SUZHOU NO. 2 LIBRARY

Apr 16, 2023

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.

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FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Apr 13, 2023

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FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Artificial Lighting & Daylighting Consultancy

Client: The French International School
Architect: Henning Larsen Architects / AGC Design
Images: Philippe Ruault for Henning Larsen Architects
Completion year: 2018

In the concrete jungle of Hong Kong, the new campus of the French International School stands as a vibrant green oasis in the dense city. The lighting design for this school helps create an optimal learning and teaching environment, focusing on visual comfort and functionality to enhance interaction and communication.

Natural daylight is the primary light source, generously yet controllably distributed. This approach reduces contrast and avoids glare from direct sunlight and reflections. The façade design includes 1,050 ceramic sun breakers. These elements gently spread light into the gymnasium, reduce solar heat, and naturally ventilate the interiors. As a result, the need for air conditioning is minimized. Additionally, artificial lighting supports daylight and is seamlessly integrated into the architectural style, reflecting the building’s form and recurring shapes.

At present, more than a thousand pupils enjoy a colorful, collaborative, and multicultural learning space. Furthermore, the innovative lighting design sets a benchmark in the field. It shows how a thoughtful lighting design school project can transform educational spaces into inspiring environments.

LIT Awards 2018: Honorable Mention

Exterior view of the French International School campus in Hong Kong, featuring a colorful façade with geometric patterns and surrounded by high-rise buildings in the background.

Playground area featuring children playing near a colorful façade with geometric patterns and surrounded by high-rise buildings

Students playing in the colorful outdoor area of a school campus, with a white modern bridge between two buildings in the background

Interior view of a modern school classroom with children engaged in various activities, featuring colorful furniture and a wooden ceiling and LED lighting.

Indoor basketball court with colorful light filtering through a grid of ceramic sun breakers on the wall.

Students in blue uniforms playing and socializing in an outdoor area of a school campus, with modern buildings and green trees in the background.

Students playing on a colorful track at the French International School campus in Hong Kong

Front view of a modern school building in Hong Kong with a white geometric façade, a red running track, and a green lawn area

In the concrete jungle of Hong Kong, the new campus of the French International School stands as a vibrant green oasis in the dense city. The lighting design for this school helps create an optimal learning and teaching environment, focusing on visual comfort and functionality to enhance interaction and communication.

Natural daylight is the primary light source, generously yet controllably distributed. This approach reduces contrast and avoids glare from direct sunlight and reflections. The façade design includes 1,050 ceramic sun breakers. These elements gently spread light into the gymnasium, reduce solar heat, and naturally ventilate the interiors. As a result, the need for air conditioning is minimized. Additionally, artificial lighting supports daylight and is seamlessly integrated into the architectural style, reflecting the building’s form and recurring shapes.

At present, more than a thousand pupils enjoy a colorful, collaborative, and multicultural learning space. Furthermore, the innovative lighting design sets a benchmark in the field. It shows how a thoughtful lighting design school project can transform educational spaces into inspiring environments.

LIT Awards 2018: Honorable Mention

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KITAG CINEDOME MURI

Apr 13, 2023

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KITAG MURI

Muri, Switzerland
Artificial lighting

General contractor: Meierpartner Architekten ETH SIA AG
Interior architect : Holzer Kobler Architekturen
Completion year: 2018
Images: Radek Brunecky

The Multiplex Cinedome Muri by KITAG in Switzerland combines the cinema experience with a sports bar, bowling and VR entertainment. The corporate interior design already established in KITAG Biel with the design team was developed further to embed the new needs of entertainment by KITAG. The synergies of all partners – client, architect, interior designer, lighting designer and engineers – in the design and construction process provided the outstanding new location.

The Cinedome in Muri is an overall LED project. The light colour is 3000K in all areas. Due to the different materials and colours of the materials the lighting becomes a rhythm on its own. All luminaires can be dimmed and create a different scene setting depending on day or nighttime. The scene setting also allows the KITAG to create a special setting for individual client groups. The composition of space by the elegant organic feature elements enhances the space experience.

The Multiplex Cinedome Muri by KITAG in Switzerland combines the cinema experience with a sports bar, bowling and VR entertainment. The corporate interior design already established in KITAG Biel with the design team was developed further to embed the new needs of entertainment by KITAG. The synergies of all partners – client, architect, interior designer, lighting designer and engineers – in the design and construction process provided the outstanding new location.

The Cinedome in Muri is an overall LED project. The light colour is 3000K in all areas. Due to the different materials and colours of the materials the lighting becomes a rhythm on its own. All luminaires can be dimmed and create a different scene setting depending on day or nighttime. The scene setting also allows the KITAG to create a special setting for individual client groups. The composition of space by the elegant organic feature elements enhances the space experience.

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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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SHIFTING OBJECTIVES: DESIGN FROM THE M+ COLLECTION

Apr 10, 2023

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SHIFTING OBJECTIVES: DESIGN FROM THE M+ COLLECTION

Hong Kong
Artificial Lighting

Exhibition designer: COLLECTIVE
Completion year: 2016
Images: M+

Temporary exhibition from 30 November 2016 to 5 February 2017 | M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon Cultural District, HK

Integrated showcase lighting with additional track lighting provides a contemporary atmosphere with a cool light colour.
The exhibition pieces are presented in a crisp setting. It was setting the stage for the classics of modern design.

Temporary exhibition from 30 November 2016 to 5 February 2017 | M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon Cultural District, HK

Integrated showcase lighting with additional track lighting provides a contemporary atmosphere with a cool light colour.
The exhibition pieces are presented in a crisp setting. It was setting the stage for the classics of modern design.

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