The Light Architecture Festival was held for the first time and was timed to coincide with the International Year of Light and Light Technologies, declared by UNESCO. The event was organized by the Union of Moscow Architects with the support of the Moscow Government and the Moscow Committee for Architecture and Urban Planning. For a week and a half, the Central House of Architects served as a discussion and educational platform for specialists in the field of architectural and interior lighting. In total, about twenty events were held within the framework of the festival with the participation of leading industry companies.
One of the main elements of the program was an open competition "Light architecture", in which projects and realized objects in the field of urban, landscape, architectural and interior lighting competed in several nominations. The results of the festival and competition were summed up at a solemn ceremony on March 27, 2015.
Elena Petukhova
head of the organizing committee of the festival "Light architecture": "The idea of the show-competition and a series of events dedicated to architectural and interior lighting was born a year ago. The Union of Moscow Architects successfully holds the architectural festivals "Golden Section" and "Perspective", but over time, the need to go beyond the purely project discourse began to be felt. And our idea turned out to be not only very relevant (in connection with the celebrated "Year of Light"), but also in demand. The Union's initiative was immediately supported by the Moskomarkhitektura and the Office of Architectural and Artistic Appearance, as well as other departments of the Moscow Government, authoritative expert organizations such as State Unitary Enterprise "Mosvet", institutes of VNISI im. S. I. Vavilov and Moscow Architectural Institute, as well as leading companies in the industry.
Modern architecture is inextricably linked with the use of the latest technical, engineering and design solutions, knowledge and deep understanding of which become an integral part of professional tools. And the issues of the competent use of light for solving architectural, urban planning and design tasks are among the most urgent. Especially in our country: our climate and short daylight hours oblige architects from the very beginning to think over not only the "day face" of the building, but also its evening version. And this is a completely different matter, the light from artificial light sources cannot repeat the sun, and this must be taken into account when choosing volumetric-spatial solutions and finishing materials, using relief and decorative elements, determining the location and types of light sources.
To clarify all the nuances, the architect needs the help of specialized specialists, but in order to achieve truly expressive lighting, the participants in the process must be able to conduct a dialogue, pose questions and find optimal answers, turning a technical task into a creative, creative process in which light and color becomes the main characters.
The Light Architecture Festival was conceived as a platform for such an open dialogue, a place for meetings and discussions between architects, designers, lighting designers, lighting technicians, installers, suppliers and manufacturers of lighting equipment. An extensive program has been developed for this. Two or three events were held every day in the Central House of Architects, which became the main site of the festival. We tried to choose from an endless number of topics that touch upon aspects of the use of architectural, artistic and interior lighting that are relevant for Moscow and Russia, those that could attract listeners of different professions, age and degree of immersion in lighting design topics. These were exhibitions, educational seminars, round tables, bright master classes and informative lectures on the history of lighting design.
Numerous partners of the festival helped us to put together such a rich program, who, having extensive experience and skills in solving various problems in the field of architectural lighting, were able to bring examples from practice, analysis of typical mistakes and suggestions for overcoming them to each event. In addition to the organizations already mentioned above, the Svetoservis group of companies, the Association of Landscape Architects of Russia, the MCFO Association, the LiDS Lighting Design School, the SAROS company, Disano Illuminazione, ARCHI STUDIO took an active part in the Lighting Architecture festival program.
An important part of the concept of the festival "Light Architecture" was originally a review competition, within the framework of which projects and implementations made in the main areas of architectural, interior and landscape lighting competed among themselves. It was in the competition works that the participants and guests of the festival could see and evaluate the real state of the sphere of Russian lighting design and the degree of demand for lighting solutions at various types of objects. The works sent to our review competition demonstrated original techniques, the search for new expressive means and methods of applying the latest technical developments, as well as the clear need for open and objective competition between professionals based on uniform quality criteria and ideals of lighting architecture. The guarantee of the objectivity and authority of the results of the competition was the composition of the jury, which included both generally recognized authorities in the field of lighting design, as well as architects and city officials responsible for the development of the program of architectural and artistic lighting in Moscow.
