La Vague

Designed by Arcadia Studio in Montreal, La Vague (the wave) is made of 74 wooden frames that rotate in three degree intervals, suggesting the motion of a wave.

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La Vague (the wave) is made of 74 wooden frames that rotate in three degree intervals, suggesting the motion of a wave hitting the pavement. The seven shades of blue used in this artistic installation are reminiscent of a wave’s colours seen in daylight. Forty five misters, integrated into the structure, are activated by a magic eye, offering an instantly refreshing sensation. This feeling is created by a rise in the percentage of humidity in the air that decreases the ambient temperature, all without a single water droplet.

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Img.1 Arcadia Studio, La Vague, Montreal, 2017

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The refreshing stop is a place to pause and rest. Recently developed in Europe, it refreshes thanks to the introduction of misters that decrease the air temperature by approximately 5 degrees on hot summer days. This type of installation is seen primarily under awnings on private commercial terraces, but it is beginning to appear in public spaces as well.

Img.6 Arcadia Studio, La Vague, Montreal, 2017

La Vague, Montreal
Program: urban furniture
Architect: Arcadia Studio
Area: 55 sqm
Completion: 2017

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