Jardin de l’Ange

Evastomperstudio realised the requalification of a square in Courmayeur that features metallic twist, completely visible in winter and covered during summer.

Aim of the architectural intervention of Jardin de l’Ange is the requalification of a square that, for its own nature and position has always been the crucial and strategic hub for the community life. The main goal is to improve and consolidate the use of the square, thought as an amphitheatre with permanent bleachers covered by the typical local stones, created in order to mark the public space defining the pedestrian access.

The Jardin de l’Ange, if during the day is an interaction point and an open air living room, by night becomes an interactive social area. The chalet facade has been added a technological wall with mechanized LED walls that, when needed, reveal a convertible stage, always different in size and shape adaptable to any kind of event. Sideways there’s an innovated technical covering, a white multifaceted texture that playing with light and shadows gives a new look to the front building.

The project also includes a total white covering composed by a metallic structure with circular section elements, variable in length and diameter. This metallic twist, completely visible in the winter season, during the summer months will be upholstered with tie rods and a white technical plastic fabric, which allows the shade in the hottest hours, lighting effects during the summer nights and protection from frequent rains.

The lines that mark the profile of the covering are an explicit reference to the Mont Blanc skyline and its peaks raising behind the chalet. They recall the grandeur and majesty of the “Giant”.