Galeries Lafayette - Haut Couture

Creating a seamless, precise surface using suspended ropes is exceptionally demanding. The different elements require a high degree of stiffness, and the tensioning of the ropes must be extremely accurate. Furthermore, the ceiling at Galeries Lafayette was required to conceal technical installations – while providing access to ventilation and sprinkler systems.

Solution
The Kvadrat Acoustics team drew on their extensive knowledge of tensioning ceiling membranes to develop a solution. The system they created solves complex geometries and can be specified to fit virtually any space – with no visible joints between panels. A series of springs keeps the ropes perfectly taught.

Moreover, to ensure easy technical access, the Kvadrat Acoustics designers invented a smart mechanism for the panels. This innovation enables technicians to flip them open whenever maintenance is required.

Jakob Sand, Partner BIG: ”Kvadrat Acoustics has a great development department with a high level of technical knowledge, as well as artistic and aesthetic ambitions. So, we were sure that the collaboration would meet our vision for the flagship store on the Champs Elysees. It was a very productive and pleasant experience working with Kvadrat Acoustics. The talented Kvadrat Acoustics team consistently proposed interesting and innovative solutions.”