Crédit Agricole

Clermont-Ferrand - France

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2022

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Europe

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Commercial buildings

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Stairway of Light

An interactive lighting installation that sparkles and surprises. Let yourself be tempted by a little crystal magic. Our Signature Design, Breath of Light, reflects craftsmanship and innovation in the atrium of Credit Agricole’s regional headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Welcome to Stairway of Light! Experience and enjoy this piece of lighting art. Our chandelier is a unique way to welcome people, make them feel comfortable, and have them leave with a happy memory.

Surprises and smiles. Stairway of Light is a motion-activated lighting installation. As people meet in the atrium, the crystal spheres sparkle into life, connecting the people and interacting with the space.

Hand-blown crystal spheres were crafted by glass masters specially for this installation. Preciosa creates modern lighting based on our clients' visions and inspired by our centuries-old heritage.

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Inspiration

Inspired by Breath of Light

Stairway of Light was inspired by Breath of Light, a Preciosa Signature Design, which debuted at Milan Design Week 2018. It’s notable for its hand-blown triplex opal spheres and, in Milan, was activated by visitors blowing into special sensors to create a sparkling light show. As a Signature Design, the concept can be tailored to the client’s wishes.

Signature Designs

Unlimited design possibilities. Signature Designs are authentic, timeless, and celebrate design. They are flexible lighting concepts. The lighting has different scales, compositions, colours, materials, and illumination methods.

Components

Material & Colour

Stairway of Light is crafted from 226 hand-blown spheres in colours ranging from emerald to Triplex Opal to clear with bubbles and frosted. The five largest spheres in emerald green refer to the bank's five main branches. This hue matches their corporate colours. The spheres are precisely suspended from a steel wire.

Size & shapes

The hand-made crystal spheres come in different sizes, representing the different characteristics and personalities of the bank's clients. The organic look means each one is an original.

Project in numbers

14 metres high crystal piece
226 hand-blown crystal spheres
890 kilograms
10 cameras with sensors

Technology & Craft

Connecting craft and modern technologies

We have a passion for craft and modern technologies. Our lights are designed, developed and hand-crafted in Crystal Valley by people passionate about art and light. Locally sourced materials are lovingly crafted by glass masters and put to the technology test that comes from our innovative R&D team. This team is constantly inventing new possibilities. We strive to get the most emotion out of glass by discovering new ways of creating dynamic, kinetic, and interactive lighting.

Location

Credit Agricole’s regional headquarters

Crédit Agricole chose to renovate its existing regional headquarters to remain close to their clients and staff in downtown Clermont-Ferrand. Their five-building campus was initially built in the fifties and was completely reconstructed. The new space includes a soaring atrium with a majestic spiral staircase. Its highlight is Stairway of Light.