# Palace-Like Champagne Bars Pedro Manuel Araujo and Michael Oliveira Win the AC-CA Competition By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-bars References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/pedro-manuel-araujo-michael-oliveira-palais-champagne-bar-paris-ac-ca-08-22-2014/) & [ac-ca.org](http://www.ac-ca.org/en/home) When it comes to [champagne bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-porte-jacquemus), the first thing that comes to mind is high class and amazing quality. Architects Pedro Manuel Araujo and Michael Oliveira put forth both of these qualities with their submission into the AC-CA architecture competition, which won them the grand prize. The design is intended for location beside the Seine in Paris, as this also adds an air of luxury and sophistication to the building. Moreover it is elevated quite high up, ensuring that views are not obstructed. The style takes on a palace-like feel with inspiration from the [beaux-arts design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casino-royal-palm) of many older royal structures. In essence, the place is fit for a king, and exudes all aspects of class and grandeur. Hopefully the design will come to fruition soon. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/pedro-manuel-araujo-michael-oliveira-palais-champagne-bar-paris-ac-ca-08-22-2014/), [ac-ca.org](http://www.ac-ca.org/en/home) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-class Champagne Bars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a champagne bar with an elevated, palace-like design that exudes luxury and sophistication. - **Beaux-arts Inspired Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate beaux-arts design elements into modern architectural projects for a touch of elegance and grandeur. - **Luxury Riverfront Buildings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop luxurious buildings located beside rivers, offering breathtaking views and adding an air of sophistication to the surroundings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the champagne bar experience by offering a high-class atmosphere with exceptional service and exquisite champagne selections. - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate historic design styles like beaux-arts into contemporary architecture to create unique and visually striking structures. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop premium residential and commercial properties along riversides, emphasizing luxury and leveraging the natural beauty of the location. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Harmoniously Designed Champagne House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicolas-ruinart-pavilion.md) - [Wine Tourism Guest Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-de-faisca.md) - [Artfully Glamorous Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mot-hennessy-1.md) - [Glass Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2.md) - [Highly-Decadent Champagne Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mot-chandon2.md) - [Parisian Haussmann-Era Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchronia.md) - [Cloud-Like French Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-nuage.md) - [Historic Mill-Transformed Vineyards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-storehouse.md) - [Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot-bar.md)