Museums and historic buildings

Integrating technical and regulatory elements into museums and historic buildings presents a significant challenge for architects. We provide architectural emergency lighting solutions that meet safety standards while respecting the sensitivity of these unique spaces.

Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu, Paris, photo Y.Marchand, Spark collection

Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu, Paris, Bruno Gaudin – Architect, photo T. Shimmura, Cylindrik collection

Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, architects SRA, photo L.Boegly, Spark collection

“Béhar Sécurité is a manufacturer of high-end blocks for the architectural market, where product insertion is important.”

Discreet and efficient integration

We design custom mounting systems (e.g. Grand Palais) and bespoke enclosures (e.g. Opéra Bastille) to meet the technical constraints of these sites, such as cable routing and preserved structural elements.

Protecting historical interiors has sharpened our expertise in craftsmanship, finishes, and the treatment of noble materials, from steel, brass, and stainless steel to solid wood (e.g. Villa Medici, Hôtel de la Marine). Museographic scenography also demands high visual precision: designed to eliminate stray light, our VISTA2 CINÉMA collection responds perfectly to these needs (e.g. Grand Rex Paris).

With long-term model continuity (over XX% of our luminaires have been in production since the 19XXs), we guarantee lasting aesthetic harmony, whether for historic monuments or modern museums destined to become tomorrow’s heritage (e.g. Institut du Monde Arabe).

Hotel Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, Architecture P. Starck, photo I. Mathie, Spark collection

ERP (Établissement Recevant du Public) is a categorization system used in France for public buildings. Museums, galleries, exhibition centres, and cultural heritage venues fall under ERP type Y, as defined by the June 25, 1980 decree. These spaces host the public in historically or artistically significant settings and must therefore meet strict safety regulations for evacuation, accessibility, and emergency lighting. To protect these spaces without compromising safety, we offer compact, discreet, and custom-made emergency luminaires for major heritage projects.

Emergency lighting in museums must comply with regulations without disrupting the visitor experience or curatorial layout. Units should be placed in high-traffic zones, exhibition rooms, near exit routes, and in technical areas accessible to staff. Each unit must also preserve the environmental conditions required for artwork conservation.

Yes. We offer luminaires specifically designed for demanding environments. For example, our K-NOPÉ collection, with its solid wood frame and refined finishes, integrates seamlessly into historic interiors. All our units are fully compliant and can be custom-built to ensure discreet, aesthetic installation that respects each site.

Yes. It is even mandatory when such sites are open to the public. The challenge lies in how the lighting is integrated. Our architectural emergency lighting is designed to respect the structural and visual constraints of classified buildings. In collaboration with heritage architects and specialised engineering consultants, we develop solutions that are compliant yet sensitive to the atmosphere and identity of each site.