LUMICENE
LUMICENE is a French industrial-design SME that designs, manufactures, and sells bioclimatic circular retractable glass-wall fenestration systems and a related family of modular prefabricated habitat units (LumiPod, LumiShell, LumiBar, LumiFlats) to French property developers, architects, hospitality operators, and individual homeowners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersLyon, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LUMICENE does
LUMICENE is a French private company headquartered in the Lyon area (head office at 18 rue de Genève, 69006 Lyon; manufacturing at the Cité de l'Environnement in Saint-Priest) that designs, manufactures, and sells a bioclimatic fenestration system described as a circular retractable glass-wall structure functioning as a convertible indoor/outdoor living space. The core product is not a window, bow-window, or veranda but a standalone architectural element available in 3m to 8m diameters, integrating 60mm aluminium profiles (88.4% glazing ratio), sandwich-panel roofing with polystyrene foam core vacuum-bonded into curved aluminium profiles to eliminate thermal bridges, and compression-seal joints validated by CSTB AEV testing. Performance is documented as compliant with French RT 2012 thermal regulation.
Around this core technology LUMICENE has built a modular product ecosystem: LumiPod (prefabricated monocellular habitat units in 5, 6, and 8 metre sizes for hotels and residential use, delivered and installed in 24 hours), LumiShell (countryside habitat modules based on two 4m LUMICENE units, co-developed with Christophe Benichou and Les Ateliers 4+), LumiBar (8m commercial bar modules with ASB Architectes and Oxygen), and LumiFlats (a multi-family housing consultation concept). Distribution is direct B2B sales to property developers and architects — named accounts include Nexity, Bouygues Immobilier, Eiffage Immobilier, Greencity Immobilier, Les Sénioriales, Priams, SLC Pitance, Edelis, and Promocean — supplemented by a partner network of constructors and architects serving individual homeowners. The company also serves hospitality operators (Domaine de Rymska, Maison Zugno) and operates in France with select international projects in Montenegro and Belgium.
Revenue is generated through hardware sales and installation of LUMICENE systems and modular units; pricing is project-specific and quote-based with no public list prices. Marketing relies on a professional B2B channel mix — a BIM/CAD download portal covering Revit, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, IFC, and AutoCAD, technical documentation, case studies, and trade show participation (e.g., "Faire Construire sa Maison") — alongside earned media in construction and architecture publications. The company was founded around 2015, joined the Rhône-Alpes Eco-Energies cluster in December 2015, announced an undisclosed funding round in September 2015 to accelerate development, and is led by President Laurent Salvaire and Managing Director Clément Salvaire.
LUMICENE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LUMICENE
- Legal name
- LUMICENE
- Website
- https://lumicene.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LUMICENE is a French industrial-design SME that designs, manufactures, and sells bioclimatic circular retractable glass-wall fenestration systems and a related family of modular prefabricated habitat units (LumiPod, LumiShell, LumiBar, LumiFlats) to French property developers, architects, hospitality operators, and individual homeowners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LUMICENE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Fenestration Systems
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Custom Built-Ins (Shelving, Entertainment Centers, Mudrooms) (HSAPAIAH)
Keywords
Where LUMICENE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lyon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
LUMICENE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- LUMICENE fenestration product sales: LUMICENE generates revenue from the sale and installation of its bioclimatic window/fenestration products to property developers, builders, and individual homeowners. Products are sold with optional accessories (blinds, curtains) and are installed by LUMICENE teams or trained partner companies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing — no public list prices |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
LUMICENE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LUMICENE designs, manufactures, and sells a proprietary bioclimatic fenestration system — a circular retractable glass-wall structure that converts between interior and outdoor living space. Available in diameters from 3m to 8m with 60mm aluminium profiles and 88.4% glazing ratio, the core product is complemented by a family of prefabricated modules (LumiPod, LumiPod Sauna, LumiShell, LumiBar) for residential, hospitality, and commercial applications. Products are sold primarily to property developers, architects, and house builders, with optional accessories (blinds, curtains) and installation by LUMICENE teams or trained partner companies.
