Caisse des depots et consignations

The lighting design rounds off artist James Turrell’s scheme to emphasize the volumetrics of the building with changing colored lights on the office building and facade of the interior street. For the project technical support was provided to realize his vision. Research was undertaken to avoid any reflection on extensive glass surfaces. The solution provided invisible light sources, installed as to not reflect on the interior facade.


Location Paris, France
Date Completed 2003
Artist James Turrell
Architect Hauvette & Associes
Client Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Type Artist Collaborations
Status Built

L'Observatoire Intl Team
Principal Hervé Descottes
Project Leader Etienne Gillabert
Project Team Dominique Breemersch
Photo Credits George Fessy