The main criteria for evaluating the submitted works were two principles: the originality of lighting design solutions and the accuracy of their compliance with the specifics of the architectural object and the range and literacy of using the capabilities of lighting devices. The composition and quality of the works submitted for the competition forced the jury members to adjust the original plans for choosing a winner in each of the announced nominations. During the meeting, the jury decided to take into account a significant number of interesting works nominated in the Implementation section, in the Public Interior Lighting nomination, and to award three awards: for the best project and two best implementations - building lighting and interior lighting. The decision of the jury members was almost unanimous, so the unconditional leaders of the competition were determined very quickly. Almost the same situation has developed with the candidates for the title of the laureate of the competition. Also, after voting by the jury, a circle of authors was outlined, which the jury singled out for non-standard solutions or deep analytical work on the object. All the works awarded by the jury demonstrate a high level of lighting design, the coherence of the work of interprofessional teams and the ability to use technology to solve creative problems.
According to the results of the festival, it can be stated that over the past 20 years, lighting design in Russia has come a long way of development: megalopolises develop and implement concepts of integrated lighting of iconic elements of the urban environment, new technologies are introduced into practice, lighting companies are created and successfully operate, lighting design is becoming an integral part of status projects. But much remains to be done. One of the urgent tasks is the need to officially recognize the profession of lighting designer, create a creative association of lighting designers and set the task of organizing relevant faculties and departments for specialized universities. At the same time, the popularization of the use of light design in new construction, reconstruction and restoration projects, as well as in the creation of public spaces, should take place - both among the architectural community and among city and federal authorities, as well as developers, for many of whom lighting design remains an optional option. only increasing the cost and complicating the process of project implementation. And, of course, it is necessary to involve manufacturers and suppliers of lighting equipment in this activity. The Union of Moscow Architects hopes that the Light Architecture Festival will become part of the overall process and will continue to fulfill its constructive role as a place for meetings, analysis and discussion of pressing problems. We, as always, invite all interested parties and organizations to cooperate."
The winners of the light architecture competition are:
In the "Project" section
Multifunctional center in Vladivostok
Bureau ABD architects
Address: Primorsky Territory, Vladivostok, Nizhneportovaya st., 1
Land area: 1.93 ha
Building area: 4 630 sq. m
Total area of buildings: 30 160 sq. m
Total number of parking spaces: 212
Floors: 7
General designer: ABD architects
The head of the team of authors: B. V. Levyant
Deputy General Director for Design: B. D. Stuchebryukov
Head: L. S. Sagirova
Architects: E. A. Shestakova, A. A. Saveliev, Ya. S. Rusakova
Lighting solutions: Trinova & ArchiAura (E. Kalachin)
Design dates: 2013-2015
Light fixture specification
Facade lighting: Philips iColor Flex LM garlands
X - 35 kV, 35,000 points, 700 modules
The main objective of this project is to create a modern marine façade of Vladivostok, maintaining its status as the Far Eastern gateway to Russia. The project provides for the lighting of the building in such a way as to emphasize the main entrances to the MFC, as well as to reveal the features of the plastic of the facades. Decorative lighting creates an opportunity to use the building as a media screen and a bright accent in the central part of Vladivostok during city holidays and events.
The embedding of the iColor Flex LMX system emphasizes the ribbed surface of the façade, while the dynamic lighting function and the use of gradients more actively bring out the shape of the MFC.
In the section "Implementation. Building"
Reconstruction with adaptation to the Center for Contemporary Art of the Arsenal building in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
Bureau "Ass Architects"
Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Kremlin, bldg. 6
Date of construction: 1843
Status: an architectural monument of federal significance
The author of the reconstruction project: "architects ass"
Aboveground area: 5292 sq. m
Reconstruction dates: 2004–2014
Project data
Customer: NCCA (National Center for Contemporary Art)
Authors: Evgeny Ass and Grigor Haykazyan
Lighting design and lighting design for interior lighting: "ass architects" and Light & Design
Lighting design and lighting design for outdoor lighting: "architects ass", Light & Design (D. Nosov and M. Kulikov), ERCO Lighting GmbH (Moscow office)
Lighting poles project: A. Istratov, ERCO Lighting GmbH (Moscow office)
Lighting Suppliers: Light & Design
Lighting equipment manufacturers: XAL GmbH, ERCO Lighting GmbH
Light fixture specification
General interior lighting: XAL GmbH (Austria)
Exposition and outdoor lighting: ERCO Lighting GmbH (Germany)
External and internal lighting of the Arsenal building, in which the Volga-Vyatka branch of the NCCA is located, is intended to reflect the role of the historical building as an important modern cultural institution. The basic principle of building illumination is the uniform illumination of the historic façade. Facade luminaires are located along the symmetry axes of the window walls. On their supports there are lamps for illuminating the territory. Separately, spotlights illuminate a 160-meter bench installed in front of the building.
