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CASE STUDIES - PULSATING WAVE OF LIGHT ALONG THE SEINE

PULSATING WAVE OF LIGHT ALONG THE SEINE

PROJECT NAME: La Bongarde Mall

LOCATION: Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France

PRODUCT: Facade Danpal® 16 600 Clear Lilas, Softlite, 7 000 m²

ARCHITECT: Roux Ingénierie / P. Pierrou – DGLA, France

CONTRACTOR: SMAC, France

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:

THE NEED: A massive development covering 250 000m2 of land in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, with an accumulative 86 000m2 of rental floor space, set along the river Siene. The complex is spread along five floors, includes three distinct parking areas and is situated within an urban area earmarked for renewal. The site layout, provided unique design challenges due to its triangular shape, wedged between two thoroughfares.

THE DANPAL SOLUTION: The overlying concept of design was to create a triangular shaped mall, with an additional two malls crossing the structure to form a vista over the Siene, whilst overlooking the city on the opposite side. This creates a dynamic relationship between the two facades, one facing the city and the river Siene. In an effort to reflect the nature of the waterway, iridescent Danpalon panels were used to create a façade undulating in waves along the Siene. At night, this flowing wall is lit up with artificial light, mimicking the natural flow of the water.

THE RESULT:The LED architectural lighting is used to its fullest extent, as the Danpalon panels are backlit in an ever shifting display, reminiscent of the river below. Here the integration of intelligent lighting within the chosen Danpal system, has translated into a truly unique architectural expression.