Light Upon Light 国际竞赛获奖项目

Light Upon Light International Competition

1st Place winner of LUL Round 02

“We are born of light. The seasons are felt through light. We only know the world as it is evoked by light.” LOUIS KHAN

Introduction

Light plays a vital role in the way people experience spaces and perceive architecture whether lit naturally or artificially. Louis Kahn, one of the greatest American architects of the 20th century, believed that LIGHT is not just meant to be seen, but to be felt too. Light, as a medium of expression, evokes emotions and creates a sense of place and connection between the architectural spaces and their inhabitants. It enhances the user’s spatial perception of his surroundings by both highlighting their physical characteristics, and drawing attention to their textures, colors, forms and spatial composition. Light has the power to alter the users’ moods and their level of interaction in a space whether by increasing or decreasing their feelings of pleasure, comfort and connection with the natural environment.

-In this Competition, we were required to present innovative lighting fixtures design intended for indoor or outdoor use. Our product explores the rich Islamic visual art features - Geometric Patterns - as the main design theme.