The display lighting of the Arsenal building is based on the principles of maximum visual comfort, flexibility and energy efficiency. LED dimmable busbar luminaires provide six types of light distribution: four symmetrical, from very narrow to very wide, and oval and asymmetric - for illuminating vertical surfaces. The flexibility of installation and direction of the device makes it possible to effectively illuminate an object of any size.
Interior lamps illuminate the common space, emphasize architectural solutions, create an atmosphere, complement exhibition lighting, are used as movement guides, and are also eye-catching art objects.
In the section "Implementation. Public interior"
Moscow metro stations "Lermontovsky Prospekt" and "Zhulebino"
JSC "Metrogiprotrans"
Address: Moscow, SEAD, Vykhino-Zhulebino district
Customer: JSC "Institute for Research and Design of Engineering Structures" Mosinzhproekt"
Length of station platforms: 163 m
Common areas for station complexes: station "Lermontovsky Prospect" -
13,700 sq. m, station "Zhulebino" - 13 190 sq. m
Completion date: 2013
Project: JSC "Metrogiprotrans" together with LLC "BPS - Business Plus Light"
Authors: L. Borzenkov (leader), T. Nagieva, S. Kostikov, N. Soldatova, G. Javadova, A. Vorontsova, O. Danilova, V. Uvarov, M. Volovich
Light fixture specification
Production of lamps: LLC "Visko-M"
Supply of lamps: United Energy Technologies LLC
Platform: system 105 luminaire for surface mounting; LED strip recessed in the floor
Vestibules: modular system of luminaires of system 105 for T5 fluorescent lamps, direct light without a cover and with a through acrylic cover; light rail D = 60 mm, stainless steel, 5x15 LED lamp
Pedestrian crossings: a line of luminaires of system 105 for T5 fluorescent lamps
Pavilions: IP54 luminaire for 4x54W T5 fluorescent lamps, wall-mounted, recessed, made of stainless steel, with a polycarbonate diffuser (designed for this project); a line of luminaires of system 105, IP33, invoice, for fluorescent lamps 4x54W T5, with an acrylic diffuser; line of ceiling lamps IP54 for fluorescent lamps 3x2x54W T5 with hinged polycarbonate cover 300 mm wide
The architectural appearance of the stations is based on the color scale of the spectrum from green
to red-orange, through yellow (5 colors for the station "Lermontovsky Prospekt"
and 9 for Zhulebino), which runs from lobby to lobby along the track walls
and elements of the suspended light structure of the Lermontovsky Prospekt station and along the columns of the platform section of the Zhulebino station. The lobbies of both stations are illuminated by linear lights hidden behind the vertical slats of the false ceiling, which reflect continuous light lines.
At the lobbies of both stations, closest to the center of Moscow, the walls are made in red-orange in ceramic stone, which is suitable from the side of the lobby
to the platform section of the station. Opposite lobbies have green walls.
The winners of the review competition were:
In the "Project" section
Public Space Lighting Nomination
Project “Izmailovsky PKiO, Moscow. Courage Square"
Lighting designer Denis Nikolaev
Izmailovsky PKiO is located in the Eastern Administrative District of Moscow. The park was created by the decision of the Moscow City Council
in 1930. The heyday of the park is the Stalin era. The modern territory is over 1,500 hectares. Ploshchad Muzhestva, Musical pavilion and boat station are the dominants of the projected area.
The overall project of lighting design for the territory and objects of the park includes more than 20 zones and individual objects.
