MVRDV Receives Approval for Plum Village Buddhist Monastery Renovations in France

"The Plum Village Buddhist Monastery in southern Dordogne, France, has received construction approval for the first phase of its ongoing collaboration with Dutch architecture studio MVRDV. The approvals cover the Upper Hamlet masterplan phase, including the construction of new guest houses and the renovation and expansion of the monastery's bookshop, as well as a new nunnery building at the Lower Hamlet. Developed in collaboration with co-architect MoonWalkLocal and consultants OTEIS,"

"the wider project includes two masterplans for the Monastery's Upper and Lower Hamlets, four communal guest houses, a new nunnery, and the transformation of an existing bookshop. Working on a non-profit basis, the design team prioritises renovation alongside the use of circular and bio-based materials, aligning the architectural approach with the monastery's philosophical principles."

Plum Village Buddhist Monastery in southern Dordogne, France received construction approval for the first phase of a multi-part expansion. The approvals cover the Upper Hamlet masterplan phase with new communal guest houses and renovation and expansion of the monastery's bookshop, plus a new nunnery building at the Lower Hamlet. The project was developed with Dutch studio MVRDV, co-architect MoonWalkLocal, and consultants OTEIS, VPEAS, and Emacoustic. The design team works on a non-profit basis and prioritises renovation, circular strategies, and bio-based materials. Design decisions align with Engaged Buddhism principles, aiming to enhance sustainability, respect for nature, and visitor accommodation.

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