Behind the scenes on a cruise liner, every detail counts. While we admire the cosy lounges, elegant suites and panoramic restaurants, we often forget that these spaces have to meet very specific technical requirements. At Agencement Paul Champs in Brest, we work hand in hand with architects and shipowners to offer materials that are aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, hard-wearing and compliant with maritime standards. It's an exciting challenge that we take up with every project.
Designing a cruise ship: a technical and aesthetic challenge
Unique constraints for an offshore environment
Unlike a building on land, a cruise ship is subject to a very specific environment: constant humidity, vibrations, salt air, temperature variations, etc. Materials must therefore be chosen for their durability, their resistance over time and their resistance to marine conditions.
Combining top-of-the-range aesthetics with strict standards
A ship's interior must be as beautiful as it is safe. Each piece of interior design must combine style, comfort and safety. The Agencement Paul Champs team supports architects in their choices by proposing appropriate technical solutions, without ever sacrificing aesthetics.
Bar of the cruise ship MSC Bellissima, Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Bar of the MSC Europa World Prediner
The choice of materials: safety, strength and lightness
Fire resistance: an absolute priority in enclosed environments
Fire safety is an absolute priority. All materials must comply with current marine standards, including IMO certification. Before offering a material to a customer, we ensure that it has passed the fire resistance tests required in the marine sector.
Mechanical and moisture resistance
A cruise liner is a floating building subject to numerous movements. The materials used must therefore be strong, stable and capable of withstanding high mechanical stress, while remaining impervious to humidity and corrosion.
Rigorous methodology at Agencement Paul Champs
Analysis of architectural projects and reading of technical constraints
As soon as we receive a project, our teams analyse the plans and aesthetic expectations. This initial stage enables us to anticipate technical constraints and select the right materials for each area of the ship.
Presentation of samples validated beforehand
We play an active advisory role. Even before submitting samples for validation, we make sure that they meet current standards and project requirements. This saves time and increases reliability for our partners.
Close collaboration with architects and shipowners
The final choice always lies with the architects and the shipowner. But our role is to provide a technical viewpoint, practical solutions and a thorough understanding of maritime standards to ensure that every decision is a sound one.
R&D and continuous adaptation to new standards
A constantly changing standards environment
Maritime regulations are constantly changing. At Agencement Paul Champs, we keep abreast of the latest developments so that we can quickly incorporate new requirements, whether they concern passenger safety or environmental performance.
Integrating environmental criteria into the choice of materials
Today, the environment is a key concern. As far as possible, we select materials from responsible sources that are recyclable or have a low ecological impact.
Innovation and sourcing of certified materials
We actively monitor the market for innovations. New materials, cleaner manufacturing processes, more durable finishes... Our aim is to offer our customers the best options, validated and certified.
At Agencement Paul Champs, every material we select is the result of technical, aesthetic and regulatory considerations. It's this rigour that enables us to contribute to creations that are as ambitious as they are elegant, both at sea and on land.
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