French architect Jean Nouvel has won the competition to remodel the central port area in Vigo, Spain (actually he won back in May – thanks to eikongraphia via dezain for the tip).

The project, called Peirao XXI, involves redeveloping the commercial port as a leisure destination.

Nouvel’s plan features a granite-faced “menhir” at the end of the pier containing a hotel, offices and a conference centre.

Below is some text from Nouvel’s office followed by the press release and keyed plan from the Port Authority of Vigo:

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Ateliers Jean Nouvel has recently won the international competition for the Peirao XXI project launched by the Port of Vigo. It aims at restructuring the marina and the Ocean Liner Pier.

The program includes the creation of a thalassotherapy center, an aquatic complex, and an oceanographic museum together with new developments for leisure facilities.

The monolithic tower located at the end of the pier is expected to accommodate a hotel, a restaurant, some offices and a conference center. The project should be completed in 2010.

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