Wood type: Yellow pine
Dimensions: Grill Base-line 5-71-20-65
Finish: Transparent
As part of an urban revitalisation project, the municipality of Fontenay-le-Fleury has opened a new market hall. The building was designed as a clear symbol of renewal in the city centre. Sispéo Architectes selected Hunter Douglas Architectural to equip this striking structure with a Derako® wooden ceiling system that successfully combines style, performance, and flexibility.
Natural Harmony in Wood
The architects opted for a solid yellow pine grill system. A key feature of the project is the seamless visual continuity between the indoor and outdoor areas. The wood is treated on all four sides, ensuring a smooth transition with no variation in colour or finish. This enhances the unity of the entire building and creates a warm, natural atmosphere.
Efficiency and Technical Integration
The design focused on cost control and optimisation. By using three standard panel lengths and a precise layout plan, Hunter Douglas minimised material waste and streamlined the installation process. Technically, the system meets the highest standards: the interior version is treated for fire resistance (Bs2,d0), and a durable exterior version was applied outside.
Appreciation for the Warm Appearance
The market hall radiates spaciousness and elegance—something that local merchants have noted positively. They particularly appreciate the refined and warm appearance. This project demonstrates how high-quality architectural solutions contribute to the quality of public spaces as well as user comfort.
Woodtype: Yellow Pine
Dimensions: Linear multi-panel 15 x 65, 92, 150 mm
Finish: Coloured
In Cergy-Pontoise, the “3 Fontaines” Shopping Center has recently undergone a spectacular transformation, thanks to a vast renovation and extension operation launched in 2018 by the Hammerson group. As part of this project, a Derako solid wood ceiling was implemented, combining aesthetics and technology, meeting all expectations.
Designed by renowned architects Claude Vasconi and André Georgel, the center had already undergone several transformations: first in 1996 after its acquisition by the Hammerson group, and again in 2016.
At the heart of this transformation is a Derako solid wood ceiling with carefully designed slopes. This ceiling system, equipped with a multi-panel linear system with widths ranging from 65, 92, and 150 mm, is installed both indoors in the food court area and outdoors on both new and renovated sections.
For this project, American Yellow Pine was chosen. The solid wood is coated with colored varnish to achieve an aesthetic that meets the customer's requirements without visible defects. Situated at a dizzying height, the ceiling displays all the grandeur of high-quality solid wood.
Regarding the panel arrangement, a layout with three different panel widths was chosen to create a "random" effect in line with the architect's vision. The result is a ceiling that is both modern and elegant, offering an exceptional visual experience.
The technical aspect was crucial in selecting the ceiling system. By using panels and the SLR10 system, installation and maintenance behind the system are straightforward. Additionally, lighting elements are integrated into the ceiling.
Olivier Tordjman, Key Account Manager at Hunter Douglas, explains: "It was this technical aspect that made the difference for the installation company; moreover, the added value of support from our own engineering office throughout the project was likely a decisive factor for the rapid realization of the solution."
Furthermore, the system provides convincing acoustics for a bustling shopping center, with a 75 mm gap between the wooden panels and the installation of acoustic material to enhance sound absorption.
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