Customer: Administration of Izmailovsky Park in Moscow
Contractor: OOO "Counterforce", Moscow, Volgogradskiy prospect, 47
Designer: El-Project LLC
Project manager: lighting designer Denis Nikolaev
Design dates: October 2011 - February 2012
Light fixture specification
Everyday lighting: MGL floodlight, narrow beam, power 150 W, on / off control, 10 pcs.
Lighting of Victory weapons monuments: LED lamp, wall-washer optics, power 15 W / m, 54 r.m.
Monument pedestal lighting: RGB LED floodlight, power 36W, DMX control, 6 pcs.
Stele illumination at the Eternal Flame: MGL floodlight, wide beam, power 150 W, on / off control, 10 pcs.
Festive lighting: GOBOLED projector (Griven, Italy) for projecting images, power 80 W, DMX control, 7 pcs; GOBOSTORM projector (Griven, Italy), power 575 W, DMX control, 3 pcs; video projector Barco (Belgium), power consumption 2850 W, DMX control, 1 pc. Installed capacity of OS: 9.3 kW
The main task of the project is to form the concept of lighting the territory, taking into account the architectural context, historical significance, functional features and the town-planning status of the object. The project was developed on the basis of the original technical specifications and information obtained in the process of photographic examination of the object, analysis of drawings and the existing light installation. The project provides for the use of modern lighting equipment that meets the requirements for safety, durability, energy efficiency and ensures the implementation of the adopted design solutions.
In the section "Implementation"
Public Space Lighting Nomination
"Improvement of the park" Muzeon "and the Crimean embankment in Moscow"
Bureau "Ass Architects"
Address: Moscow, st. Krymsky Val, 2
Creation of the Muzeon park: 1992
Reconstruction project: "architects ass"
Total area of the territory (within the design boundaries): 16.74 hectares
Reconstruction: 2012–2015
Customer: GAUK Moscow "Muzeon"
Team of authors: Evgeny Ass, Grigor Haykazyan, Anastasia Klimova
Lighting design and lighting calculation: Architects Ass LLC, Light & Design company (D. Nosov), ERCO Lighting GmbH, Moscow office (A. Istratov)
Lighting poles project: Alexey Istratov
Lighting equipment manufacturers: ERCO Lighting GmbH
Lighting Suppliers: Light & Design
Design dates: 2012–2014
Light fixture specification
Type 1. Main alley, fair, sculptures: ERCO LED Beamer Projector
Type 2. Parking lots: ERCO LED Parscoop Wallwasher / ceiling washlight
Type 3. Lanes: ERCO Midipoll Bollard luminaire LED light
Type 4. General lighting: LED lamp ERCO Beamer Projector
Type 5. Decorative lighting: LED lamp ERCO Grasshopper Floodlight
The concept of reconstruction of the Muzeon Park is aimed at increasing the flexibility of using the park's environment, creating new public spaces, compacting and changing the types of road and path network, functional saturation of the territory, increasing the variety of types of green spaces and forms of landscaping. These tasks are implemented through planning solutions, the creation of new functional and landscape objects and the design of a new type of lighting for Moscow parks. The architectural lighting concept of "Muzeon" involves the zoning of space with the help of light. Thanks to the lighting at night, a different atmosphere is achieved throughout the park. The second most important task is to create a flexible lighting system for the large number of exhibits in the park. The outdoor lighting scheme assumes several types of lighting in accordance with the different status of park areas and functional tasks. Large public areas - boulevard and squares - are illuminated by lamps on 10-meter poles, spaced at a frequency of 17 meters. The alleys are illuminated by several lamps from 4-meter supports. The direction and type of illumination of these luminaires can vary depending on the needs. Thus, from one support, you can illuminate the alley itself, illuminate a tree and illuminate a sculpture.
Nomination “Light interior design. Public interior"
Representative office
Association of Urban Architects, A. GOR. A
Total area: 650 sq. m
Customer: GoldStroy LLC
The team of authors:
Architects: Yuri Minakov, Maxim Steba, Victoria Lyukhina
Lighting Consultant: Ilya Petrov
Design Dates: November 2013 - February 2014
End of construction: August 2014
Light fixture specification
Modern energy-saving LED systems are used as lighting equipment.
