Château de Rentilly, a short drive from Paris, is celebrating its transformation into a new contemporary art centre by Xavier Veilhan, Bona-Lemercier and Alexis Bertrand. Photography: Florian Kleinefenn  

The design concept draws on the château's strong geometries, such as its series of ponds. Photography: Florian Kleinefenn  

The château, as it stands today, is in fact a replacement of the original 16th-century palace damaged during World War II. Photography: Florian Kleinefenn  

Now clad in mirror-polished stainless steel panels, the building reflects its green surroundings. Photography: Florian Kleinefenn  

The interior was hollowed out and completely redesigned. Photography: Florian Kleinefenn  

The space now hosts two 500 sq m exhibition halls, suitable for art displays. Photography: Florian Kleinefenn  

The exhibition spaces are supported by a metal structure, independent to the preserved outer walls. Photography: Florian Kleinefenn  

keywords:Chateau De Rentilly, French architecture, Xavier Veilhan, Alexis Bertrand, Bona-Lemercier Architectes, renovation, historical restoration

关键词：Rentilly城堡，法国建筑，Xavier Veilhan，Alexis Bertrand，Bona-Lemercier建筑，翻新，历史修复