Arup's Lighting Design Studio: Comprehensive Vision and Expertise
About
- Enhancing Architecture: Arup’s lighting design studio enhances architectural lighting, aiming for artistic wholeness and excellence by considering all design decisions together.
Inspiration
- Architecture and Light: Light plays a pivotal role in directing, sculpting, and enriching architectural spaces, creating a comfortable, safe, and inspiring environment.
- Artefact and Art Installation: Projects like the Paradeigma Art Installation showcase the innovative and artistic use of light.
Arts
- Theatre Lighting: Light in theatre creates emotional atmospheres, enhancing the narrative elements of the set.
Stewardship
- Environmental Responsibility: Arup supports sustainable practices, aiming to preserve the natural environment and evolve responsibly.
Craft
- Design Process: The studio's craft involves models, samples, and tabletop setups, emphasizing creativity combined with technical expertise.
Science
- Wave and Particle Nature of Light: Understanding the dual nature of light as both a wave and a particle influences design and interaction with the environment.
Digital
- Enhanced Design Practices: Digital tools are utilized to refine lighting design processes, offering deeper insights and innovations.
Image
- Fusion of Identity: The studio's work aims to fuse image and identity, reflecting the shared goals of architects, fashion designers, and businesses.
Key Projects
- California Academy of Sciences: 24-hour lighting design, focusing on user experience and well-being.
- SeaChange Vancouver: Innovative lighting design for a waterfront underpass.
- 101 Collins Spire Melbourne: Choreographed light display that highlights the building’s iconic status.
- Hull Public Realm Regeneration: Revitalizing the city center through improved connectivity and high-quality street lighting.
- Fulton Center New York: Integration of daylight and lighting sources to create a dynamic transit hub.
Impact
- UNSDG Goals: Contributing to sustainability targets, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting a creative approach to sustainability.
- Holistic Approach: From initial strategic advice to construction documents, Arup’s approach is characterized by engagement, creativity, and technical excellence.
This overview highlights Arup's commitment to comprehensive architectural lighting design, blending artistry with technical expertise to create impactful and sustainable solutions.