What solution can be proposed to compensate for the loss of sunlight due to a new construction? Urban Project and Groupe H have come up with an original approach on the Migros Chêne Bourg site using Espaciel reflectors. Project sheet: Project owner: Migros and Equalis Delegated project manager: Urban Project Architect: Groupe H Facade contractor:...
Moving into a newly renovated loft in the city centre is a dream that Justin is lucky enough to have realised. In Lille, this former garage from the 1930s has been transformed into a home. Arranged on two levels, the loft is very recessed. The sun comes in at the top of the party walls...
A year ago, Stéphane acquired a historic house in the center of Metz. Ideally located and endowed with the charm of the old, the house seduced Stéphane and his family. Despite its many qualities, the house has one drawback. Most of the rooms face north, onto a private interior courtyard. Hence the question: “How can...
How do you brighten up an industrial loft from the 1900s? This is the challenge that Nadia and Sylvain took up during the renovation of an old carpentry in Clamart in France. Espaciel Reflectors bring the sun down into the courtyard to brighten the loft – Photo by Nadia and Sylvain Project sheet : Owner:...
The sun is a precious resource, even in one of the brightest cities in France. With this testimony from Philippe and Joëlle in Sète, discover how to capture the sun at the bottom of the garden to illuminate a dark room? Project sheet: Owner: Philippe and Joëlle Type of housing: Town house City: Sète (34)...
In the city, having an interior courtyard is a huge advantage. Especially if you can turn it into a terrace or a garden. However, it must be possible to make it a bright place. This is often antinomic. In this article, discover our tips and solutions to design a dark courtyard and make it naturally...
Beatrice and Romain live on the first floor of a 1900’s building in Lisbon. They want to transform the interior courtyard into a flower garden. The main obstacle is the lack of light. The inner courtyard is in the shadow of the 6 floors of the building. In this article, discover how they brought the...
Isabelle and Thierry live in Dijon. For a few years, they have owned a spacious apartment on the second floor. However, this apartment has a dark balcony. This darkens the apartment. Isabelle and Thierry then realize that this phenomenon of dark balcony is due to the cap effect of the balcony above. In this article,...
How to grow vegetables in a vegetable garden in the shade of the surrounding buildings. This is the challenge that the ISA, Institut Supérieur Agricole de Lille (Higher Institute of Agriculture of Lille), gave us for its vegetable garden in the city center. Project sheet: Project : Lighting of an experimental vegetable garden in the...
Jerome lives in an apartment in the center of Barcelona. It is ideally located to enjoy the atmosphere of the Barrio Gotico, but lacks natural light. Jerome’s apartment is on the second floor, in a narrow street. He wanted to brighten up his living room, which remains dark all day. Apartments overlooking narrow streets with...
