10,000-year-old mammoth finds home in new SOPREMA head office ‘Le Grand Charles
“Flying Mammuthus” in Strasbourg
Experts have been speculating on the possibility of resurrecting the extinct mammoth based on well-preserved specimens such as SOPREMA’s. While science is still a long way from achieving that goal, our giant of the Ice Age has been making itself useful in other ways, dazzling the more than 300,000 visitors of “Flying Mammuthus” a while back. This spectacular urban installation was imagined by the artist Jacques Rival and created by Aquatique Show for an event called “The Magnificent Industry”. The aim of the event was to promote artistic creation, the industrial world and Alsace – and the aim of the water show commissioned by SOPREMA was, of course, to highlight our unique skeleton and to share this wonder with the world.
Coming home to Le Grand Charles
And now, finally, our mammoth is coming home to our new Strasbourg headquarters, where it will be displayed in all its glory. The name of the iconic building, Le Grand Charles, is a tribute to Charles Geisen, great-grandfather of Pierre-Étienne Bindschedler, who founded SOPREMA in 1908. With Le Grand Charles, SOPREMA not only provides its people with an inspiring and dynamic work environment where they can thrive, but also demonstrates its know-how and expertise in creating sustainable buildings.
Outfitted with the very best solutions developed by the Group and thus showcasing SOPREMA’s wide range of eco-responsible systems, Le Grand Charles will contribute to the region’s biodiversity, optimise water management, reduce the urban heat island effect, maximise roof functionality and reduce fossil fuel consumption.
At your service, as always
Of course, while we are hard at work on Le Grand Charles, our customers will continue to receive our full attention. We remain at your service with premium waterproofing and insulation systems, as well as with the advice and calculations you need to make your project meet all the requirements. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experts should you have any questions.