Viega piping systems for drinking water and heating
A distinctive building on the banks of the River Seine has been the headquarters of French public radio since 1975. It comprises a 500-metre ring around a central building with a 68-metre tall tower. The unique ensemble was extensively modernised until 2008.
Designed and built by the architect Henry Bernard, the “Maison de la Radio” embodied the very prototype of contemporary architecture at the time. The main idea behind the plans to renovate the “Maison de la Radio” was to ensure that it met building codes and to improve its energy consumption, while preserving the original architecture. The priorities included: not drawing directly on the groundwater, removing asbestos from the buildings, and eliminating the cooling units located on the top of the tower.
Sanpress Inox and Prestabo
For the drinking water installation, the general contractors decided to use Viega’s Sanpress Inox piping system made of stainless steel. The choice for the heating and cooling installation was Viega Prestabo made of galvanised steel.
Especially to connect the 6,000 metres of piping for the heating and cooling units, Viega’s press connection technology was the ideal solution. Given that the premises were in constant use, the risk of fire would have been too big if traditional connection methods had been used.
