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Light Can Reveal:
Experiences
Form
Space
Meaning
Each of these can be enhanced, harmed, or ignored in the way we use and apply light to the physical environment.
Light Revealing Experience
Ideas and experiences require active participation and awareness in the physical and social environment.
Exploration of creative expression with light based on
culture and location.
A blend of technical and aesthetic methods.
Place: the specific attributes of a physical setting.
In addition to revealing these specific characteristics it can be interesting to think of light as a component in the defining attributes of a physical setting, a ‘place’ distinct from others.
Different places, in different times of the day, of the year, have varying color and light qualities.
Boston, Massachusetts in January is a very different place from Los Angeles, California. Part of the difference, of course, is weather and climate, part of the difference is topography, the way the land is shaped, and part of the difference is the way light looks, and feels in these two environments, or ‘places.’
Genius Loci
In contemporary usage, genius loci usually refers to a location's distinctive atmosphere, or a spirit of place.
Usage: "Light reveals the genius loci of a place.” (Wikipedia)
“the distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind.” (Dictionary.com unabridged)
Think of the different feelings associated with forests, with deserts, with oceans, with city streets.
Each of these can be thought of as having a different ‘genius loci.’
Light Revealing PlaceWarm Hues
Curved Forms
Light Revealing PlaceCool Hue
Monochromatic
Light Revealing Place
Reflection
Texture of Water
Light Revealing Place
Calm
Serenity
Light Revealing Place Light as Image of Nature
Frank Lloyd Wright Windows
Light Revealing Place Light as Image of Nature
Tiffany Lamps and Stain Glass
Light Revealing Place Light as Image of Nature
Patters of shadow and light on the floor and ceiling.
Light Revealing Place Light as Image of Nature
Light Revealing Place Light as Image of Nature
Light Revealing Place Light as Image of Nature
Parasol: a sun shade
A building, a window, a roomcan all be seen as both allowing light to enter, andas protecting us from un-wanted light.
‘Parasol’ can be considered a concept in lighting design.
Protection from light.
Parasol
Protection from light.
Parasol
Protection from light.
Light Revealing Place ‘Genius Loci’ Total amount of daily sunshine by region of the USA
Light Revealing Place - Location
Light Revealing Place - Genius Loci
Light Reaching into the building.
Link to Great Buildings on line.
Academic Bookshop, by Alvar Aalto, at Helsinki, Finland, 1962 to 1969.
Light Revealing Place - Genius Loci
Building providing shade.
Institute of Public Administration, by Louis I. Kahn, at Ahmedabad, India, 1963.
Visual Effect: Shade
Monet, Rouen Cathedral
Light and Time
Light and TimeCoffee Shop
Morning Light
Light and TimeGlasses Shop
Afternoon Light
Hard Shadows, Intense Light
Light and TimeRestaurant
Sunset
Light and TimeBar
Evening Light
Light and TimeRestaurant
Night
Light and TaskRelationship between activity and the quality and experience of light.
Light and TaskOffice Design
Focus, direction and control
Light and TaskOffice Design
Focus, direction and control
Light and TaskOffice Design - Marketing
Image
Light and TaskOffice Design
Communication Model (open)
Light and TaskOffice Design
Focus, direction and control
Light and TaskOffice Design
Communication of activity preservation of privacy
Light and TaskOffice Design
Communication of activity preservation of privacy
Light and TaskOffice Design
Communication of activity preservation of privacy
Light and TaskRestaurant Design
Fantasy, escape, fun and entertainment
Light and TaskRestaurant Design
Fantasy, escape, fun and entertainment
Light and TaskRestaurant Design
Fantasy, escape, fun and entertainment
Light and TaskClub Design
Fantasy, escape, fun and entertainment
Light and TaskHealth Care
Serenity, Comfort, Healing
Cancer Treatment
Light and TaskHealth Care
Serenity, Comfort, Healing
Cancer Treatment
Light and TaskHealth Care
Serenity, Comfort, Healing
Childrenâs Health Care
Light and TaskThorn Chapel
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