Press release: Elegant. Efficient. EMBLEM.
In the heart of Lille, the EMBLEM project stands out as a bold example of contemporary urban architecture. The mixed-use complex combines residential and office spaces in a striking design that brings together elegance, comfort and sustainable building performance. With its gently curved lines, generous glass surfaces and high-quality outdoor spaces, the building creates a strong architectural identity while connecting urban living and working with views of Parc Matisse and Lille’s old town.
The façade plays a central role in this concept. More than a visual design element, it contributes significantly to daylight comfort, thermal performance and energy efficiency. To meet the project’s demanding architectural and environmental requirements, high-performance solar control glazing from Saint-Gobain Glass was combined with Swisspacer Ultimate warm edge spacer bars.
The glazing solutions help create bright, comfortable interiors while reducing unwanted heat gain and supporting lower energy consumption. Swisspacer Ultimate further enhances the performance of the insulating glass units by reducing thermal bridging at the glass edge. This contributes to improved energy efficiency, greater indoor comfort and a reduced risk of condensation.
Thanks to the intelligent combination of Saint-Gobain Glass and Swisspacer solutions, EMBLEM achieves a strong balance between design ambition and sustainable performance. The project has been awarded BREEAM certification with an “Excellent” rating, underlining its high standards in terms of energy efficiency, comfort, durability and environmental responsibility.
EMBLEM shows how modern façade solutions can support ambitious architectural visions — creating buildings that are not only visually distinctive, but also efficient, comfortable and designed for the future.
