RCP Design Global
| Company type | Privately owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | Design |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Régine Charvet-Pello |
| Headquarters | Tours and Paris , France |
Area served | Transport and mobility sectors |
| Products | Design solutions for urban transit, high-speed rail, interior environments, public spaces, street furniture, sensory design |
| Website | www |
RCP Design Global, commonly known as RCP, is a privately owned design firm headquartered in Tours and Paris (France). Founded in 1986 by Régine Charvet-Pello, the agency specializes in design solutions for transport and mobility sectors. Its expertise encompasses urban transit, High-speed rail, interior environments, public spaces, and street furniture. RCP holds a distinguished position as the foremost French authority in sensory design.
History
The inception of RCP Design Global dates back to 1986.
1996:
- Delivered transport design services for Transilien under the auspices of SNCF
- Secured the principal contract with the RATP
2002:
- Developed design concepts for the Paris Tramway Line 3 in partnership with Alstom Transport
2003:
- Engaged in the PREDIT Program alongside SNCF – Direction de l’Innovation et de la Recherche
- Appointed as the advertising agency for the château de Chenonceau
2004:
- Executed design work for the Le Mans tramway
- Launched Sensolab, a dedicated division for sensory design
2006:
- Created bus designs for the city of Le Mans
- Designed the Angers tramway
2007:
- Delivered tramway designs across Algeria, including the Algiers tramway, Oran Tramway, and Constantine Tramway on behalf of Alstom
- Collaborated with Veolia Transport and Stadler Rail to develop the express tram-train line Rhônexpress connecting Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
2009:
- Partnered with Roger Tallon and Daniel Buren on the design of the Tours Tramway
- Contributed to wind turbine design projects for Vergnet
2010:
- Produced bus designs for the city of Tours
- Refurbished interiors of the SNCF TGV Sud-Est trains in cooperation with Compin
- Conceptualized seating solutions for TGV trains operated by SNCF
2011:
- Created SUDI Design, a photovoltaic station project developed with Groupe Hervé and Raphaël Dinelli
Awards
RCP has been honored with multiple prestigious design accolades at both national and international levels, reflecting its commitment to innovation and influence within the industry.
- 2001: Étoiles de l'Observeur du design – "Jeux d'extérieur Gyrosat" – Proludic
- 2004: Observeur du design Laureate – "Jouet Manipuloo" – Nathan
- 2006: Observeur du design Laureate – "Tramway des Maréchaux à Paris" – RATP
- 2006: Observeur du design Laureate – "CYCLOTRI, borne interactive de la mallette pédagogique" – General council of Haute-Garonne
- 2007: Grand Prix Cap’ Com / Coup de cœur Award – "Ciel en Arc" – Société d'Équipement de la Touraine
- 2009: Observeur du design Laureate – "Éole, le village du vent, aire de jeux pour enfants de 2 à 7 ans" – Wiki-cat and ADAPEI 79
- 2009: Observeur du design Laureate – "Exposition énergies" – SMEPE Haute-Garonne
- 2009: Observeur du design Laureate – "Birdlike, éolienne Farwind de 1MW" – Vergnet
- 2011: Observeur du design Laureate – "SMS, Sani Module System" – Sanitec
- 2011: Observeur du design Laureate – "Savebag, le book, cahier d’idées" – Savebag
- 2011: Observeur du design Laureate – "Chenonceau Store" – Château de Chenonceau
- 2011: Rolling stock award from French magazine Ville, rail & transports – "Moovi TER" – Brittany (administrative region)
- 2011: Rail d’Argent prize from French magazine Ville, rail & transports – "Intercités Normandie" – Région Haute-Normandie
Locations
RCP Design Global Main Headquarters
- 56 avenue Marcel Dassault, 37200 Tours, France
RCP Design Global Paris Branch
- 4 Place d'Estienne d'Orves, 75009 Paris, France