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Hikari, France

Hikari, France

Location: 25 Quai Antoine Riboud, Lyon, France
Designed by: Kengo Kuma & Associates, Japan
Glass by: Sadev Constructions, France

Positive Energy Building (PEB)

Hikari—meaning "light" in Japanese—is France's first Positive Energy Building, and a global symbol of sustainable architecture.

Hikari Building Exterior
Hikari Building Facade Detail
Hikari Building Full View

Why This Inspires Solastra

Hikari represents the pinnacle of architectural innovation and sustainable design. As France's first Positive Energy Building, it demonstrates that buildings can generate more energy than they consume while maintaining stunning aesthetic appeal.

Key Takeaways for Solastra

Custom Crystalline PV Glass

Use of custom crystalline PV glass panels blended into a partial façade

Premium Aesthetic

Clean integration that maintains an iconic, premium aesthetic

Smart Façade Design

Smart façade design that naturally controls glare and sunlight

Architectural Expression

Demonstrates how BIPV can be both functional and architecturally expressive

Solastra's Vision

Solastra aims to bring similar façade-integrated crystalline BIPV solutions to commercial and residential buildings in India, combining cutting-edge technology with elegant design.