EXTERNAL ENVELOPE 31
Unique facade for property developer I
mpress with surprising choices and stylish combinations? Arteco does the trick. The property developer showed off its skills
in the French town of Saint-Nazaire, fl anked by the surging Loire. The impressive facade is dominated by the Linius facade cladding from Renson. The invisible screens ensure pleasant indoor temperatures. The Arteco house in Saint-Nazaire, in Loire-Atlantique, is a conceptual building. “This local branch is about 200 square metres,” explains branch manager Mickaël
Euzenat. “For this project, we relied on suppliers of high-quality and utilised special products,
such as external insulation,
innovative heating systems, and Renson’s aluminium facade cladding.”
High-end concept with refi ned materials The ‘out the box’ building combines a domestic exterior with an offi ce interior. Aesthetics and practical added value come together in a selection of refi ned materials. “The principle of a high-end concept, but in a homey atmosphere,” emphasises Mickaël. “Customers can see the products here in a different way. And our ideal geographical location called for a real eyecatcher.” Instead of traditional wooden or aluminium cassettes as facade cladding, the architects opted for blades, for external insulation and to really draw attention. The horizontal aluminium Linius blades – resistant to the salty sea air – create unique and fascinating shadow effects. The white facade cladding on the fi rst fl oor is a nice contrast to the Linius blades on the ground fl oor.
Lessons from the past Renson was also the point of contact for effi cient and windproof (up to 130 km/h) sun protection, a practical choice with no impact on the facade appearance, despite the thick layer of insulation. In opting for blinds, Arteco drew lessons from the past. A branch in Lorient, built in 2007 without sun protection, quickly ran into an overheating problem and needed active cooling. The Fixscreens prevent the same scenario in Saint-Nazaire. All whilst maintaining the sleek architecture.
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