The building serves as the headquarters for the Cardinal Group, a real estate development firm, as well as the Design Showroom RBC. The intention of the project was to combine a showroom dedicated to the world of design objects inside the architecture of a fantastic building and create an experience along the banks of the river. Orange was chosen as the color for the building as a reference to the industrial color commonly used in harbors. A giant void in the building is created by subtracting three ‘conic’ volumes, which generate interesting spaces, daylighting and views of the river.
Most of the building is covered in a perforated facade that acts as a shade screen minimizing direct sun on the interior. Energy efficiency is maximized with this screen and all of the offices enjoy natural daylighting. A geothermal heat pump with heat recovery provides energy efficient heating and cooling, making use of the relatively constant temperatures of the nearby river. Then, a photovoltaic system on the roof provides 10% of the building’s electricity needs.
This fantastically bright orange cube on the banks of the Saône River in Lyon, France may look like a giant toddler’s toy, but it’s actually an office and cultural center designed to showcase architecture and design and help invigorate the docks of the
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The building serves as the headquarters for the Cardinal Group, a real estate development firm, as well as the Design Showroom RBC.
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The intention of the project was to combine a showroom dedicated to the world of design objects inside the architecture of a fantastic building and create an experience along the banks of the river.
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Rooftop decks offer scenic views of the river and a quiet place to relax.
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Orange was chosen as the color for the building as a reference to the industrial color commonly used in harbors.
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A giant void in the building is created by subtracting three ‘conic’ volumes, which generate interesting spaces, daylighting and views of the river.
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The void encourages breezes from the river into the building to facilitate natural ventilation.
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Most of the building is covered in a perforated facade that acts as a shade screen minimizing direct sun on the interior.
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Energy efficiency is maximized with this screen and all of the offices enjoy natural daylighting.
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A geothermal heat pump with heat recovery provides energy efficient heating and cooling, making use of the relatively constant temperatures of the nearby river.
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Inside the showroom, furniture and other design objects are displayed in a perforated wall.
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The interior display area reflects the exterior facade.
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A photovoltaic system on the roof provides 10% of the building’s electricity needs.
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