Product overview
LUMICENE is a French company offering a portfolio of bioclimatic window-space products. The core offering is the LUMICENE system (now in its 5th generation) - a transformative window-space that transitions between interior and exterior based on weather conditions, available in diameters from 3m to 6m. Complementary products include LumiPod (prefabricated housing modules in sizes 5, 6, and 8, including a sauna variant), LumiShell (prefabricated modules for natural settings), LumiBar (prefabricated bar modules in 8m diameter XXL format), and LumiFlats (architectural concept for apartments). All products emphasize luminosity, indoor-outdoor living, and energy efficiency compliant with French RT 2012 regulations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LumiPod: Prefabricated monocellular habitation module for terrain with view. Includes hotel room, living room, and sauna variants (LumiPod 5, 6, 8, and LumiPod Sauna).
- LumiShell
- LumiBar
- LumiFlats
Products and services
- LUMICENE (G5) Bioclimatic Window-Space Bioclimatic window-space system featuring circular retractable glass-wall structures that transform between interior living space and outdoor terrace. Available in diameters from 3m to 6m with 88.4% glazing ratio. Provides panoramic views, natural light from morning to evening, RT 2012-compliant energy performance, and adds habitable floor area (e.g., 9m² convertible space per 3.5m unit). For property developers, architects, and house builders.
- LumiPod Prefabricated Habitat Module Prefabricated monocellular housing module built around the LUMICENE concept. Available in sizes 5, 6, and 8 metre diameters. Configurations include hotel rooms, living rooms, and wellness (Sauna) variants. Manufactured in workshops near Lyon and delivered and installed in 24 hours. For hotels, glamping sites, wellness retreats, and premium individual properties.
- LumiPod Sauna High-end outdoor sauna cabin accommodating up to 4 adults for a wellness experience. Built on the LumiPod platform and LUMICENE bioclimatic concept. Manufactured in workshops near Lyon and delivered and installed in 24 hours by LUMICENE teams. For premium hospitality operators, wellness retreats, and individual luxury properties.
- LumiShell Prefabricated Countryside Housing Module Prefabricated housing module intended for installation in natural countryside settings. Built from two 4m diameter LUMICENE structures, offering day and night accommodation spaces with an exceptional indoor-outdoor living experience. Developed in collaboration with designer Christophe Benichou and Les Ateliers 4+.
- LumiBar Prefabricated Bar Module Prefabricated bar module designed around LUMICENE in XXL format (8m diameter). Created in collaboration with ASB Architectures and Oxygen for commercial hospitality and event applications.
- LumiFlats Architectural Concept Architectural concept and consultation offering that combines LUMICENE technology with innovative apartment design solutions. Developed in collaboration with young architects from Anska to address bold architecture and innovative usage in multi-family housing.
Quantifiable outcome
- 61m² additional SHAB (habitable floor area) gained on a 16-apartment project vs. classic balcony solution — Luminance, Annecy
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use LUMICENE
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LUMICENE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
Feature7 records
LUMICENE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- NexitycoreNexity, one of France's largest property developers, incorporates LUMICENE in multi-family residential projects. First operation: So Park, Ramonville (Toulouse area).
- Bouygues ImmobiliercoreBouygues Immobilier, a major French property developer, uses LUMICENE in its Providencia project in Gentilly (94), Paris region. Described as the first Bouygues Immobilier operation equipped with LUMICENE.
- Eiffage ImmobiliercoreEiffage Immobilier incorporated LUMICENE in a competition-winning project at Castelnau-Le-Lez, designed by architect Roch Marques.
- Greencity ImmobilierminorGreencity Immobilier, a sustainable real estate developer, used LUMICENE in Le Carré des Princes in Toulouse. Founder Stéphane Aubay serves as LUMICENE advocate.
- Les SéniorialesminorLes Sénioriales, a developer specialising in senior housing, incorporated LUMICENE in its first operation in Mions. DG Benjamin Misery praised LUMICENE's comfort benefits for senior residents.
- Cluster Eco-EnergiesminorLUMICENE joined Cluster Eco-Energies, the Rhône-Alpes eco-building industry cluster, to network with peers and contribute to sustainable construction ecosystem.
- Christophe Benichou / Les Ateliers 4+coreLUMICENE collaborated with designer Christophe Benichou and Les Ateliers 4+ on the development and technical design of the LumiShell modular prefab habitat module.
- ASB Architectures / OxygenminorNew collaboration with ASB Architectures and Oxygen around LUMICENE 8m diameter for the LumiBar prefabricated bar module concept.
