Wagram project
A stained-glass skylight
At the heart of the creation of this stained-glass skylight lies a genuine concern for lightness. In the space, the stained-glass panels are gradually revealed: from the bottom of the stairs, one can “feel” the skylight. As one ascends to the upper floor, it unfolds. This dynamic discovery, linked to the natural flow of the space, guided my choice of composition: the balance of this creation seemed to me to lie in using the central edge of the frame as the focal point where the floral motif unfolds more densely. Unlike stained-glass installed on windows, here zenithal light plays a significant role, and the sky is an important element of the design. I therefore favored glass with light textures that allow the sky and clouds to be seen. Each stained-glass panel displays a floral theme that seems to spread on the sky's surface. The splashes of color are provided by the roundels. They act as stylized flowers, each piece of glass painted, engraved and sandblasted. The rest of the stained-glass window is hand-painted in successive layers of grisaille. The projected lights contribute to the show. They adorn the walls of the room and move with the sun's path, ensuring that the interplay of colored light never grows tiresome.
2026
Maisons-Laffitte
dimensions : 4,50 m x 2,20 m
Pictures by Hugo Hébrard
Steel structure by Serrurerie Clément