BERCY ENCORE

Bercy Encore is a sprawling seven-thousand-square-meter open-air laboratory located in the Bercy-Charenton district. It functions as a collaborative third-place, designed as a temporary, experimental space that will remain active until twenty-twenty-nine. The site serves as a bridge between the industrial past of this area and its future development, acting as a testing ground for sustainable urban living before more permanent infrastructure takes root. The space is organized by a collective of local actors who use the area to foster community connections. You will find a variety of projects operating on the grounds, including an urban beekeeping program, a recycling center dedicated to gardening, and a resource center for sustainable manufacturing. It continues the spirit of previous initiatives in this neighborhood by hosting workshops, concerts, and public screenings that invite local residents to participate directly in shaping the future of their district. This specific location occupies a unique position in Parisian planning, nestled between the banks of the Seine and active railway lines. It is a direct successor to earlier transitional projects that transformed derelict land into vibrant, temporary community hubs. By focusing on collective creativity and ecological experiments, the project ensures that this stretch of the city remains an active, social environment rather than sitting empty while permanent urban redevelopment plans are finalized.