Crédit Agricole Centre Ouest head office

Project : Crédit Agricole Centre Ouest head office

Segment: Office

Country/city: France, Limoges

Architect: AIA Life Designers

Photographer: Nicolas Fussler

Installer: Diataxi and SAS Sudrie

Acoustician: Orféa

Production year: 2024

A multi-solution approach to acoustic comfort

The Crédit Agricole Centre Ouest head office in Limoges is designed to support a modern and collaborative way of working. With a strong focus on environmental performance, the project targets a high-level High Environmental Quality (HQE) certification and integrates energy-efficient solutions alongside the use of local resources.

“Acoustic performance was a crucial requirement, as employees spend a great deal of time on the phone in these shared office spaces,” says Xavier Grandet, Project Director at AIA Life Designers.

A combination of solutions for balanced acoustics

To meet the project’s acoustic and architectural objectives, several complementary solutions were implemented across the building.

Ecophon Focus™ Ds ceiling tiles were installed in office areas and sanitary spaces, covering approximately 3,000 m². The concealed grid system creates a clean and continuous ceiling, while delivering high sound absorption (Class A) to reduce noise levels in shared workspaces.

In the boardroom, Ecophon Clipso™ So Acoustic was applied to both ceilings and walls. This stretched fabric solution combines acoustic performance with visual flexibility, allowing the integration of customised lighting. LED lines were incorporated into the design, creating a cohesive expression that connects the boardroom with the entrance areas.

To further improve acoustic comfort in workspaces, Ecophon Akusto™ Wall A panels were installed in selected areas. With high sound absorption, these panels help limit sound propagation and complement the ceiling systems, contributing to a more balanced acoustic environment.

A multi-solution approach to acoustic comfort

This project highlights the value of a multi-solution approach, where complementary systems work together to support both acoustic performance and architectural intent. 

The modular ceiling system, stretched fabric surfaces and wall absorbers each contribute in different ways – reducing noise, controlling sound propagation and enhancing the overall spatial experience. Together, they create a balanced acoustic environment that supports both focused work and communication.

Rather than relying on a single solution, the project demonstrates how combining multiple acoustic elements can deliver a more flexible and effective result.