afrouz razavi design studio

ÎLE SEGUIN GARDEN, BOULOGNE

Île Seguin continues its transformation with the opening of Gauthier-Mougin Park. Combining nature and art, this 1.5-hectare garden brings new life to a site deeply connected to the history of the former Renault factories.

Within this context, we designed a wayfinding system directly inspired by the island’s geographical setting between two branches of the Seine. Using hand-painted acrylic illustrations, we sought to evoke the presence of water and the unique character of the island, developing a graphic language inspired by landscapes, flows, and the relationship between land and water.

This concept was implemented throughout the entire park. Panoramic landscape illustrations were integrated into the signage system, creating visual landmarks that guide visitors while combining orientation, information, and immersion within the environment.

Team: Ruedi Baur, Denis Couegnoux, Olivier Duzelier and Afrouz Razavi. Collaboration with Laboratoire Intégral Ruedi Baur, Paris, 2010. Photo credits: Labo IRB.

  • Wayfinding and public spaces
Typographic composition for the Jardin de l'Île.
Sheet of lettering and coloured shapes.
Wrapped large letters.
Signage totem in the garden.
Signage totem beside the path.
Three-dimensional letters on the ground.
Detail of the letter pieces.
Assembled letter pieces.
Person on a ladder beside the letters.
Three-dimensional letters in the garden.
Sheet of garden maps.
Angled information table.
Black panels with panoramic drawings.
Detail of the drawings on the black panels.
Information panel in the garden.
Frame and black panoramic panel.
Information panel beside the garden.

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