Éole Garden

Lausanne Jardins

2024

Anchored at the end of the Quai du Vent-Blanc, the Jardin d’Éole installation reveals the invisible dynamics of Lake Geneva. This sensory display showcases the thermal breezes that sweep through Lausanne and its lake, highlighting their essential role in the region's climate. It is part of the 6th edition of Lausanne Jardins, a cultural and urban planning event organized by the City of Lausanne and the Association Jardin Urbain, spanning 6km of the Lake Geneva shoreline. 

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The installation features an annular structure that releases a continuous curtain of water, creating a refreshing public space for contemplation, open to every passerby. As the winds disturb the thin liquid membrane, they reveal their direction and intensity, transforming the landscape into a perpetually moving choreography. Pumped directly from the lake, the diffuser system operates in a circular, sustainable loop.

location

Quai du Vent-blanc, Lausanne, Switzerland

year

2024

client

Lausanne Jardins

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Studios Chaos

mission

Technical design, Production, Installation

collaborators

Studios Chaos - Design

SML - Design

Stucturame - Ingénierie structure

Belle Environnement - Fontainerie

dimensions

Height: 3.00m
Diameter: 8.70m

role

Mechanical and hydraulic engineering, Metalwork, Fountain engineering

The structure is assembled from pre-welded sections ©Studio Chaos / Nessim Kaufmann
The outlet nozzles create a water curtain ©Studio Chaos / Nessim Kaufmann
©Studio Chaos / Nessim Kaufmann

A thermal, playful, and poetic refuge, Jardin d’Éole embodies the natural forces that shape the landscape and opens a dialogue on the quality of living in the future.

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©Studio Chaos / Nessim Kaufmann
©Studio Chaos / Nessim Kaufmann
©Studio Chaos / Nessim Kaufmann