Canvas 323: Integrating light without constraining the architecture

But behind these transparent facades, the brightness often gives way to another reality: discomfort caused by temperature fluctuations and glare. To address this delicate balance, REFLEX'SOL has developed the 323 fabric, a technical and design solution capable of controlling solar gain while fully revealing the architecture.

In spaces open to the outside – glass buildings, verandas, or atriums – light does more than simply illuminate. It evolves, shifts, intensifies, constantly transforming the perception of the space and the experience of its occupants. At midday, it gives way to warmth. At other times, glare dominates, disrupting even the simplest activities. Controlling these effects is essential, provided that intervention is precise, without altering the sense of openness that defines these spaces. It is within this balance that the 323 fabric developed by REFLEX'SOL is designed.

"Like all REFLEX'SOL fabrics, the 323 fabric does not seek to absorb solar radiation: it reflects it before it settles. Thanks to its reflective metallic surface, it limits the greenhouse effect in glazed spaces, while preserving natural light and the view to the outside." says Marie LACHAMBRE, Head of Communication within the company.

Effective from the first rays of sunlight, the 323 fabric reflects up to 87% of solar radiation. When combined with high-performance glazing, it achieves a level of regulation comparable to certain exterior shading systems, while retaining the flexibility of an interior solution.

Beyond its performance, the 323 canvas embodies a dynamic of continuous innovation, where expertise engages in a dialogue with architecture. More than a technical component, it enhances the elements it adorns and illustrates design choices. It acts without constraining, accompanying without transforming. Filtered, the light changes its nature. Softer, more diffuse, more stable, it no longer invades spaces: it reveals them.

A solution that transcends project types

It is in design projects that the 323 fabric truly finds its place, seamlessly integrating into the architecture without altering its character. Incorporated into the systems developed by REFLEX'SOL—velums, roller blinds, or custom solutions—it complements the building's lines and adapts to a wide variety of configurations, from large glass roofs to vertical facades. More than just a technical element, it becomes a component of the project, capable of engaging with the volumes, materials, and rhythms of the space. It doesn't impose itself; it integrates, extends, and adds nuance.

According to Marie LACHAMBRE, "The 323 canvas naturally finds its place in very different contexts, from spaces open to the public to private interiors. It meets the security requirements specific to places open to the public, while preserving what makes these places special: their atmosphere, their legibility, and the way they are experienced."

This ability to integrate seamlessly is also reflected in its visual expression. Available in seven mineral shades, from white to anthracite, the canvas complements the architectural design without creating a jarring contrast. It enhances the atmosphere and allows each space to retain its own identity, whether it be a public area or a private residence. Conceived from the outset, it doesn't attempt to correct the project after the fact, but rather integrates itself into its logic, providing a discreet solution to often invisible constraints.

Two projects, two ways of inhabiting the light

While the 323 fabric is based on a technical principle, it truly shines in the projects where it is implemented. Two recent projects by authorized distributors KOMILFO CARDIN STORES ET FERMETURES and PERSPECTIVE VERANDA illustrate its distinct expressions.

In a contemporary villa near Lyon, large bay windows extend the living spaces outwards towards the landscape. During the sunniest hours, the light becomes denser and more intense, transforming the interior atmosphere. The installation of six HELIOS M blinds incorporating 323 fabric in anthracite allows the light to be softened while maintaining visual continuity with the outside.

On a different scale, the Dinan Market Hall project is situated within an environment open to the public. Entirely glazed, the halls welcome ever-changing light, amplified by the volumes and the seasons. The integration of fifteen SOLARIA awnings equipped with REFLEX'SOL fabrics tempers these variations without altering the perception of the space. In this heritage context, the solution recedes into the background, allowing the existing architecture to take center stage.

In both projects, the 323 canvas does not modify the spaces: it adjusts the conditions, adapting to each situation.