Okalux Enhances Horizon Expansion in Jean Nouvel's Iconic Horizons Building

F-Boulogne Billancourt-Building C1-Okasolar S
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Photos: © NBK Keramik GmbH: Frédéric Miette

Date: 14 August 2024

To complement this visionary architecture, the roof employs Okalux’s OKASOLAR S system.

Jean Nouvel's architectural genius has been recognized with the Pritzker Prize, his aesthetic vision is known to be challenging yet enriching. The Horizons office building in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, by Ateliers Jean Nouvel, is a testament to his legacy. This innovative structure features three contrasting segments, from a sturdy dark base to a glass top, designed to expand the horizon and elevate aesthetic perception.

OKASOLAR S was the perfect choice for the roof. This specialized daylight system for overhead glazing combines effective solar shading with optimal daylight distribution. The integrated shading system creates a comfortable interior environment, providing uniform illumination throughout the day and year. Moreover, OKASOLAR S helps reduce cooling loads and costs for artificial lighting, enhancing the building's energy efficiency.

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