industrial design / space design
Beach Access System, 2020 / Urban Design / graduation at ECAL
industrial design / space design
project direction
ECAL
design support
Maddalena Casadei
Christan Spiess
photo credits
Justine Willa
(final prototype)
CAD images
Alix Doussot
software/skills
Research
Sketching
Context Study
InDesign
Photoshop
iMovie
Rhino 3D
Keyshot
Autocad
Communication
Technical Drawings
Model Making
Video Rendering
Wood Making
Presentation
project
In 2005, a French law required public spaces to be accessible to all by 2015. However, the seashore, due to its sensitive nature, was exempt from city-level measures. This system allows year-round access to sand and water for everyone, including those with reduced mobility, while maintaining boundaries between transit and preservation areas. It consists of three types of wooden flooring and steel elements designed for easy movement and durability in harsh coastal conditions.
development
To develop this project, I collaborated with municipalities and seashore associations to understand the area's specific constraints.
I designed a flexible system offering tailored solutions for different locations, ensuring accessibility while protecting preserved areas. After testing with cardboard and plastic models, I built a full-scale prototype and installed it at Lake Leman to assess its real-world potential.