reachable by tram line C.

Why exhibit

Exhibit because the jury selects only new products, so a stand introduces a genuine innovation to architects who write specifications. The Bordeaux edition reaches south-west France and northern Spain, with 36 international companies at the 2025 edition. The all-in stand package and invitation tools support a focused two-day sales push.

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Architects and interior architects specifying residential, public and heritage projects.

Designers, urban planners and project owners comparing low-carbon materials and finishes.

Engineering offices and construction economists checking technical systems and certifications.

Final-year architecture students and local prescribers building their supplier network.

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Manufacturers of building materials, facades and structural systems with a national distribution.

Lighting, acoustic and interior finishing brands presenting new collections.

Furniture, fixtures and hardware suppliers targeting contract and residential projects.

Software and digital service providers for design, specification and site management.

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Building materials and low-carbon construction systems

Facades, windows, doors and shading

Interior finishes, surfaces and acoustic panels

Lighting and electrical fixtures

Furniture, fixtures and hardware

Design and specification software

Location & Facilities

Venue

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Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux-Lac

Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux-Lac, Cours Jules Ladoumègue, 33070 Bordeaux, France

Entrances & gates

Main Parc des Expositions entrance

Hall 3

The 2025 edition used Hall 3; the 2027 hall allocation is not yet published.

Facilities

Parking

On-site parking at the exhibition park; free for visitors in 2025. Use the Bordeaux-Lac car park and keep the ticket for exit.

Accessibility

The Parc des Expositions is step-free at the main entrance; ask at the registration desk for lift access and accessible toilets.

On-site shuttle

A free shuttle linked the tram stop to the Hall 3 entrance in 2025; check the 2027 route on arrival.

Food options

On-site catering and bar

On-site dining

Parking: Visitor parking at the Parc des Expositions was free during the 2025 edition; follow the Bordeaux-Lac signs and allow 10 minutes to walk to the hall.

Gate: Enter through the main Parc des Expositions gate, then follow the Architect@Work signage to the registration desk.

Attend

Entry & tickets

Trade-only

Free registration

Event days & opening times

DayOpening hours

10:00 AM –7:00 PM

Professional visitor (online pre-registration)
Free entry with an invitation code; no public ticket price is printed.

Ticket info

Badge collection

Pre-register online with the code on your invitation, then collect a printed badge at the registration desk with professional ID.

Ticket notes

The 2025 edition ran 10:00–19:00 on both days; 2027 opening hours are not yet published. Access is reserved for architects, interior architects and construction specifiers.

Who runs the show

Organisers

Expo Conseil

French organiser

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ARCHITECT@WORK Headquarters

Network owner

Email Call Website

What's on

Programme

Topic tracks

Materials and CircularityLight, Acoustics and WellbeingTimber and Regional Construction

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Last edition

2025

Completed

Visitors: 1,951

Exhibitors: 98

Edition #: 4

Exhibitor countries: 10

This edition

2027

Forecast — not final

Visitors: 2,000

Exhibitors: 100

Next edition

2029

The next Bordeaux edition is expected in 2029 on the biennial odd-year cycle. No dates or venue have been announced.

Dates and hall allocation to be confirmed by Expo Conseil.

Growth over time

Edition recap

The fourth Bordeaux edition, held on 27–28 November 2025, welcomed 1,951 visitors and presented 226 jury-selected innovations under the theme “Architecture in Symbiosis”.

New this edition

1
Architecture in Symbiosis
The 2025 theme framed conferences and exhibits around buildings that respond to human needs.
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2
Materia architectures exhibition
A photographic exhibition on contemporary earth, stone and plant-fibre architecture, shown in Bordeaux in 2025.
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Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

Bordeaux is a mid-sized, high-intent specification show rather than a volume fair. Around 2,000 visitors over two days gives exhibitors meaningful dwell time with architects and engineers, and the 2025 result shows stable demand after the post-2021 recovery.

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

The audience is filtered by invitation and professional registration, so most visitors are architects, interior architects, engineers or project owners with live projects. The organiser does not publish an audited breakdown for Bordeaux, so buyer quality should be judged from stand conversations rather than headline attendance.

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

A 9 sqm package and two staff for two days is a low-cost test of the south-west specification market. ROI depends on pre-booked meetings and invitation codes sent to existing specifier contacts; the show is too short for cold lead generation.

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

France – Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Why it matters

The Bordeaux metropolitan area is adding housing and public facilities while retrofitting older stock, and the wider Nouvelle-Aquitaine region has a strong timber and bio-based construction cluster. A curated show gives regional specifiers a short, high-signal route to new materials and systems, and gives manufacturers a concentrated two-day window with decision-makers.

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Low-carbon and bio-based materials

Specifiers are comparing embodied carbon across concrete, timber, earth and plant-fibre systems, and asking manufacturers for environmental product declarations.

What it changes: Bordeaux's timber sector and retrofit pipeline make material carbon a live buying criterion rather than a marketing claim.

Reuse and circular specification

Reclaimed materials, removable assemblies and take-back schemes are moving from pilot projects into mainstream specifications.

What it changes: Public clients in Nouvelle-Aquitaine are testing reuse clauses, so suppliers need documented second-life pathways.

Light, acoustics and neuro-architecture

Design teams are treating lighting, sound and air quality as health variables, not finish choices.

What it changes: The 2025 conference programme included sessions on light and neuro-architecture, reflecting demand for evidence-based interior products.

