DFS T-GALLERIA TIMEPIECES & WHISKIES

Apr 12, 2023

DFS T-GALLERIA TIMEPIECES & WHISKIES

Macau, China
Artificial Lighting

Architect: Malherbe Design
Completion year: 2017
Images: Courtesy of DFS Group Ltd.

The T-Galleria is an all-new concept combining the whisky and watches merchandising into a contemporary and relaxing lounge/library environment. The store is situated at level one in the luxurious retail landmark at the City of Dreams, Macau.

Two main lighting characteristics were necessary to attain; atmospheric lighting throughout accentuates particular features and enhances the interior space with decorative lighting pendants. The other lighting aspect was the functional general lighting which includes the wall display lighting. The lighting concept underwent a rigorous detailing exercise to ensure the best installation possibilities within the given time – six months from concept to construction – keeping in mind budget and design detail. All lighting elements were discussed thoroughly to avoid later complications between the different disciplines.

DFNI Product Awards 2017 Winner – Jewellery/Watches

Codega International Lighting Design Awards Recognition

The T-Galleria is an all-new concept combining the whisky and watches merchandising into a contemporary and relaxing lounge/library environment. The store is situated at level one in the luxurious retail landmark at the City of Dreams, Macau.

Two main lighting characteristics were necessary to attain; atmospheric lighting throughout accentuates particular features and enhances the interior space with decorative lighting pendants. The other lighting aspect was the functional general lighting which includes the wall display lighting. The lighting concept underwent a rigorous detailing exercise to ensure the best installation possibilities within the given time – six months from concept to construction – keeping in mind budget and design detail. All lighting elements were discussed thoroughly to avoid later complications between the different disciplines.

DFNI Product Awards 2017 Winner – Jewellery/Watches

Codega International Lighting Design Awards Recognition

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LEISURE CENTRE CONCEPT STORE

Apr 12, 2023

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LEISURE CENTRE CONCEPT STORE

Vancouver, Canada
Artificial Lighting

Architect: Casper Mueller Kneer Architects
Executive Architect: Scott and Scott
Completion year: 2017
Images: Simone Bossi

“Leisure Centre” is a Concept store in Vancouver. The store in Yaletown is a multi-brand avant-garde fashion store incorporating a bookshop, café, lifestyle and health products, as well as private shopping areas. It is arranged over two floors and 2.000m² of space, set within a former envelope factory.

The interior lighting becomes part of the branding. The dialog between the rough lighting scheme and the distinguished interior design creates a modern open inviting holistic atmosphere.

“Leisure Centre” is a Concept store in Vancouver. The store in Yaletown is a multi-brand avant-garde fashion store incorporating a bookshop, café, lifestyle and health products, as well as private shopping areas. It is arranged over two floors and 2.000m² of space, set within a former envelope factory.

The interior lighting becomes part of the branding. The dialog between the rough lighting scheme and the distinguished interior design creates a modern open inviting holistic atmosphere.

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TERMINAL 4 SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT

Apr 12, 2023

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TERMINAL 4 SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT

Singapore
Artificial Lighting & Daylight

Executive Architect: SAA Architects
Design Architect: Benoy
Completion year: October 2017
Images: Benoy

The lighting design for T4 Changi Airport in Singapore was a unique opportunity. It allowed the integration of natural and artificial lighting from the initial concept to the project’s completion. The design prioritizes visual comfort and wayfinding. It also creates a sense of place that reflects Singapore’s local context. Inspired by the petal motif, the passenger journey through T4 offers pleasant surprises. This encourages travelers to slow down and appreciate the space rather than rushing through it.

The central galleria showcases these elements with its interior landscape, sky views, and abundant natural light. As night falls, subtle plays of light and color continue to enhance the space. This provides a seamless transition from day to night. Overall, its innovative airport lighting design highlights the significance of well-executed lighting in modern architecture.

Canopy with artificial lighting of Terminal 4 Singapore Airport

Interior view of Terminal 4 atrium, showcasing natural and artificial lighting

Interior of boarding gate area with the petal motif lighting elements

Interior view of Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4, showcasing self-check-in kiosks, a bag-drop area, and natural and artificial lighting with petal decorative ceiling elements.

Ceiling view showcasing petal-shaped organic skylights and integrated artificial lighting fixtures

Close-up view of pink, petal-shaped ceiling lights with organic design elements at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4.

