A remedy for dark offices with this project from Suresnes Town Hall.
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- Project : Remedy for dark offices with this project from Suresnes Town Hall.
- Type of activity : Municipal Administration Centre
- City : Suresnes (FR)
- Location : Inner courtyard of a building
- Space to be lit : Offices open to the public
- Espaciel model installed: Wall-mounted reflectors
Suresnes Town Hall has undertaken a major renovation of its administrative centre to improve the way it welcomes the public and the working conditions of its staff. The aim was to transform dark offices into bright, welcoming spaces. The project, entrusted to the city's architecture department and Espaciel, focused on innovation, transparency, flexibility and energy savings.
The offices, located on garden level overlooking an inner courtyard, were dark and in need of renovation to improve reception and working conditions. The refurbishment had to comply with specifications that emphasised innovation, transparency, flexibility and reduced energy consumption.
Solutions implemented:
1. Reorganisation of the space: The offices were redesigned with floor-to-ceiling glazed partitions, allowing better circulation of light. The upper parts of the partitions remain transparent, while the lower part is opalescent to preserve privacy.
2. Backlit ceiling: A backlit ceiling, simulating the sky using a realistic photo, has been installed in the centre of the set to bring light into the darkest areas.
3. New joinery : The old windows were replaced with well-insulated glazed frames fitted with Light Reflectors. These innovative devices maximise the entry of natural light.
Espaciel reflectors have significantly improved interior brightness. They doubled the natural illuminance of the offices, from 41 lux to 87 lux on an overcast day. This has reduced dependence on artificial lighting, while providing the benefits of natural light. What's more, the reflectors reflect an image of the sky, providing pleasant visual contact with the outside world despite the enclosed nature of the space.
In this way, the renovation has transformed dark offices into bright, welcoming spaces, improving the well-being of occupants and the energy efficiency of the building.
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