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The “Archives de la Construction moderne” (Acm) of the EPFL collects, preserves and valorizes the archives of architects and engineers offices and the building companies throughout Western Switzerland and its bordering regions. - Acm asked the ECAL to design and develop an exhibition furniture system that helps to present original documents on the appropiate way. - This... LIRE
In 2007, the insurance company Les Retraites Populaires celebrated its centenary. Number of documents and various objects were accumulated during this period and the company wished to exhibit them to their employees and to the public in general. - A piece of furniture was designed for this purpose. Once opened, the drawers make it possible to show... LIRE
In spring 2007, the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne set up an exhibiton on the theme of “five centuries of representations of the Deluge”. The exhibition aimed at demonstrating how the interpretation of this universal myth evolved according to the periods of the history. - The ECAL planned the first room and created the specific displays... LIRE
In autumn 2006, the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne presented to the public an important retrospective of the work of the painter Charles Gleyre (1806-1849): “Charles Gleyre, le génie de l’invention”. The écal contributed to the scenography with a fabric structure in the main room of the exhibition and original devices to show two... LIRE
Atracsys is a spin-off that works on high precision 3D optical measurement systems, within the « Groupe de Réalité Virtuelle et Interfaces Actives » (VRAI Group). - Using 3 cameras and adapted sensors, this device makes it possible to locate a precise point in three dimensions workspaces. The possible applications of this technique are mainly in the... LIRE
Spotme is a communication device for conferences and other demonstrations (200 to 5’000 people). Personally set for each participant at the time of an event, the device gives access to several types of services, as well for the participants as for the organizers. - Each participant can identify others via a photographic data base, find somebody thanks... LIRE
At the end of 2005, the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne proposed a retrospective of the work of Alice Bailly entitled « La fête étrange ». The écal contributed to the scenography, in particular with the presentation of works on paper that had to be protected from the ambient light. - Client Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts... LIRE
A Man, a Woman and three machines: it is the astonishing casting of ROBOTS, a theatre show in 3 acts, supported by 8 musicians. A unique show that mixes the magic of theatre with the fascination generated by robots, carried by the universal language of music. - The robots were produced thanks to the scientific collaboration of... LIRE
Force Dimension is a spin-off that works in the field of high precision haptic interfaces, within the « Groupe de Réalité Virtuelle et Interfaces Actives » (VRAI Group). - Following the design of the Omega Haptic Device, the company asked the écal to design his visual identity. - In addition to the logo, the visual identity includes the usual... LIRE
In spring 2005, the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne exhibited the projects of the finalists of the architectural competition for its new building. - Each project was presented by means of eight boards, a scale model and a virtual picture provided by each candidate. - The exhibition furniture was made of black wood (tinted MDF). - Client Musée cantonal des... LIRE
In spring 2004, the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne presented to the public an important retrospective of the work of the painter Eugene Burnand: “Eugene Burnand, peintre naturaliste”. A specific and temporary furniture was developed for the exhibition. - Benches and texts supports were designed for the comfort of the visitors. The benches are made of... LIRE
The “Omega Haptic Device” is a device that allows to move virtually in a 3D space with a force feed-back effect. This interface has possible applications in the medical field (training of gestures by simulating surgical operations or help during a real intervention), in the field of robots teleoperation, in the field of industrial assembly... LIRE
At the beginning of 2003, the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne proposed a retrospective of the work of Louis Soutter entitled « Louis Soutter et les modernes ». In addition to many exposed paintings, the exhibition curator wished to show to the public forty drawings executed in school notebooks. The écal contributed to the... LIRE
