Specific glass products

Product catalog summary

Introduction
This document provides an overview of specific glass products designed for architectural applications, including walls, claddings, and floors. It highlights the design and application of various glass products by La Rochère, featuring collaborations with renowned designers such as Le Corbusier, Ben Convers, and Jean Nouvel.

Specifications and Products

Glass Cladding and Tiles: The document details the Ondes glass tiles designed by Ben Convers and the Lens glass by Jean Nouvel, emphasizing their aesthetic and functional applications in architectural projects.
Glass Blocks: A reproduction of the "Le Corbusier" glass block used in the 1933 Cité Refuge is discussed, highlighting its historical significance and modern applications.
Glass Ingots and Pavers: The document describes the creation of glass ingots for the Grande Épicerie in Paris and various glass pavers used in historical and modern architectural projects.

Applications and Projects

Historical Reproductions: The document outlines the reproduction of glass elements for historical sites, such as the Aviation Museum in Le Bourget and monuments in Ostend, Belgium.
Modern Architectural Projects: It highlights the use of glass products in contemporary projects, including the renovation of the Cognacq Jay Foundation and the design of a footbridge in Marseille.

Design and Aesthetic Considerations
The document emphasizes the aesthetic qualities of glass products, such as the dynamic relief created by inverted diamond patterns and the optical effects of lens glass. These features are designed to enhance the visual appeal of architectural spaces.

Conclusion
La Rochère's glass products combine historical craftsmanship with modern design to offer versatile solutions for architectural applications. The document showcases the company's expertise in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional glass elements for a variety of projects.

Catalog excerpts

Produits Verriers d'Architecture / Produits specifiques / Specific products fabriques a La Rocherc / Manufactured at La Rochere

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PRODUITS SPÉCIFIQUES - MURS SPECIFIC PRODUCTS - WALLS VÊTURE EN VERRE / GLASS CLADDING > Fondation Cognacq Jay à Rueil Malmaison (92) Réalisation Jean Nouvel. Une isolation thermique par l’extérieur vient habiller le voile béton pour ne laisser visible que le verre et ses reflets. > Cognacq Jay Foundation at Rueil Malmaison Réalisation of Jean Nouvel. Renovation of a retirement home. External thermal insulation covers the concrete, leaving only the glass and its reflections visible. > Reproduction à l’identique d’une brique de verre «Le Corbusier» pour la cité Refuge construite en 1933. > Glassblock...

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CARREAUX PYRAMIDE créés par La Rochère/ PYRAMID GLASS TILES > Sa trame de losanges inversés offre un jeu de facettes optiques au relief dynamique. Son rythme régulier animera brillament les grandes surfaces. Il pourra selon sa mise en couleur proposer un éclat apaisé ou sophistiqué d’un bijou à facettes. CUIVRE ROSÉ Pink copper 21 x 21 x 1,35 cm poids/ Weight: 1 kg CHAMPAGNE PAILLETÉ Gitter champagne CHROME DORÉ Gilded Chrome > The pattern of inverted diamonds creates an optical effect of facets with a dynamic relief. The regular pattern adds brillance to large surface areas. Depending on the...

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PRODUITS SPÉCIFIQUES - SOLS SPECIFIC PRODUCTS - FLOORS PAVÉ VÉGÉTAL / VEGETAL GLASS PAVERS > Création d’un pavé végétal par le cabinet d’architectes SEURA pour réaliser une passerelle piétonne de 800 m² à Marseille (13). > Creation of this paver by an architectural firm to realize a footbridge paver in Marseille (13) PAVÉ GREC / GREEK GLASS PAVERS > Utilisation en puits de lumière entre 2 niveaux de construction. Fabrication spéciale pour un client à Théssalonique - Grèce > Using in skylights between 2 levels of construction. Specialorder for a customer in Greece (Théssalonique). 60645 DALLES...

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