Chaume Sublimé: COAT's Ephemeral Reed Installation at Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 in Montpellier
COAT | conditions atmosphériques d'espaces, the architecture practice led by Julia Fraolini and Felix Steinbacher, created Chaume Sublimé, a temporary installation for the Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 in Montpellier, France. The project, which occupies just 10 m², was completed in 2025 and transforms humble reed thatch into a sensory, atmospheric experience that celebrates both sustainability and craftsmanship. Curated by Nina Vuga, the intervention falls under the categories of temporary installations and public buildings. Photographs of the work were taken by Paul Kozlowski and by COAT itself. The project team was led by Fraolini and Steinbacher as principal architects. The installation was submitted to ArchDaily by the design team, with the original English version available via the publication.
Key facts
- Chaume Sublimé is an ephemeral installation designed by COAT | conditions atmosphériques d'espaces
- It was created for the Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 in Montpellier, France
- The project area is 10 m² and the year of completion is 2025
- The installation elevates humble reed thatch into a sensory and atmospheric experience
- It celebrates sustainability and craftsmanship
- The curator is Nina Vuga
- The lead team comprises Julia Fraolini and Felix Steinbacher, who are also the principal architects
- Photography is by Paul Kozlowski and COAT | conditions atmosphériques d'espaces
- The project is categorized as Temporary Installations and Public Buildings
- The description was submitted by the project team to ArchDaily
Entities
Artists
- Nina Vuga
- Julia Fraolini
- Felix Steinbacher
- Paul Kozlowski
Institutions
- COAT | conditions atmosphériques d'espaces
- Festival des Architectures Vives
- ArchDaily
Locations
- Montpellier
- France