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.
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
client
Lausanne Jardins
images
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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

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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.


