SUZHOU NO. 2 LIBRARY
Suzhou, China
Artificial Lighting
Client: Library Suzhou
Architect: gmp Architekten
Completion year: 2019
Images: Christian Gahl, gmp Architekten
The library derives its unique appearance from the buildings shape and materiality of its façade. Aluminium louvers provide a generous transparency whilst the elegant solid volumes give weight. Pole mounted flood lights with precise lighting optics cast a subtle and even wash to the facade louvres. Optics and angles were chosen to keep glare towards people within the building to a minimum while maximising the lighting effect on the louvers. Ceilings of the large access corridors leading to the central courtyard are evenly accentuated to provide a sense of orientation and generosity. The bright ceilings open the space up visually and provide the adequate light for wayfinding and comfort.
The library derives its unique appearance from the buildings shape and materiality of its façade. Aluminium louvers provide a generous transparency whilst the elegant solid volumes give weight. Pole mounted flood lights with precise lighting optics cast a subtle and even wash to the facade louvres. Optics and angles were chosen to keep glare towards people within the building to a minimum while maximising the lighting effect on the louvers. Ceilings of the large access corridors leading to the central courtyard are evenly accentuated to provide a sense of orientation and generosity. The bright ceilings open the space up visually and provide the adequate light for wayfinding and comfort.