F-18 | cyrille druart

Lyon / France / 2015

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In January 2015, I- WAY, unique venue dedicated to high-end car simulation and located in lyon, France, presents its  biggest innovation since the opening in 2008: F18 - Super Hornet plane simulators.


After the US Army, they are the most advanced plane simulators in the world, and now available to the public.


French designer Cyrille Druart, architect of the original building, redesigned a large space, plunging the three  jewels in the dark.


"The way the building is designed allowed us to have direct view from the upper level over the new simulators. A concrete wall was opened and a six meter long glazed surface installed". The advantage is twofold. On one hand the direct vision informs visitors of novelty, and it also creates a new dimension, the seven meter wall being previously windowless. The interior is made of a concrete wall in front of which are aligned the new simulators. LED lines echoe the wall, indicating directions, and spotlights enhance the space.


"The original idea is from Pierre Nicolas, the company’s CEO. He wanted to create the same excitement we did six years ago. We have integrated the F18 simulators in the most discrete and uniform possible way, as if they had always been there. Yet they probably symbolize the greatest impetus of the I-WAY since its opening".


 


Designer français né en 1980.


 


« J’ai eu la chance inouïe que l‘on me propose de créer mon premier bâtiment à 24 ans, en me donnant carte blanche. Je sortais de l'école et j’ai été propulsé dans le monde professionnel de la façon la plus directe qui soit. Une pareille réalisation change votre vie et vous apporte l’attention nécessaire pour être écouté et approché plus facilement. »


Ouvert fin 2008, I-WAY, concept unique au monde dédié à la simulation automobile et au bien-être situé à Lyon en France, a été plusieurs fois primé et la presse internationale en a salué l'architecture ultra moderne. Depuis, les projets les plus divers s‘enchaînent, allant des boutiques pour une chaîne de télévision, au packaging de luxe, en passant par des restaurants, bars, appartements privés et design produits.


Le Studio s’applique à chaque projet à créer des espaces hors normes et non-conventionnels, guidé par une farouche volonté à ne pas répéter l’existant mais proposer une vision originale.


Egalement passionné de Photographie, Cyrille Druart réalise les prises de vue de ses créations et dirige les campagnes publicitaires de l’I-WAY.


Il enseigne à l'ESAG-Penninghen (Ecole Supérieure d'Arts Graphiques et d'Architecture Intérieure) à Paris de 2009 à 2011.


 

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    In January 2015, I- WAY, unique venue dedicated to high-end car simulation and located in lyon, France, presents its  biggest innovation since the opening in 2008: F18 - Super Hornet plane simulators. After the US Army, they are the most advanced plane simulators in the world, and now available to the public. French designer Cyrille Druart, architect of the original building, redesigned a large space, plunging the three  jewels in the dark. "The way the building is designed allowed...

    Project details
    • Year 2015
    • Work started in 2014
    • Work finished in 2015
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Multi-purpose Cultural Centres / Conference Centres / Shopping Malls / Showrooms/Shops / Sports Facilities / Interior Design / Custom Furniture / Graphic Design / Photography / Private clubs/recreation centres
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