Architect@Work France circuit

Book Bordeaux around the November dates and check the other French editions before committing stand stock and travel.

Bordeaux is one of five French Architect@Work editions, alongside Paris, Lyon, Nantes and Marseille. The circuit lets a manufacturer meet different regional specification markets with one stand concept.

4–5 Feb 2027

Architect@Work Paris 2027

Paris, France

Circuit dates estimated from the usual early-year slot; confirm with Expo Conseil.

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10–11 Jun 2027

Architect@Work Lyon 2027

Lyon, France

Circuit dates estimated; confirm with the organiser.

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23–24 Sep 2027

Architect@Work Marseille 2027

Marseille, France

Circuit dates estimated; confirm with the organiser.

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16–17 Nov 2028

Architect@Work Nantes 2028

Nantes, France

Circuit dates estimated; Nantes runs in even years.

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French circuit

Architect@Work Paris 2027Architect@Work Lyon 2027Architect@Work Marseille 2027Architect@Work Bordeaux 2027

Spread stand investment across the year rather than shipping the same display to every city.

Circuit membership drawn from the organiser network; individual dates are estimates and must be confirmed.

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · EUR

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

BOD

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Closest airport; tram A to the city centre, then tram C to Parc des Expositions.

12 km

to venue

25–35 min

by car

TLS

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

Backup for long-haul connections; TGV or motorway onward to Bordeaux.

245 km

to venue

2 h 30 min

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

budget

Gare Saint-Jean / Bastide

USD 75–110 / night

Simple rooms near tram C, 20–25 minutes from the venue; book early for the show week.

mid

Bordeaux centre

USD 130–190 / night

Walkable to restaurants and tram C; about 30 minutes to the exhibition park.

premium

Triangle d'Or / Chartrons

USD 220–320 / night

Central five-star base for hosted buyers and senior teams; taxi to the venue in 25 minutes.

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Tram

Estimated cost€1.90 per ride

Best forLine C from Bordeaux centre or Gare Saint-Jean to Parc des Expositions

Buy a single or day pass at the machine; the stop is a short walk or shuttle ride from the hall.

Taxi / ride-hail

Estimated cost€25–45

Best forCity centre or airport to Parc des Expositions

Fixed airport rank; allow extra time on weekday mornings.

Shuttle

Estimated costFree

Best forTram stop to hall entrance

A free shuttle served the 2025 edition; confirm the 2027 route.

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa required

ATA Carnet: accepted

Type	Who needs it	Fee	Processing
Schengen short-stay business visa	Visitors from countries without a Schengen visa waiver	$90.00	15–45 days

EU/EEA and many other passport holders do not need a visa for a short business visit; check France-Visas before booking.

An ATA carnet can cover professional equipment and display samples temporarily imported; confirm the goods list with French customs.

Official visa page

Weather

November is cool and often damp: daytime highs near 13–15 °C, nights around 7–9 °C, with rain on roughly one day in three. Bring a waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes for the exhibition park.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

Free basic Wi-Fi was included in the stand package; mobile coverage is strong across Bordeaux. EU roaming applies for European SIM cards, and a local eSIM is useful for non-EU teams.

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Business pace

Meetings start with a handshake and a short introduction; French teams value punctuality and a clear agenda, and lunch is usually a sit-down break rather than a working sandwich.

Local etiquette

Greet staff with “bonjour” before asking a question. English is common in architecture practices, but a French-language product sheet and business card help on the stand.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD)

Book 6–10 weeks ahead for November; direct flights are limited outside Paris, so allow a rail connection via Paris or Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

Visa

Schengen rules apply. EU/EEA visitors travel freely; many other nationalities need a short-stay visa for a business visit.

Estimated cost: USD 90 consular fee, plus service centre fees

Processing: 15–45 days

Ask the organiser for an invitation letter after registration; carry it with your hotel booking at the visa appointment.

Official

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: Tram A from Mérignac to the centre, change to tram C for Parc des Expositions; about 60 minutes and €1.90. A taxi takes 25–35 minutes and costs €35–45.

Hotel → venue: From Gare Saint-Jean take tram C direct to Parc des Expositions in about 25 minutes.

Ride-hail: Uber and Bolt operate in Bordeaux; expect €20–40 from the centre and longer waits at peak times.

Public transit: Tram C is the main route to the exhibition park; a day pass is good value if you make more than two trips.

Parking: On-site parking was free for visitors in 2025; follow the Bordeaux-Lac signs and allow 10 minutes to walk to the hall.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: November

Temperature: 7–15 °C

Seasonality: Cool, damp and changeable; November is one of the wetter months in Bordeaux.

Packing: Bring a waterproof jacket, layers and comfortable shoes for walking between tram stops and halls.

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day to visit: Friday 19 November 2027

The second day usually has a calmer floor in the morning and the final conference sessions, so pre-booked supplier meetings are easier to keep. Arrive early if you need to catch exhibitors before they pack up.

T-14

T-10

Book train or flight and a hotel near tram line C — November is busy; aim for Gare Saint-Jean or the centre.

T-7

Shortlist exhibitors and request meetings — Use the 2025 exhibitor list as a guide until 2027 list is live.

T-3

Download badge and plan conference sessions — Check the agenda and reserve time for the conference area.

T-1

Pack professional ID, invitations and business cards — Badge collection needs identification matching the registration.

Sample visitor itinerary

Route-optimised day