AXA Matignon offices, Paris: reimagining a historic headquarters for modern working environments
How can a historic corporate headquarters be transformed so that it remains fit for the future, even as the demands placed on the working world continue to evolve? With the comprehensive refurbishment of its global headquarters on Avenue Matignon, AXA GIE rises to this challenge – combining a respectful approach to the architectural heritage with a forward-looking vision of innovation. Rather than following short-lived trends, the project is designed for long-term relevance. It is based on a holistic environmental approach in which success is expressed not merely in measurable metrics, but in sustainable architectural decisions that will endure for decades.
Light for adaptable working environments
As the organisational structures and spatial requirements of modern working environments are in constant flux, light plays a central role in the refurbishment concept. Jilly downlights for track provide high-quality lighting that meets the demands of modern workplaces while contributing to a sophisticated overall appearance. Its ultra-flat luminaire form, combined with the characteristic anti-glare louvre, lends Jilly an elegant, contemporary design.
Flexibility is a key prerequisite for working environments that are intended to serve future users as well. The Jilly track system makes it possible to reposition luminaires easily at any time. This allows spatial arrangements to be adapted flexibly to changing requirements, without compromising on lighting quality. In combination with Casambi Bluetooth control, the result is intuitive light management that enables individual lighting scenes tailored to the respective function and atmosphere of an area.
Based on the ERCO AAA principle – Architecture, Activity, Atmosphere – the lighting concept responds to varying usage requirements throughout the course of the day. Light structures the space, emphasises architectural features and creates a balanced atmosphere that supports both focused work and social interaction. As an essential component of well-being in the workplace, light fosters communication, ensures good visual comfort and takes its cue from people's needs and natural working rhythms.
At the AXA Matignon offices, the lighting concept demonstrates how working environments can be designed to remain adaptable in the long term, bringing together functional requirements, architectural quality and user well-being. In this way, light becomes an unobtrusive yet decisive building block for future-proof working environments.
