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Arche de feu
in Douai
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In 2008, during the redevelopment of the railway station’s forecourt, Claude Chaussard and André Fournelle installed their ‘Arche de Feu’ (Arch of Fire) in this unusual setting. The designers’ idea was to mix materials and elements while respecting the architectural environment. Thus, from the 12-metre-high aluminium arch, flames periodically shoot out, whilst mist is released from the granite columns that echo the verticality of the surrounding buildings. All of this in a landscaped,...
In 2008, during the redevelopment of the railway station’s forecourt, Claude Chaussard and André Fournelle installed their ‘Arche de Feu’ (Arch of Fire) in this unusual setting. The designers’ idea was to mix materials and elements while respecting the architectural environment. Thus, from the 12-metre-high aluminium arch, flames periodically shoot out, whilst mist is released from the granite columns that echo the verticality of the surrounding buildings. All of this in a landscaped, monochrome open space.
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