07.01.25 – Lightweight construction
Flax composite for shading an international school building
In a collaborative effort, Bcomp’s innovative flax fibre composites and Temca’s manufacturing expertise have been combined to create the cladding panels for the facade of the new Cité Scolaire Internationale Jacques Chirac in Marseille, France.
The facades of the school, which opened in September 2024, were designed by the renowned architects Rudy Ricciotti and Roland Carta. © Lisa Ricciotti
The facades of the school, which opened in September 2024, were designed by the renowned architects Rudy Ricciotti and Roland Carta. © Lisa Ricciotti