For lighting wall panels: flexible, full-color SMD 5050 RGB LED strip, which is connected via an RGB controller and controlled by a remote control.
Ceiling lamps: profile recessed PROLICHT, LED OPG 220V 32W IP20, anodized aluminum; dimensions 1200 x 85 x 90 mm (Russia); recessed SLV Led Panel CL 136, 24V = with 96 LED 50W, 3000K, 2920 lm, aluminum, overall dimensions of the luminaire 596 x 596 x 32 mm (Germany)
The austere solution of the white interior of the hall is contrasted with open panoramic views and offices designed in various colors. Built-in LED lighting adds geometric and vectorial dynamics to the glossy hall space. With the help of the remote control, the light can change color gamut and intensity to suit any mood or presentation task. The interior of the hall is enlivened by a large marine aquarium built into the wall.
The lighting solution of the large meeting room is interesting: communications and building structures are left for viewing, covered with a transparent tinted glass suspended ceiling. Its lighting also changes its intensity and color, creating a different mood, leaving concrete floors and utilities almost in sight. In the small meeting room, on the other hand, a cozy atmosphere is realized, created at will or need by blackout curtains, natural wood trim (as opposed to the gloss of the hall) and spot lighting of the meeting table. However, complete openness is also possible here - the curtains move aside, the large glass doors, fixed on the "air" rails, move apart - and the whole room, filled with warm light, opens up.
Nomination “Light interior design. Public interior"
"Harmony of the Elements". Lobbies and public areas of the residential complex "Dominion"
Bureau IQ Studio
Address: Moscow, Lomonosovsky prospect, 25
Total area: 16,000 sq. m
Customer: CJSC Inteko
Authors: Eric Valeev (foreman), Vladimir Mogunov, Maria Dianova, Yulia Zhulina, Yanina Kopytova, Pavel Tyutyunnik, Olga Ivleva
Lighting Suppliers: Zeon, Neon Project, Smart and Bright, XAL
Design dates: 2009-2014
Date of implementation: 2014
Light fixture specification
Recessed LED luminaires (3000K warm white light):
type 1: d = 694xH189, 36x4 W, 9000 Lm
type 2: d = 394xH85, 15x4 W, 3750 Lm
type 3: d = 165, 3x4 W, 750 Lm
Pendant lamp d = 950 / 560xH1200, 95 W, 9000 Lm
RGB LED light box, 6.1 W / m
Luminaires recessed into the floor 113x113xH85, 5 W
Luminaires built into the wall 113х113хH85, 5 W
Fluorescent lamps (Osram lamps; color 865 or 965): L = 895, d = 26, 30 W
LED strip 6.1 W / m (warm white 3000 K)
Power consumption per lobby: about 650 W
Lobby Illumination: 250 Lux
Lighting temperature: 3000K
The lobbies and public areas of typical floors of three 10-entrance buildings of the residential complex “Dominion” were supposed to be united by a common theme, while it was necessary to make the design of each building individual. The theme of the primary natural elements, "earth", "water" and "fire", has successfully entered this canvas. A person, passing through these spaces, plunges into another world, the world of nature, tranquility, tranquility, free from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Special lighting was selected for each topic. To the "earth" is the warm hidden light of the walls, in contrast to the cold openings in the ceiling, as if daylight penetrated into the cave. Toward "water" is more abstract, reflected from mirrored surfaces. To the “fire” - sparks from the ceiling, the flame of an onyx panel, etc. Almost all the light is built on LEDs, which made it possible to significantly reduce energy consumption without sacrificing artistic expression.
