Lighting for the Poste du Louvre

In the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, the Poste du Louvre, an emblematic example of 19th-century industrial architecture, has undergone a radical transformation orchestrated by Dominique Perrault Architecture.

The lighting, conceived as an extension of the architecture, is part of this new interpretation of space. Luminaires have been carefully integrated into the metal structures and vast volumes, revealing the raw materiality of steel, concrete and stone. Here, light doesn’t decorate, it accompanies the lines, underlines the spans and accentuates the depth of the perspectives. The choice of lighting devices, sober and precise, maintains a formal continuity between the industrial history of the site and its contemporary uses.

In the corridors, monumental halls and workspaces, lighting dialogues with transparencies and the play of reflections, providing clear pathways while respecting the building’s industrial identity.

The project also incorporates smart lighting principles: presence detectors, intensity modulation according to occupancy and optimized energy consumption. This sustainable approach reconciles respect for heritage with environmental requirements, in an architectural gesture that is both sober and intelligent.

Location: Paris, France
Credits: ©Louise de Jacquier de Rosée / SAMMODE