Galeries Lafayette

Paris,  

France

In honor of “La Coupole’s” 100th anniversary, “Chrysalide,” a collection of luminous bars designed to resemble the pupal stage of a butterfly, will adorn the facade of Lafayette Galeries.

The Galeries Lafayette is an upscale French department store located on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris. It is one of the oldest and most famous department stores in France, and remarkable because of its Art Nouveau architecture. In honor of “La Coupole’s” 100th anniversary, “Chrysalide” a collection of luminous bars designed to resemble the pupal stage of a butterfly, will adorn the facade of Lafayette Galleries for the next six years. 

The custom-created aluminum profile plates contain 19,200 Traxon Dot XL-3 RGB lining both sides of each bar, one pointing toward the facade, the other toward the street. The two sides can be controlled separately by e:cue’s Lighting Application Suite in combination with the Lighting Control Engine (LCE) and Video Micro Converter (VMC). “Chrysalide”, created by lighting designer Yann Kersalé, is a luminous coating which gave this famous store a second skin. It is designed to change according to the seasons, transitioning throughout the year. 

Its installation and removal will leave no marks on the building’s facade. In conjunction with the Dot XL, 3,500 Cove Light AC Dim fixtures were installed behind the gorgeous glass mosaic of the historical couple. The Cove Lights are arranged in groups on a metal structure suspended by cables. Both installations will captivate passersby and visitors with their ultra-bright and mood-enhancing effects.

Featured Products

Dot XL, Cove Light AC DIM

Methods of Control

Lighting Control Engine fx (Discontinued), Video Micro Converter

Client

Galeries Layafette

Lighting Designer

Yann Kersalé

Architect

Djuric Tardio

Installer

INEO / Fayat Metal

Completion Date

November 2012

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