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01/11/2003 ›› Lafarge stand at Batimat 2003

Ephemeral construction for the Batimat 2003 trade fair
PLAtec shows off four sides of decorative walls and facing

PLAtec prefabricated all the facing elements for the 400m² wooden frame forming the four sides of the Lafarge stand at Batimat 2003. PLAtec's dual function decorative walls and facing elements were designed in close collaboration with architects Françoise N'Thépé and Aldric Beckmann. The white parallelepipedal stand was a real master class in style, irresistible to the eye of the visitor. Sound, image and light informed and inspired the dramatic shapes inside the stand, where an inner courtyard beckoned invitingly to visitors. From the outside, computer-generated lighting effects projected from the inner partition revealed random openings in the plasterboard shell, creating an atmosphere of transparency and inclusiveness. While remaining part of the busy trade fair outside, the walls protected a vividly intense personal space filled with constant movement.

The processes of architectural design and technical construction were inseparable for this project. The wooden frame of the stand was delivered in modules, and the facing was composed of PLAtec machined plasterboard:
- random openings were made in the plasterboard. This visually unique customized motif was achieved using plasterboard machining technology on a three-axis CNC cutting center;
- all the edges of the plasterboard were beveled for a flawless finish, even in strong light;
Long curves were created by rounding off all angles, corners and edges. The curved pieces were produced using plasterboard curving techniques.

Hôtel Le Parnasse, Paris

Architect: Philippe Medioni

Company: Isofun

Radio Europe 1 studio

Modular Lightings showroom, Belgium

Prime contractor: Modular Lighting
Architect: Restyling buro
Architect designer: Marnix Verstraeten
Company: Delaere decor

01/11/2003 ›› Lafarge stand at Batimat 2003

Ephemeral construction for the Batimat 2003 trade fair
PLAtec shows off four sides of decorative walls and facing

PLAtec prefabricated all the facing elements for the 400m² wooden frame forming the four sides of the Lafarge stand at Batimat 2003. PLAtec's dual function decorative walls and facing elements were designed in close collaboration with architects Françoise N'Thépé and Aldric Beckmann. The white parallelepipedal stand was a real master class in style, irresistible to the eye of the visitor. Sound, image and light informed and inspired the dramatic shapes inside the stand, where an inner courtyard beckoned invitingly to visitors. From the outside, computer-generated lighting effects projected from the inner partition revealed random openings in the plasterboard shell, creating an atmosphere of transparency and inclusiveness. While remaining part of the busy trade fair outside, the walls protected a vividly intense personal space filled with constant movement.

The processes of architectural design and technical construction were inseparable for this project. The wooden frame of the stand was delivered in modules, and the facing was composed of PLAtec machined plasterboard:
- random openings were made in the plasterboard. This visually unique customized motif was achieved using plasterboard machining technology on a three-axis CNC cutting center;
- all the edges of the plasterboard were beveled for a flawless finish, even in strong light;
Long curves were created by rounding off all angles, corners and edges. The curved pieces were produced using plasterboard curving techniques.

Hôtel Le Parnasse, Paris

Architect: Philippe Medioni

Company: Isofun

Radio Europe 1 studio

Modular Lightings showroom, Belgium

Prime contractor: Modular Lighting
Architect: Restyling buro
Architect designer: Marnix Verstraeten
Company: Delaere decor

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