THE ARK, HAMMERSMITH

May 25, 2024

THE ARK, HAMMERSMITH

London, United Kingdom
Artificial Lighting, Landscape Lighting

Architect: Gensler
Completion year: 2023
Images: Gensler

Refurbishment of one of the most iconic buildings in the Hammersmith borough. Lichtvision’s lighting scope involved; the new landscape area at the main entrance of the building, interior foyer, reception hall with two full-height light wells, the cafe area and the iconic crow’s nest. Gensler’s design intent was to render the new concept of contemporary and enjoyable working space by using wooden finishes and sinuous lines for a more hospitality oriented workplace.

The lighting approach follows the architectural concept forming a ribbon effect and leading people into the stepped-back reception. The effect is achieved by highlighting wood materials, low-level lighting at counters and banquettes with a graphic approach followed in the outdoor space. Two eight-store light wells are using a similar graphic window light approach allowing for an extended view into the skylights. The crow’s nest offers a cozy VIP setting with a graphic effect approach for long-distance views. ARK becomes a true landmark of the Hammersmith area.

Refurbishment of one of the most iconic buildings in the Hammersmith borough. Lichtvision’s lighting scope involved; the new landscape area at the main entrance of the building, interior foyer, reception hall with two full-height light wells, the cafe area and the iconic crow’s nest. Gensler’s design intent was to render the new concept of contemporary and enjoyable working space by using wooden finishes and sinuous lines for a more hospitality oriented workplace.

The lighting approach follows the architectural concept forming a ribbon effect and leading people into the stepped-back reception. The effect is achieved by highlighting wood materials, low-level lighting at counters and banquettes with a graphic approach followed in the outdoor space. Two eight-store light wells are using a similar graphic window light approach allowing for an extended view into the skylights. The crow’s nest offers a cozy VIP setting with a graphic effect approach for long-distance views. ARK becomes a true landmark of the Hammersmith area.

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UK HOUSE

Aug 20, 2023

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UK HOUSE

London, United Kingdom
Artificial Lighting & Lighting Controls

Architect: Christ & Gantenbein and tp bennett
Completion year: 2022
Images: Thomas Adank

The artificial lighting design for the interior refurbishment of this prominent and Grade II listed building block in Fitzrovia includes reception areas on the ground floor with a café, a basement spa, bicycle storage, lift lobbies and the top floor apartments with a separate entrance, reception and lift. The luminous ceilings include all lighting, emergency and M&E services and require a high level of coordination and precise lighting integration in order to achieve a minimalistic, effortless and neat appearance.

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COVESTRO HEADQUARTERS

Aug 17, 2023

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COVESTRO HEADQUARTERS

Leverkusen, Germany
Artificial Lighting

Client: Covestro
Architect: HENN
Interior Designer: Kinzo
Completion year: 2021
Images: Covestro

The Covestro headquarters form the core of the new corporate campus. The open floor plan enables flexible collaborative work. For this purpose, Kinzo designed colourful and inviting spaces. Lounge areas surround the work areas for over 700 employees. The central air space with a big skylight is the architectural focal point.
The surrounding light lines accentuate the geometric shape of the air space. Downlights illuminate the circulation areas and combine the colourful theme worlds of Kinzo with their own decorative lighting solutions. The entire lighting design was created as a BIM process with visualization and collision checking, quantity and cost determination and the creation of plan sets.

LIT Awards 2023: Honorable Mention

The Covestro headquarters form the core of the new corporate campus. The open floor plan enables flexible collaborative work. For this purpose, Kinzo designed colourful and inviting spaces. Lounge areas surround the work areas for over 700 employees. The central air space with a big skylight is the architectural focal point.
The surrounding light lines accentuate the geometric shape of the air space. Downlights illuminate the circulation areas and combine the colourful theme worlds of Kinzo with their own decorative lighting solutions. The entire lighting design was created as a BIM process with visualization and collision checking, quantity and cost determination and the creation of plan sets.

LIT Awards 2023: Honorable Mention

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DEVON HOUSE

Aug 17, 2023

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DEVON HOUSE

London, United Kingdom
Artificial Lighting

Architect: Workplace Creations; John K Symes
Completion year: 2021
Images: John Boyd

Boston-based Northeastern University aimed to expand its global network, leading to the creation of the New College of the Humanities (NCH @ Northeastern). The brief required flexible learning and workspaces, a new entrance, and a central staircase connecting the ground floor to the first floor.

Light reflects off shiny materials and rope-type feature lighting, paying homage to Devon House’s location in St. Katharine Docks. This setup subtly references water reflections and the ropes used for mooring ships. The bespoke staircase with bleacher seating and step lighting serves as a central visual accent. The team repurposed existing light fixtures and adjusted linear layouts to provide suitable lighting for teaching spaces with flexible setups and foldable glass partitions. They highlighted plantings with small lighting spots. Additionally, seating, breakout spaces, and meeting rooms received extra decorative lights to reflect the vibrant atmosphere of this collaborative hub.

Boston-based Northeastern University aimed to expand its global network, leading to the creation of the New College of the Humanities (NCH @ Northeastern). The brief required flexible learning and workspaces, a new entrance, and a central staircase connecting the ground floor to the first floor.

Light reflects off shiny materials and rope-type feature lighting, paying homage to Devon House’s location in St. Katharine Docks. This setup subtly references water reflections and the ropes used for mooring ships. The bespoke staircase with bleacher seating and step lighting serves as a central visual accent. The team repurposed existing light fixtures and adjusted linear layouts to provide suitable lighting for teaching spaces with flexible setups and foldable glass partitions. They highlighted plantings with small lighting spots. Additionally, seating, breakout spaces, and meeting rooms received extra decorative lights to reflect the vibrant atmosphere of this collaborative hub.

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GARDEN CONSERVATORY

Aug 17, 2023

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GARDEN CONSERVATORY

Seoul, South Korea
Artificial Lighting

Client: Hyundai Department Store
Architect: Casper Mueller Kneer
Completion year: 2021
Images: Roh Space

The architects designed this indoor garden room on the top floor of the Hyundai Mokdong Department Store as a contemporary interpretation of the traditional green house, extending the external roof garden into the indoors. It is a space without fixed programme inviting customers and local residents to relax while bearing flexibility for potential future events. A series of green islands with lush planting are scattered around the space providing a calming and immersive experience. The feeling of sitting inside a greenhouse is enhanced by the back-lit pitched roof. Light levels and light quality for the green islands were carefully considered and selected to apply a biophilic design idea with additional focussed plant-friendly LED lights above the planting.

LIT Award 2021: Winner in Horticultural Lighting

The architects designed this indoor garden room on the top floor of the Hyundai Mokdong Department Store as a contemporary interpretation of the traditional green house, extending the external roof garden into the indoors. It is a space without fixed programme inviting customers and local residents to relax while bearing flexibility for potential future events. A series of green islands with lush planting are scattered around the space providing a calming and immersive experience. The feeling of sitting inside a greenhouse is enhanced by the back-lit pitched roof. Light levels and light quality for the green islands were carefully considered and selected to apply a biophilic design idea with additional focussed plant-friendly LED lights above the planting.

LIT Award 2021: Winner in Horticultural Lighting

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