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Bureau Fasken
By : NEUF architect(e)s
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 14th edition
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Special Awards / Renovation (Before & After) : Gold Certification
Categories : Special Awards / Signage & Branding : Gold Certification
Categories : Office / Office > 54,000 sq.ft. (> 5,000 sq. m.) : Gold Certification
Categories : Office / Office: Professional & Financial Service Firm : Platinum Winner
Categories : Other categories in interior design / Common area : Gold Certification
The outcome of an architectural competition, the Fasken project aims to provide an exceptional experience to the employees and clients of this large law firm, in addition to integrating into the design a collection of more than 500 works of art.
Tour de la Bourse, designed by the architect Luigi Moretti and the engineer Pier Luigi Nervi, was the tallest concrete building in the world at its inauguration. NEUF’s design was developed around the creation of a vertical link between the five storeys occupied by the Fasken offices. This link takes the form of a monumental staircase, the result of an in-depth analysis of traffic flows. This study also made it possible to define the private and public areas, as well as the choice of materials and the development of signage.
A sober implementation and great attention to detail emphasize space and natural light, for optimal presentation of the art collection. A museum-type approach guided the distribution of the works throughout the common areas, according to a staging specific to each piece. The revision of the openings in the facade was an opportunity to redesign the urban framing, creating a dialogue between the paintings and the work and relaxation areas. The staircase at the centre of the project presents a succession of pure volumes, which when illuminated at night highlight the presence of the law firm within the city.