HYPARSCHALE MAGDEBURG

HYPARSCHALE MAGDEBURG

Apr 24, 2026

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HYPARSCHALE MAGDEBURG

Magdeburg, Germany
Artificial Lighting

Client: City of Magdeburg
Architect: gmp
Completion year: 2024
Images: Ulrich Schwarz

The Hyparschale in Magdeburg, designed by Ulrich Müther and opened in 1969, was comprehensively renovated and restored between 2019 and 2024 on behalf of the City of Magdeburg, following plans by gmp. Its use as a multifunctional venue for events and exhibitions was retained.

The interior was completely restructured. Cubes with gallery levels were inserted and connected by walkable bridges. This gallery level allows the open space with its curved roof to be fully experienced. The lighting was specified to ensure excellent glare control for the wide range of usage scenarios. The large pendant luminaires are derived from the original ceiling design. The goal was to minimize the number of suspension points, use a regular positioning grid, and at the same time meet visual comfort and lighting requirements. For this reason, the entire emergency lighting system is integrated into the general lighting.

LIT Lighting Design Awards 2025: winner

Der Deutsche Lichtdesign-Preis: Nominated

The Hyparschale in Magdeburg, designed by Ulrich Müther and opened in 1969, was comprehensively renovated and restored between 2019 and 2024 on behalf of the City of Magdeburg, following plans by gmp. Its use as a multifunctional venue for events and exhibitions was retained.

The interior was completely restructured. Cubes with gallery levels were inserted and connected by walkable bridges. This gallery level allows the open space with its curved roof to be fully experienced. The lighting was specified to ensure excellent glare control for the wide range of usage scenarios. The large pendant luminaires are derived from the original ceiling design. The goal was to minimize the number of suspension points, use a regular positioning grid, and at the same time meet visual comfort and lighting requirements. For this reason, the entire emergency lighting system is integrated into the general lighting.

LIT Lighting Design Awards 2025: winner

Der Deutsche Lichtdesign-Preis: Nominated

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THE LIVING TREE

THE LIVING TREE

Apr 24, 2026

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THE LIVING TREE AT THE RADISSON HOTEL BERLIN

Berlin, Germany
Artificial Lighting

Client: Union Investments
Architect: dan pearlman
Completion year: 2025
Images: Peter Margis

The installation “Living Tree” was placed at the location of the destroyed vertical aquarium, making use of the aquarium’s existing base structure.

The installation combines nature with the poetry of light. The art object forms the centerpiece of the hotel atrium and defines the space both during the day and at night. The tree creates a central focal point for the surrounding hotel rooms and the bar.

When entering the hotel from the lively city center, guests arrive in a green oasis. Vegetation takes center stage; the lighting and the installation itself are subtle and minimalist. Only the points along the vertical lamellas provide additional accents. RGB-L plant luminaires ensure the required illumination levels for plant growth.

Using DMX lighting control, the space is continuously enhanced with a dynamic play of light. Particular attention was paid to its impact on the hotel rooms during the design process. In the evening hours, a short special scene lasting five minutes is programmed as a show sequence to emphasize the site’s distinctive and festive character.

Der Deutsche Lichtdesign-Preis: Nominated

iF Design 2026: winner

The installation “Living Tree” was placed at the location of the destroyed vertical aquarium, making use of the aquarium’s existing base structure.

The installation combines nature with the poetry of light. The art object forms the centerpiece of the hotel atrium and defines the space both during the day and at night. The tree creates a central focal point for the surrounding hotel rooms and the bar.

When entering the hotel from the lively city center, guests arrive in a green oasis. Vegetation takes center stage; the lighting and the installation itself are subtle and minimalist. Only the points along the vertical lamellas provide additional accents. RGB-L plant luminaires ensure the required illumination levels for plant growth.

Using DMX lighting control, the space is continuously enhanced with a dynamic play of light. Particular attention was paid to its impact on the hotel rooms during the design process. In the evening hours, a short special scene lasting five minutes is programmed as a show sequence to emphasize the site’s distinctive and festive character.

Der Deutsche Lichtdesign-Preis: Nominated

iF Design 2026: winner

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