Location

Lille (59)

 

Architect

ZigZag Architecture

 

Product

Expanded metal

 

Mesh

62.5 x 30 x 6 x 3

Material and finish

Natural and gold anodised aluminium

 

Date

2010

 

Category

CEILING

 

About the project

The challenge was to create an uncluttered false ceiling requiring large-format elements mounted on a concealed framework, with sufficient transparency to allow the luminaires to be positioned in the plenum, and to ensure ease of technical maintenance. For this purpose, aluminium expanded metal mesh 62.5 x 30 x 6 x 3 met all the criteria. Its 70% mesh void allows light to pass through perfectly. The lightness and consistency of the mesh meant that elements measuring 1000 x 1600 mm could be installed. Suspended from T15 type supports, the grilles are held in place by specially developed stainless steel hooks. To access the plenum, simply unhook one of the sides and leave the grille suspended vertically.

Anodising was used to create 2 metallic shades that blend harmoniously into the contemporary ensemble.

 

Photos: Laurent Ghesquière / Afracom