The Graphèmes brand consultancy and design agency is
Several of the solutions were experimental and used for the
located in the heart of Lille, across from the Gothic/Neo-gothic
first time. One of the design elements was a bright orange
style St. Maurice Church (14th-19th century). The consultancy’s
polycarbonate mesh commissioned by Studio Raus from
windows provide enchanting views directly into the church’s
Kaynemaile Ltd. in New Zealand.
stained-glass windows.
The idea behind the mesh was to introduce a brightly colored element in a predominantly white and gray environment.
Studio Raus sought to give the space a contemporary feel
Kaynemaile’s mesh defines the atrium while functioning as a
suited to a branding agency. Because the project started when
design element for traffic flow areas. The color orange is also a
construction work was already underway, certain existing spatial
part of Graphèmes’ visual style.
constraints had to be considered. The work focused on the
The mosaic sections in the agency’s gate create a visual link
demarcation of the atrium located at the heart of the agency and
with the church across the street and its Gothic stained-glass
lined with offices, as well as the design of the traffic flow of the
windows.
space and the stainless steel front gate.
Studio Raus Interior design
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Location: Lille, France
Project: Design of the entrance and interior of the Graphèmes brand consultancy and design agency
Client: Graphèmes