Interior view of a corridor at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4, featuring moving walkways, petal-shaped ceiling lights

Interior view of Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4, featuring self-check-in kiosks, a large column and petal-shaped ceiling skylights

The lighting design for T4 Changi Airport in Singapore was a unique opportunity. It allowed the integration of natural and artificial lighting from the initial concept to the project’s completion. The design prioritizes visual comfort and wayfinding. It also creates a sense of place that reflects Singapore’s local context. Inspired by the petal motif, the passenger journey through T4 offers pleasant surprises. This encourages travelers to slow down and appreciate the space rather than rushing through it.

The central galleria showcases these elements with its interior landscape, sky views, and abundant natural light. As night falls, subtle plays of light and color continue to enhance the space. This provides a seamless transition from day to night. Overall, its innovative airport lighting design highlights the significance of well-executed lighting in modern architecture.

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SWARM STUDY / IX

Apr 11, 2023

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SWARM STUDY / IX

Chemnitz, Germany
Artificial Lighting & Lighting Control

Architect: Grüntuch Ernst Architekten
Light Art: Random International, London
Completion year: 2016
Images: Jan Bitter

The reconstruction of the main railway station in Chemnitz was intended to combine local and long-distance transport in one building, and to create an entrance to the city that connects itself to urban space in a special way.

Swarm Study / IX, stages the renovated main railway station in Chemnitz, Germany, which appears as an interactive LED façade which incorporates the movements of the surrounding and projects them as light movements on the façade. The artists were fascinated by the acrobatic efficiency of birdwings and translate them into this work with monochrome light in a minimalist way. Each individual light source in the façade is brought into collective “life”: when the swarm moves across the surface, each element acts according to its own rules as well as in constant dialogue with its surrounding neighbours.

German Lighting Design Award 2017: Finalist
IES Illumination Awards 2017: International Merit
LIT Awards 2017: Winners in Exterior Architectural Illumination
DARC Awards 2017: Finalist in Best Exterior Lighting Scheme

The reconstruction of the main railway station in Chemnitz was intended to combine local and long-distance transport in one building, and to create an entrance to the city that connects itself to urban space in a special way.

Swarm Study / IX, stages the renovated main railway station in Chemnitz, Germany, which appears as an interactive LED façade which incorporates the movements of the surrounding and projects them as light movements on the façade. The artists were fascinated by the acrobatic efficiency of birdwings and translate them into this work with monochrome light in a minimalist way. Each individual light source in the façade is brought into collective “life”: when the swarm moves across the surface, each element acts according to its own rules as well as in constant dialogue with its surrounding neighbours.

German Lighting Design Award 2017: Finalist
IES Illumination Awards 2017: International Merit
LIT Awards 2017: Winners in Exterior Architectural Illumination
DARC Awards 2017: Finalist in Best Exterior Lighting Scheme

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KULTURWERKSTATT AUF AEG

Apr 11, 2023

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CULTURE WORKSHOP AT AEG

Nuremberg, Germany
Artificial Lighting

Architect: Anderhalten Architekten
Completion year: 2016
Images: Werner Huthmacher

The versatile use of the existing building requires a flexible lighting concept that takes into account the various needs of users while also complementing the industrial architecture. The entrance area of the building faces an inner courtyard and benefits from large windows and a bright facade design, creating a diffuse ambient brightness in the courtyard, eliminating the need for additional facade lighting. The entrance area of the cultural workshop is architecturally defined and is adequately illuminated by interior lighting.

Near the entrance, there is a stair tower clad in a distinctive metallic facade, which is also found in various locations inside the building. In order for this facade design to be visible in the dark, it is illuminated by small, recessed spotlights, giving the metal mesh an interesting shimmer.

The versatile use of the existing building requires a flexible lighting concept that takes into account the various needs of users while also complementing the industrial architecture. The entrance area of the building faces an inner courtyard and benefits from large windows and a bright facade design, creating a diffuse ambient brightness in the courtyard, eliminating the need for additional facade lighting. The entrance area of the cultural workshop is architecturally defined and is adequately illuminated by interior lighting.

Near the entrance, there is a stair tower clad in a distinctive metallic facade, which is also found in various locations inside the building. In order for this facade design to be visible in the dark, it is illuminated by small, recessed spotlights, giving the metal mesh an interesting shimmer.

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