Projects

30-minutes fire-resistant roof canopy in Bordeaux Structure Transparence has installed a 30-minute fire-resistant roof canopy for a shop on Rue Sainte-Catherine, right in the centre of Bordeaux.This project presented significant technical complexity, both during the design phase and whilst the work was being carried out, due to the regulatory, structural and urban constraints specific to […]

Glass balustrades for the access ramp at the Hampton Hotel in Bordeaux This project involves the installation of safety glass balustrades on the external access ramp of the Hampton by Hilton Bordeaux Mériadeck, situated in the Mériadeck district in Bordeaux city centre. The structure was designed to provide a safe access route for people with […]

Glass window balustrade in Gradignan This project involved the installation of a glass window balustrade in a detached house in Gradignan. The owners had enlarged a French window to let more natural light into a bedroom and to make the most of the view of the wooded area opposite.Following this work, the existing wooden balustrade […]

Roof skylight installed in Arcachon This project involved the installation of an insulated roof skylight on an existing house in Arcachon, near Pereire Beach. The structure was designed to provide natural light all year round in a home that was originally rather dark and inadequately insulated.The owners, a retired couple, had converted their holiday home […]

Glass floor above a skylight in Bordeaux This project involved the installation of a glass floor above an existing skylight in a private residence in Bordeaux, in the Jardin Public neighbourhood. The skylight, which originally consisted of thin sheets of unsecured glass, posed a significant risk of falling, particularly for the children living in the […]

Outdoor glass floor – Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux This outdoor glass floor project was carried out for a private client in a building situated on the Quai des Chartrons in Bordeaux.The work formed part of a complete refurbishment of the existing terrace.Originally, the terrace was partially occupied by an old glass roof, designed to provide […]

Glass window balustrade overlooking the Arcachon Bay This project involved the installation of a glass window balustrade on the first floor of a house situated on the Arcachon Basin, in the immediate vicinity of the harbour. The main objective was to ensure the safety of the occupants whilst fully preserving the view of the seascape […]

Glass floor installed in a living room above a cellar This project involved the installation of a glass floor integrated into the floor of a living room, above a cellar that had been converted by the owner. The structure was designed to be both functional and architectural, allowing light to pass through whilst showcasing the […]

Glass walkway installed above a living room This project involves the construction of an internal glass walkway installed above the living room of a new detached house. Measuring 3.40 metres in length and 1.30 metres in width, this walkway connects two areas on the upper floor whilst allowing natural light to flow down to the […]

Interior glass staircase balustradeThis project involved the installation of a bespoke interior glass staircase balustrade in a detached house. The main objective was to create a safety feature that was as transparent as possible, in order to preserve the staircase’s sense of lightness and the perception of the interior spaces.The balustrade consists of a single […]