Berlin, Germany
Artificial Lighting & Daylight

Integrated daylight and artificial lighting design in a heritage building.

Built in 1898 as a locomotive production site, the shopping mall “Hallen am Borsigturm” is a 50,000 m² industrial monument that features a dynamic colour experience through all opening hours. The holistic daylight design is based on functional needs and complemented by the use of cool- and warm-white lighting depending on the time of day. In the evenings, mesmerising kinetic lighting of the mall’s roof is now increasingly supported by variable dynamic coloured RGBW spotlights and indirect lighting that highlights the interior structure. High emphasis was put into harmonising daylit and artificially lit areas and reducing the overall contrast levels.

London, United Kingdom
Artificial Lighting

The new flagship store in London’s Mayfair, designed by Casper Mueller Kneer Architects renowned for their work with arts and fashion clients, unveils a sculptural artistic interior. This is the first stand-alone store for the fashion label Self-Portrait, setting a design precedent for subsequent stores. Spanning 233 m² across the ground and lower ground floors, the store features a sequence of interconnecting spaces that form zones with distinct spatial and material qualities.

Three design elements characterize the interior: custom-designed terrazzo flooring with pink and white marble insets, an open grid ceiling that creates a continuous, luminous horizon, and dark, heavy Cornish mineral clay render covering all wall and ceiling surfaces. The lighting is deliberately minimal, with linear luminaires behind the grid ceiling producing a seamless luminous horizon. Directional spots further accentuate the materials, sculptural design, and products.

This Self-Portrait store not only strengthens its global presence but also establishes a unique stand-alone identity for the first time.

FX Awards 2019: Shortlisted