Light in architecture
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about light in architecture
AIRPORT. NOVY URENGOY
The superior comfort lounge of the new terminal of Novy Urengoy airport, designed by VOX Architects studio, helps passengers soak up the atmosphere of a unique natural phenomenon — Aurora Borealis(Northen Lights), that can now be observed not only in the night sky, but also inside the airport.Despite the fact that business lounge is on the first floor in the departure area, this space has no windows to observe a panoramic view of the flight strip. Architects team reinterpreted this significant feature and, with the help of an airy architectural volume, turned the dense darkness into the mystery of the polar night with shimmering “Northern Lights".
SPACE PLANNINGThe architectural installation is not merely a decoration, it also... More
Project • By QPRO • Apartments
APARTMENTS ON PLUYSCHIKHA
Residential complex "Life on Plyushchikha" is an elite residential complex in Khamovniki district. This is the first residential building in Russia who received a gold certificate from the LEED international environmental assessment system. The building is equipped with energy-efficient lighting and automatic heat regulation, as well as fine filtration systems for water and air, thanks to which residents receive spring water from the tap and breathe fresh air, free from dust and allergens. Another important element of the eco-project is the presence of a large green courtyard with fountains.
Photo: Ivan Sorokin
The neoclassical building with decor, white columns and balconies is located two kilometers from the Kremlin and reminds of t... More
News • News • 3 Sep 2021
Vietnam’s Pink House focuses on an exploration of light and continuously evolving spatial experiences
Designed for the owner and her sister, the Vietnamese house by 23o5studio focuses on an exploration of light and continuously evolving spatial experiences.
Hiroyuki Oki
The house is designed along the vertical axis of the plan with bedrooms all having their own differences in feel and secondary spaces positioned for the enjoyment of natural elements that surround.
Hiroyuki Oki
At the terminus of the axis, an open plan living and kitchen area are oriented towards the pool view, where the light transitions between day and night.
Hiroyuki Oki
A distinctively pink wash stone (granite) material is featured both inside and outside, blurring the boundaries and providing a solidity from which deliberate, largely openings co... More
News • News • 16 Jun 2021
Shibori by Grid Architects demonstrates the dynamism of light in architecture
Shibori, the site office of a real estate development company, is more than a workspace. Located on a site surrounded by educational institutes and high-tech offices, the project by Grid Architects demonstrates core concepts of the real estate company’s upcoming schemes such as attention to context, out-of-the-box articulation, biophilia and harnessing of natural resources.
Vinay Panjwani
The dynamism of light in architecture and its ability to transform any space throughout the day was key to the design. Light perforating through the dotted façade creates dramatic effects and patterns throughout the day. The gradation of the punctures, which refers to the Japanese dyeing technique known as Shibori, includes strategically... More