VDNKh Pavilion No. 66
Yes, light is as much a means of expression as color or form.
Therefore, it was important for us to emphasize the expressive look of the Soviet pavilion by developing several lighting scenarios.
Therefore, it was important for us to emphasize the expressive look of the Soviet pavilion by developing several lighting scenarios.
Can the light express a mood?
historical context
In the 1950s, the pavilion represented Uzbekistan at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy, the motifs of which were reflected in its Stalinist Empire style architecture.
In 1964, it was named Culture.
Now, after renovation, the pavilion was to become a full-fledged exhibition space for Soviet art
In 1964, it was named Culture.
Now, after renovation, the pavilion was to become a full-fledged exhibition space for Soviet art
VDNKh №66
scenarios of highlighting the soviet legacy
For this task, we developed a lighting system that is appropriate for a historical reconstruction and at the same time connects the observer with the comfort and technology of the modern world.
The concept includes three lighting scenarios that accompany the main activities of the pavilion.
The concept includes three lighting scenarios that accompany the main activities of the pavilion.
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Light design
Moscow, Russia
2019
scenario #1
This is the scenario for a closed pavilion or its limited operation. The colonnades and the entrance group are accentuated with neutral white wall lighting, which is sufficient for the perception of the architectural appearance and orientation in the space.
This approach to lighting emphasizes the strict image of a closed institution.
This approach to lighting emphasizes the strict image of a closed institution.
The mosaic panel of the central entrance is illuminated by uniform glancing light.
Neutral light brings out the cold color of the mosaic better.
Neutral light brings out the cold color of the mosaic better.
The mosaic panel of the central entrance is illuminated by uniform glancing light.
Neutral light brings out the cold color of the mosaic better.
Neutral light brings out the cold color of the mosaic better.
The space behind the colonnades is filled with indirect light, presenting the architecture in a way that is opposite to natural light.
This makes the pavilion attractive for studying from a long distance.
This makes the pavilion attractive for studying from a long distance.
The space behind the colonnades is filled with indirect light, presenting the architecture in a way that is opposite to natural light.
This makes the pavilion attractive for studying from a long distance.
This makes the pavilion attractive for studying from a long distance.
scenario #2
The pavilion is open to visitors.
A warm color temperature welcomes visitors, inviting them to walk through the courtyard and to linger at the rotunda.
The illumination of the rotunda dome from inside, which does not affect the volumes of the columns, creates the feeling of a warm sun frozen above the courtyard.
A warm color temperature welcomes visitors, inviting them to walk through the courtyard and to linger at the rotunda.
The illumination of the rotunda dome from inside, which does not affect the volumes of the columns, creates the feeling of a warm sun frozen above the courtyard.
The sliding light accentuates the ornamentation of the wall and creates a cozy atmosphere of an oriental courtyard.
The sliding light accentuates the ornamentation of the wall and creates a cozy atmosphere of an oriental courtyard.
Table lamps visually separate the tables from each other, allowing you to create the necessary privacy.
Table lamps visually separate the tables from each other, allowing you to create the necessary privacy.
General lighting of the steps and courtyard.
General lighting of the steps and courtyard.
Special attention is paid to the lighting of the rotunda.
The dome of the rotunda is the "Sun" of the composition, hovering above the pool of the main fountain.
Therefore, both inside and outside, the upper belt of the rotunda is illuminated with warm white light.
The dome of the rotunda is the "Sun" of the composition, hovering above the pool of the main fountain.
Therefore, both inside and outside, the upper belt of the rotunda is illuminated with warm white light.
Special attention is paid to the lighting of the rotunda.
The dome of the rotunda is the "Sun" of the composition, hovering above the pool of the main fountain.
Therefore, both inside and outside, the upper belt of the rotunda is illuminated with warm white light.
The dome of the rotunda is the "Sun" of the composition, hovering above the pool of the main fountain.
Therefore, both inside and outside, the upper belt of the rotunda is illuminated with warm white light.
scenario #3
This scenario is designed for holiday days.
Projections on the facades reveal information about the event, the courtyard welcomes visitors to the open air.
Light dynamics in the lighting of the fountains maintains a festive mood and attracts attention from the main alley.
Projections on the facades reveal information about the event, the courtyard welcomes visitors to the open air.
Light dynamics in the lighting of the fountains maintains a festive mood and attracts attention from the main alley.
The space behind the colonnades is filled with information about an upcoming or current exhibition.
The space behind the colonnades is filled with information about an upcoming or current exhibition.
Fountain lighting is always incorporated into the overall scenography.
Fountain lighting is always incorporated into the overall scenography.
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