PARAMETRIC ELEGANCE: WOODEN WAVES AT ORANGE PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE

PARAMETRIC ELEGANCE: WOODEN WAVES AT ORANGE PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE

PARAMETRIC ELEGANCE: WOODEN WAVES AT ORANGE PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE

YEAR:

2021

LOCATION:

Orange HQ Paris

STATUS:

COMPLETED

About the Project

The Wooden Waves installation in the presidential lounge of Orange Bridge headquarters introduces a warm, subtle design that softly illuminates the TV wall and surrounding shelves. Developed alongside the boardroom installation, this project creates a cohesive design across multiple spaces, enhancing both visual appeal and acoustic performance. The design integrates seamlessly with the surroundings, ensuring the space feels unified.

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Crafted with precision and care, the Wooden Waves were custom-made to fit the lounge’s specific spatial and functional needs. The intricate, laser-cut lattice structure enhances the visual appeal but also contributes to the space’s acoustics, subtly diffusing the light. The installation was fabricated using technology at our sister company Fab.Pub, where each piece was pre-assembled and rigorously tested to ensure durability and perfect integration into the space. Delivered as a flat-pack system, the installation offers a practical solution, making transport and on-site assembly smooth and efficient. This project exemplifies the perfect marriage of form, function, and storytelling, adding depth and character to the Orange Bridge H.Q.

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The Concept

The Wooden Waves installation follows a design approach similar to our projects The Miami WavesWooden Waves at BuroHappold, and The Wavery – Fortnum & Mason’s new bar. Each wave was crafted from plywood and laser-cut with precise lattice hinges to create a smooth curvature. These curves were not only designed to blend harmoniously with the space but also to enhance its acoustic properties by diffusing both sound and light. The entire installation was pre-assembled, ensuring a seamless installation process. This project continues our exploration of parametric design and sustainable architecture, creating dynamic and functional elements within modern interior spaces.

TEAM

Architects

Mamou-Mani Ltd. – Arthur Mamou-Mani, Bilal Mian, Carmen Hu, Theophile Péju, Fun Yuen, Krishna Bhat, Holly Hawkins, Arik Oslerne, Nina Pestel, Youen Perhirin, Alex Onufriev, Chioma Ekwo, James Cheung, Andros Antoniades, Hafsa Syed

Structural Engineers

Format Engineering

Fabrication, Installation, and Timber Detailing
Xylotek Ltd. – Martin Self, Tom Dawson, Oscar Emanuel, Chris Lemka and team

Fab.Pub

Jonah Maxted, Giovanni Panico, Shalom Osuchukwu, Juan Gonzales, Michael Wilson, Wilhem Moser