SUD architectes is proud to have been named the winner of the 2026 Eiffel Architecture Prize in the “Public Space” category for the project to create the new Place Béraudier at the Part-Dieu Station Multimodal Transit Hub in Lyon.
This award recognizes both our work as architects and urban planners, as well as our passion for creating experiential spaces that are open to and enjoyed by everyone.
A big thank you to ConstruirAcier and to the members of the jury:
Chair: Dominique Jacob
Bertrand Potel, Clément Bisiaux, Ingrid Taillandier, Milena Chessa, Mitsu Edwards, Stéphanie Dadour.
From design to completion, the project represented 10 years of dedication for the firm SUD architectes. A large-scale project combining urban restructuring and architectural design, driven by the stimulating complexity of its multifaceted program: a new access point to Metro Line B; the creation of France’s largest bike station with 1,500 spaces; a new taxi stand; three levels of underground parking; and new retail spaces.
Access to this new “lower plaza” is marked by a striking architectural feature.
A true work of art, a 1,000 m² circular metal canopy (38 meters in diameter) rests on nine slender, 15-meter-high pillars made of brushed stainless steel. It serves as a powerful symbol of the urban transformation of the Part-Dieu district, creating a seamless connection between the city, the train station, and various modes of transportation.
It embodies a spirit of openness and hospitality, reconciling transportation infrastructure with high-quality public space. Its slightly curved underside, composed of 840 frosted hexagonal facets, reflects the activity between the square’s two levels, creating an atmosphere that is both dynamic and reassuring.
Its slender structure blends harmoniously into the surrounding urban landscape, ensuring visual continuity with the station’s facades.
This metropolitan gateway has become a distinctive urban landmark, symbolizing the renewed identity of Part-Dieu.
Congratulations to the entire team:
Project Owner: SPL Lyon Part-Dieu, SCCV TO LYON (Vinci Immobilier)
Planning: l’AUC
Architects: SUD architectes
Landscape Architect: Base paysagiste
Structural Engineering Firm: Setec als
Building Engineering Firm: Egis bâtiment
Lighting Designer: On eclairage
Construction Management: Egis
Pond Construction Management: Hydratec
Inspection Firms: Qualiconsult Group, Socotec
Project Management: Setec opency
Structural Work: Citinea
Construction of the canopy and bike ramp: SCOP Cabrol
Photographs: Romuald Nicolas
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