Скачать или смотреть Cité de l'Océan et du Surf, Award of Merit 2013 IALD International Lighting Design Awards

The oceanographic seaside museum Cité de l'Ocean et du Surf glows calmly while darkness falls. The lantern effect is achieved with the use of uninterrupted peripheral covers with dimmable high-efficiency florescent fixtures turning on in synchrony with sunset.

One judge stated that the finished project is "a soft and elegant building with soft and elegant lighting -- a perfect match!"

Inside, the ceiling of the exhibition area is convex, reminiscent of the nearby sea and its waves. Absolutely no fixtures were allowed in the ceiling, so the light scheme offers a totally uncluttered and smooth horizontal surface.


PROJECT CREDITS:

LIGHTING DESIGN: HERVÉ DESCOTTES, NICOLAS DUFILS / L'OBSERVATOIRE INTERNATIONAL
ARCHITECTURE: STEVEN HOLL ARCHITECTS, SOLANGE FABIAO, RODOLFO DIAS
PHOTOGRAPHY: © IWAN BAAN, © ROLANDE HALBE