Nomination “Light interior design. Public interior"
Office of the NTV company
Bureau Proektor
Address: Moscow, st. Argunovskaya, 5
Total area: 7112.5 sq. m
Customer: TV company NTV
Authors: T. Kononova (GAP), M. Levin, architect
Design dates 2010
Date of implementation: 2011
The office of the NTV television company is located on eight floors of a recently rebuilt building not far from the television center. The exclusively administrative function of this space, nevertheless, had to be framed in the recognizable corporate identity of the TV company. Since the customer saw it as light, open, modern and solid, regardless of the rank of the employees occupying a particular room, the Scandinavian approach to design was taken as a basis, where lightness, transparency, and manufacturability prevail. The foyer of the office is the brightest image area. Light panels in the cladding of walls and supporting columns create a sense of severity and comfort; phytowalls add coziness. The information board becomes a major decorative element associated with the design of the reception desk, which is thought to be an allusion to the TV studio. The luminous map on its back wall represents the company's broadcasting areas. A light strip on the ceiling shows the visitor the direction of movement towards the elevator hall. The theme of the light beam becomes the leitmotif in the decorative solution of the office - thin luminous lines, similar to the sunbeams breaking through, appear in the corridors and halls. They are organically complemented by "green" phytowalls, which create a favorable background for working days. Sometimes light panels and phytowalls are combined in the form of a panel with LED backlighting and an enlarged image of natural motives.
In the category "Portfolio"
Lighting company "MT Electro"
The company was founded in 1996 and over the past years has implemented more than 400 projects of varying complexity and scale. The main principle of work is a systematic, integrated approach to solving lighting problems. The company carries out the following lighting projects, without the involvement of contractors: architectural and artistic lighting, lighting for sports facilities, industrial facilities, railway facilities, indoor lighting (residential premises, shopping and business centers), street and road lighting, integrated solutions in urban lighting (development of light-planning structures). A balance of aesthetics and functionality, artificiality and naturalness has been found in the projects of MT Electro. Based on local identity, the company forms the Russian style of lighting environment, characterized by lively, active and communicative lighting design. In its work, MT Electro uses the products of European, Asian and Russian suppliers, controlling the optimal ratio of price and quality. The MT Electro company regularly participates in all-Russian and international conferences and competitions.
In the nomination "Premiere on the Russian market"
Pendant LED lamp NIMB
Designer Eduard Zhegalin, manufacturer of "MDM-Light"
Light source: LED
Overall dimensions: outer diameter 1500/2000 mm
Power: 150/257 W (ECO), 315/540 W
Luminous flux: 15 407/26 413 lm (ECO), 29 396/50 394 lm
Color temperature: 3000/4000 K
Protection degree (IP): 40
The lighting performance of the luminaire is confirmed by a certificate of conformity according to the GOST R certification system of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology.
Large-sized LED luminaire NIMB is designed specifically for illumination of spacious rooms - atriums, halls and galleries of public
and commercial spaces. The model allows you to take into account the specifics of such objects, combining efficiency and unique design with a high degree of light comfort. Initially, the luminaire was conceived as a functional and decorative solution that would not only provide the required level of illumination, but also draw attention to any object due to its spectacular shape and impressive dimensions. Despite its size, NIMB gives the impression of lightness and airiness. This is facilitated by the through part of the form, which provides an opportunity for unlimited creativity, the embodiment of the ideas of designers and architects. The luminaire has two standard sizes - 1500 and 2000 mm in diameter, dimmable version ("1-10" or DALI) and reduced power ecover. For all its decorativeness, NIMB has the highest efficiency: due to the light transmission features of the body material, the luminous efficiency of the luminaire reaches 87 lm / W, and its large dimensions provide a luminous flux of up to 52,000 lm. Uniform illumination of the case, no pixelation, ripple coefficient less than 1%, lifespan of more than 50 thousand hours are also advantages of this model.
Jury of the competition:
- Nikolai Shchepetkov, Head of the Department of Architectural Physics, Moscow Architectural Institute. Jury chairman
- Aizenberg Yulian Borisovich, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Editor-in-Chief of the Svetotekhnika magazine, General Director of the Moscow House of Light
- Ambrosi Diego, Head of Key Projects, Disano Illuminazione S. P. A (Italy)
- Efimov Andrey Vladimirovich, Head of the Department of Design of the Architectural Environment, Moscow Institute of Architecture
- Pilosov Alexander Mogenovich, Head of the Office of the Architectural and Artistic Appearance of the City of Moscow
- Nikolai Shumakov, President of the Union of Moscow Architects, member of the Moscow Architectural Council, Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts
- Tsvetkova Irina Gennadievna, chief specialist of the State Unitary Enterprise "GlavAPU"
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