Temca uses Bcomp’s materials for school cladding
Manufactured by Temca using RTM with polyester resin, glass fibre, and Bcomp's ampliTex™, the panels are coated with a UV- and weather-resistant white gel coat, meeting fire safety standards while optimising shading and thermal regulation. Featuring nearly 8,000m² of ampliTex™ fabric, this project is the largest use of Bcomp's bio-composites, leading the way in sustainable architecture and design.
Why and Whom
Designed by Rudy Ricciotti and Roland Carta for Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-Est and manufactured by Temca using Bcomp's flax composites, the 880 cladding panels of the façade of the new Cité Scolaire Itnernatinal Jacques Chirac in Marseille reduce energy demand by providing effective shading. They enhance the building's environmental footprint while delivering a nature-inspired aesthetic.
Partners
Temca | Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | Rudy Ricciotti | Carta – Reichen et Robert Associés | Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-Est
Key Benefits
The cladding panels improve energy efficiency by reducing heat and glare in targeted areas, keeping interiors cooler and lowering energy demand. Made with ampliTex™ flax fibres, the panels are lighter than traditional materials like concrete, weighing 18-37 kg each, and are easily assembled on the façade. Their nature-inspired design enhances aesthetic, visible from both classrooms and street level