The team was selected following a scoping tender to act as project manager for the regeneration of public spaces in the town centre of Raon-l’Étape along the River Meurthe.

The overall development proposal is in keeping with the town’s layout; it aims to highlight the unique character of the sites with a minimalist approach. The project was carried out in two successive phases.

The redevelopment of the Quai de la Victoire forms the focus of the first phase. Situated in the immediate vicinity of the town centre, the development—predominantly featuring hard landscaping—follows a rigorous minimalist design.

The second phase enhances the green landscape along the water’s edge.

– The floodplains have been developed into a vast beach dedicated to leisure activities

– A new footbridge connects the two banks. It provides new routes for pedestrians and cyclists. Across the municipality, soft mobility thus becomes a genuine alternative to the car.

The minimalist approach sought for this project has led to a reduction in the number of light points in the illuminated areas and a commitment to preserving areas of shadow in the town centre: the River Meurthe itself, for example, remains dark and serves as a backdrop for reflections.

The Raon l’Étape lighting project embraces a paradox of our times: providing night-time comfort in public spaces and giving the developments a distinct identity, whilst ensuring compliance with ‘minimum energy consumption’ standards.