- Les Grands AteliersminorPartnership with Les Grands Ateliers to develop a specific Lumicene solution for rehabilitation (renovation) projects, with a first operation planned in Reims.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LUMICENE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kawneer: Arconic-owned manufacturer of aluminium architectural systems including curtain walls, windows and entrance doors for commercial and residential buildings. Comparable on aluminium fenestration technology and large-developer relationships, though primarily a broad incumbent rather than a bioclimatic specialist.
- Schüco: German-headquartered global leader in aluminium window, door and façade systems serving residential and commercial construction at scale. Comparable in core aluminium-glazing technology and high-end developer customer base, but far broader product portfolio than LUMICENE's bioclimatic niche.
Direct peers
- Technal: Saint-Gobain subsidiary manufacturing aluminium curtain walls, sliding doors and window-wall systems for residential and commercial construction. Most directly comparable peer because it shares LUMICENE's aluminium-architectural-products profile and operates inside LUMICENE's strategic-partner parent group.
- Gibus: Italian (Veneto) manufacturer of bioclimatic pergolas, verandas and outdoor living systems sold across Europe. Direct functional competitor to LUMICENE's convertible wall concept with strong presence in France through dealer networks — competing for the same premium residential install.
- Warema: European manufacturer of sun-shading, bioclimatic pergola and outdoor space systems for residential and commercial buildings. Functionally comparable on the bioclimatic indoor-outdoor living proposition; serves similar premium architecture-driven projects.
- Biossun: French specialist in bioclimatic pergolas and louvred-roof outdoor living systems sold to architects, developers and high-end homeowners. Most direct French-headquartered peer competing for the same bioclimatic-living proposition in identical residential new-build accounts.
- Renson: Belgian manufacturer of outdoor living systems including bioclimatic pergolas, sliding panels and louvred roof structures. Closest functional competitor to LUMICENE's 'bioclimatic' convertible indoor/outdoor concept, with overlapping premium-architect customer base and Belgium geographic overlap with LUMICENE's international projects.
- Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered aluminium systems manufacturer offering high-end sliding doors, curtain walls and windows for premium residential and commercial projects across Europe. Comparable as a parallel aluminium-glazing system supplier competing for the same developer and architect specification slots.
- Véranda Rideau: French custom veranda/glass-extension manufacturer for individual homes, with a national installer network. Direct competitor for LUMICENE's premium indoor-outdoor extension budgets on the maison individuelle segment; overlaps with LUMICENE's partner-constructor distribution model.
Emerging players
- Module-T: Prefabricated modular building manufacturer producing flat-pack container-based modules for hospitality, offices and residential use. Comparable as a peer for LUMICENE's LumiPod/LumiShell/LumiBar modular prefab product line in adjacent (rather than fenestration-core) applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LUMICENE social profiles
Digital presenceLUMICENE compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
LUMICENE financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
LUMICENE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
LUMICENE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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LUMICENE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about LUMICENE
What does LUMICENE do?
LUMICENE designs, manufactures, and sells a proprietary bioclimatic fenestration system — a circular retractable glass-wall structure that converts between interior and outdoor living space. Available in diameters from 3m to 8m with 60mm aluminium profiles and 88.4% glazing ratio, the core product is complemented by a family of prefabricated modules (LumiPod, LumiPod Sauna, LumiShell, LumiBar) for residential, hospitality, and commercial applications. Products are sold primarily to property developers, architects, and house builders, with optional accessories (blinds, curtains) and installation by LUMICENE teams or trained partner companies.
Is LUMICENE a public or private company?
LUMICENE is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was LUMICENE founded?
LUMICENE was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LUMICENE based?
LUMICENE is headquartered in Lyon, France, in the Europe region.
How does LUMICENE make money?
One revenue line is on record: LUMICENE fenestration product sales.
Who are LUMICENE's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kawneer and Schüco. Direct peers are Technal, Gibus, Warema, Biossun, Renson, Reynaers Aluminium and Véranda Rideau. Module-T is listed as an emerging player.
Does LUMICENE have an API?
No public API is recorded for LUMICENE.
What industry is LUMICENE in?
LUMICENE's product category is Architectural Fenestration Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPAIAH, Custom Built-Ins (Shelving, Entertainment Centers, Mudrooms). Its SIC code is 2590.